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News from January 2024

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City, County Agencies Preparing for Severe Weather

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 8, 2024

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), Mecklenburg County, and the City of Charlotte are collaborating to monitor severe weather and its potential impacts on Mecklenburg County. The agencies are in constant communication with their partners to address any community needs and will continue to monitor the weather and respond accordingly.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services has taken proactive measures by checking high priority areas such as creeks, road crossings, culverts, sewer line crossings, and bridges. With over 100,000 storm drains in...

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Tillis, Blackburn Introduce Bill To Make Blocking Public Roads a Federal Crime

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 8, 2024

Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) have introduced the Safe and Open Streets Act, a bill aimed at addressing the issue of blocking public roads and highways. The legislation seeks to make it a federal crime to purposely obstruct, delay, or affect commerce by blocking roads.The motivation behind the Safe and Open Streets Act is the recent rise in radical tactics employed by pro-Palestine protestors who have been blocking roads and highways across the country. In November, protestors blocked the Durham Freeway in North Carolina during rush hour, causing...

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Charlotte Solid Waste Services Announces Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Collection Schedule

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 8, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. - Solid Waste Services in Charlotte has released the collection schedule for the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. According to the announcement made on January 8, 2024, there will be a one-day delay in service following the holiday. Customers who are scheduled for collection on Friday will instead receive service on Saturday, January 20.In addition to the schedule change, it is important to note that the week following the holiday will be an orange recycling collection week. This means that residents should ensure their recycling bins are properly...

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Fast Five with Reenie Askew

By North Charlotte Today Report | Jan 8, 2024

Reenie Askew serves as an Assistant City Manager and the Chief Information Officer for the City of Charlotte.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mecklenburg County in week ending Jan. 6?

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 7, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Who voted in Central NE City of Charlotte: Precinct 132 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 7, 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 1,574 voters in Central NE City of Charlotte: Precinct 132 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central City of Charlotte: Precinct 23

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 6, 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 1,680 voters in Central City of Charlotte: Precinct 23 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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North Charlotte Today area weekly mass times

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 6, 2024

The following parishes in the North Charlotte Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How did Northern City of Charlotte: Precinct 210 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 5, 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 4,889 voters in Northern City of Charlotte: Precinct 210 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central E City of Charlotte: Precinct 3

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 4, 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 1,461 voters in Central E City of Charlotte: Precinct 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Fast Five with Reenie Askew: Insights from Charlotte's Assistant City Manager and Chief Information Officer

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 3, 2024

Reenie Askew, the Assistant City Manager and Chief Information Officer for the City of Charlotte, is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the area of community vitality. In an interview for this month's Fast Five, Askew shared insights into her role and what she is looking forward to in the new year.Askew's portfolio includes departments and programs such as Community Relations, Charlotte Business Inclusion, Solid Waste Services, Charlotte Communication & Marketing, and Innovation & Technology. These departments play a crucial role in building and maintaining...

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Who voted in Central City of Charlotte: Precinct 11 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 3, 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 7,232 voters in Central City of Charlotte: Precinct 11 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Tillis, Colleagues Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of the Treasury to take action in reducing out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. The senators have sent a letter urging these departments to enforce a rule that limits the use of harmful "copay accumulators," which hinder patients' ability to afford their medications.The senators have also introduced the Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act, which aims to permanently prohibit the use of...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central City of Charlotte: Precinct 28

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 2, 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 1,694 voters in Central City of Charlotte: Precinct 28 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Tillis Office Assisted More Than 13,000 NC Constituents in 2023

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 2, 2024

Senator Thom Tillis' office provided assistance to over 13,000 North Carolinians in 2023, according to an announcement made today. The office handled a wide range of casework, offering various constituent services related to federal agencies such as Passports, Immigration, Veterans/Military, Social Security/Medicare, and the IRS. In particular, Senator Tillis' office played a crucial role in facilitating IRS refunds for North Carolina taxpayers. The office managed to return an impressive amount of $145,000 per day, resulting in a total of over $50 million in IRS refunds...

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City of Charlotte Wellness Works Program Recognized

By North Charlotte Today Report | Jan 2, 2024

The City of Charlotte has earned a 2023 Gold Well Workplace Award by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA,) one of the most prestigious wellness program awards in the wellness industry.

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How many companies in cities in Mecklenburg County received FDA inspections in December 2023?

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 1, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Mecklenburg County that received two FDA inspections in December 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mecklenburg County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 30 2023

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 1, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How did Central N City of Charlotte: Precinct 213 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Charlotte Today | Jan 1, 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 3,696 voters in Central N City of Charlotte: Precinct 213 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.