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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central NE City of Charlotte: Precinct 141

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Charlotte Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 1,985 voters in Central NE City of Charlotte: Precinct 141 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Mecklenburg County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Asbury Health and Rehabilitation Center?

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc. since Feb. 3, 1945, Asbury Health and Rehabilitation Center boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NW City of Charlotte: Precinct 40

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Charlotte Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 1,793 voters in Central NW City of Charlotte: Precinct 40 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Accordius Health at Charlotte: 3-star nursing home in Mecklenburg County

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by MC M53 Specialist Opco Holdco since Dec. 1, 2021, Accordius Health at Charlotte had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Tillis, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Caregivers, Streamline Access to Resources and Information

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced the Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting family caregivers and simplifying access to information for Medicare beneficiaries.According to Senator Tillis, caregivers face unnecessary barriers when trying to coordinate care for their loved ones. He stated, "I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Senator Hassan to enable caregivers to better advocate for their loved ones and make it easier for caregivers to communicate with...

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How did Central E City of Charlotte: Precinct 124 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Charlotte Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 1,896 voters in Central E City of Charlotte: Precinct 124 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Black Firefighters' History is Long, Proud Journey

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 14, 2024

In the early days of Charlotte, even before it was officially chartered, Black firefighters played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the community. Known as the Neptunes, these brave individuals were dedicated to protecting family homes and businesses from the devastation of fire. They faced numerous challenges and adversities, but their commitment to their duty remained unwavering.Before the formation of the Charlotte Fire Department in 1875, volunteers and slaves would assemble at the town square to find out the location of a fire and rush to...

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Nominations Open for Annual Police-Community Relations Awards

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 14, 2024

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations is now accepting nominations for the 44th annual Police-Community Relations Awards. These awards aim to acknowledge the efforts of officers and work teams from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department who have been instrumental in fostering positive and problem-solving relationships with individual residents and neighborhood groups. The awards ceremony is a significant event that takes place during National Police Week.According to the official announcement, nominations can be submitted either online or by mail. If choosing to...

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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help Law Enforcement Solve Crimes

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 14, 2024

Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act, a bill aimed at assisting law enforcement agencies in solving crimes and improving clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes. The legislation proposes the establishment of a grant program at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide resources to state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies.According to Senator Tillis, the goal of the VICTIM Act is to reduce the number of unsolved homicide cases and...

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Northern City of Charlotte: Precinct 135

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 13, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Charlotte Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 5,776 voters in Northern City of Charlotte: Precinct 135 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Council Approves Ordinance Amendments to Address Illicit Behavior

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 13, 2024

Charlotte City Council voted 7-3 on Monday to recriminalize six ordinances to address concerns in uptown related to public alcohol consumption, urination, standing in median strips, and other behaviors. The amendments to the ordinances will go into effect on March 1, 2024.The decision to recriminalize these ordinances comes after a review of the Charlotte City Code and a recommendation from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD). Mayor Vi Lyles issued a policy referral in August 2023, calling for a review of the city code to evaluate the restoration of...

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Tillis Supports Funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has shown his support for the supplemental package that provides funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The Senate passed the package in a 70-29 vote earlier today. Senator Tillis spoke passionately about the importance of providing funding to combat adversaries and support allies during his remarks on the Senate floor.During his speech, Senator Tillis highlighted the resilience of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. He emphasized the role of Western world and NATO allies in supporting Ukraine and opposing...

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Black-owned Businesses to Support During Black History Month

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 13, 2024

Throughout Black History Month, we have been highlighting Black-owned businesses and organizations in the Queen City. Today, we focus on some of the top recommendations from local Black influencers for places to DRINK. These establishments offer a range of beverages, from coffee and tea to wine and cocktails.One highly recommended spot is Davidson Wine Co., a Black-woman-owned winery in Davidson. Lindsey, the owner and a former attorney, fell in love with wine after a trip to Italy. Davidson Wine Co. offers a variety of reds, whites, specialty, and sangria wines, along...

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Siemens Energy Selects Charlotte for Upcoming Expansion

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 13, 2024

Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology, has chosen Charlotte, North Carolina for its upcoming expansion. The company plans to establish an advanced manufacturing facility in the city to produce large power transformers, with an investment of $149,859,000 and the creation of 475 new jobs.Tim Holt, Member of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy, expressed the significance of this expansion, stating, "Manufacturing large power transformers in the United States will strengthen and expand our electrical grid to incorporate more renewable energy and meet growing...

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City's Code Enforcement Adds Electric Ford F-150s to Fleet

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 12, 2024

The city's Code Enforcement Division in Charlotte, N.C. has taken a significant step towards sustainability by introducing five new Ford F-150 Lightning electric vehicles into its fleet. This initiative aligns with the city's commitment to the Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte by 2050 Resolution and the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP), which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the use of sustainable energy.In line with these goals, the city had set a target in 2018 to lower its greenhouse gas emissions, with one of the key strategies being the...

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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Health Care Data from Cyber Attacks

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 12, 2024

Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced a new bill called the Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act. The legislation aims to ensure the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) consistently evaluates its cybersecurity systems and reports their findings to Congress. This is in response to the increasing number of cybersecurity attacks against healthcare systems, including the HHS.In a statement, Senator Tillis expressed his concerns about the data breaches experienced by North Carolinians, particularly when it comes to sensitive health...

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Who voted in Central E City of Charlotte: Precinct 5 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Charlotte Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 1,106 voters in Central E City of Charlotte: Precinct 5 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central City of Charlotte: Precinct 29

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Charlotte Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 1,620 voters in Central City of Charlotte: Precinct 29 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Eastern City of Charlotte: Precinct 95 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Charlotte Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 1,413 voters in Eastern City of Charlotte: Precinct 95 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Charlotte: Precinct 15

By North Charlotte Today | Feb 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Charlotte Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 3,718 voters in Central City of Charlotte: Precinct 15 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.