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Celebrate Global Recycling Day in Charlotte

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 18, 2024

Today, on March 18, 2024, marks the celebration of Global Recycling Day, and the City of Charlotte is urging everyone to join in the festivities. The theme for this year's Global Recycling Day is #RecyclingHeroes, encouraging individuals to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of those who make a difference in recycling within their neighborhoods and communities.In line with the spirit of the day, the City of Charlotte has shared valuable tips and reminders to empower individuals to become recycling heroes in their own right. The city emphasizes the importance of proper...

Tillis, Colleagues Push for Senate Action to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 18, 2024

Senator Thom Tillis and a group of his colleagues have called for immediate action in the Senate to lower the cost of prescription drugs by enacting reforms related to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). In a letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the senators emphasized the urgency of the situation.“We write to call attention to the immediate need to enact pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms to reduce Americans’ prescription drug costs and protect patient access to pharmacies across our country," the senators stated...

Which former North Charlotte Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 17, 2024

These former North Charlotte Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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North Charlotte Today area weekly mass times

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 16, 2024

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

Cooking Up Careers: ATV Culinary Day

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 14, 2024

Published on March 14, 2024The City of Charlotte's Housing and Neighborhood Services department recently held an inspiring event aimed at guiding young individuals towards exploring diverse career paths. The Alternatives to Violence (ATV) Culinary Day brought together various organizations to provide hands-on experience and valuable insights into the culinary arts field.Dr. Raquishela Stewart, Deputy Director of Housing and Neighborhood Services, expressed the event's purpose of enlightening young people about the array of opportunities available to them. Stewart...

Meet the Women Behind Charlotte’s Landscape

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 14, 2024

Published on March 14, 2024 by Kayla Chadwick-SchultzThe City of Charlotte's Landscape Management division is not just about maintaining green spaces; it is also about breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes. In a field historically dominated by men, five remarkable women, Natasha Warren, Victoria Aguilar, Laurie Reid, Kourtnie Vincent, and Erin Oliverio, are making waves and reshaping the landscape industry in Charlotte.Natasha Warren, who joined the Landscape Management team in 1998, reflects on the lack of diversity she initially encountered in the industry....

Fast Five with Alyson Craig

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 14, 2024

Published on March 14, 2024, Alyson Craig, the director of the Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department, shared insights about her role and reflections on Women's History Month.Alyson Craig leads the department, overseeing various initiatives such as the Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance. She expressed her excitement about working in public service and shaping Charlotte's future, mentioning the importance of the ongoing implementation of the comprehensive plan and UDO.Regarding her team, Craig emphasized the dedication of the...

Tillis, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Increase Agricultural Exports

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 14, 2024

Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have recently called on the Biden administration to prioritize increasing U.S. agricultural exports in a letter addressed to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The senators expressed their concerns about the decline in critical markets for U.S. agricultural exports and highlighted the importance of expanding market access for American food and agricultural products.In the letter, the senators stated, “We write to express deep concern with the continued erosion of critical...

Grier Heights Cemetery Restoration Aided by Matching Grant Program

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 13, 2024

On February 18, a special event celebrated the efforts to restore the St. Lloyd Presbyterian Church cemeteries, located in Grier Heights and SouthPark, key historical sites that reflect the church's enduring legacy in Charlotte.The project, supported by a Neighborhood Matching Grant from the City of Charlotte, is currently focusing on the cemetery in Grier Heights, positioned behind Thompson Child and Family Focus near Wendover and Marvin Road. This phase of the restoration utilized ground-penetrating radar to uncover unmarked graves within the 0.85-acre site.Dr. Stacey...

Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Laken Riley Act in the Senate

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 13, 2024

Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced the Laken Riley Act in the Senate, a piece of legislation aimed at addressing issues related to illegal immigrants who commit specific offenses. The act would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal immigrants involved in theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses and ensure that these individuals are detained until they are removed from the United States. Additionally, the bill grants state attorneys general the authority to take legal action against the Secretary of Homeland...

Tillis Leads Effort to Stop Sanctuary Cities, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens, and Provide Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Policies

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 12, 2024

Senator Thom Tillis has introduced two bills aimed at combating sanctuary cities and ensuring the safety of communities by deporting criminal illegal aliens. The first bill, the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act, seeks to provide justice for victims harmed by sanctuary policies. Senator Tillis expressed, "For too long, we have watched local jurisdictions...release dangerous criminals back into their communities and put innocent lives at risk."The second bill, the Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act, aims to clarify detainer authority and incentivize cooperation...

Charlotte Selected as a Bloomberg American Sustainable City

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 12, 2024

Charlotte has been selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies as one of 25 U.S. cities to join Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities, a three-year initiative aimed at implementing transformative local solutions to build low-carbon, resilient, and economically thriving communities. The city's Mayor Vi Lyles expressed the city's commitment by stating, "Charlotte will lead as a global city by continuously improving, protecting, and preserving the environment, its community, and economy, while ensuring equity and resilience for today’s and future generations."Bloomberg...

City Releases Revised Draft Charlotte Future Policy Map and Manual

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 12, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 12, 2024) — The Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department has announced the release of three significant deliverables for Community Area Planning, marking the conclusion of the second phase of a five-part process over two years.The revised draft of the Charlotte Future 2040 Policy Map, as stated by The Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department, has been updated to reflect community comments and strategic planning efforts made during the Community Area Planning process. This Policy Map serves as a crucial tool providing guidance...

Tillis, Hudson, NC Colleagues Demand Answers Regarding Greensboro Migrant Facility

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 12, 2024

Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Richard Hudson, along with other Republican members of North Carolina’s Congressional Delegation, have sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, demanding transparency and answers regarding the Greensboro Influx Care Facility (ICF). The letter follows the Biden Administration's announcement that the Greensboro ICF will be operational on March 15.In the letter, the members expressed their frustration with the lack of transparency from HHS, stating, “We write today regarding the recent...

Tillis, Colleagues Advocate for Recognition of Military Career Options

By North Charlotte Today | Mar 11, 2024

Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have urged the Department of Defense to collaborate with the Departments of Education and Labor in recognizing military service and enlistment as valuable career options. In a letter addressed to Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Ashish Vazirani, the senators emphasized the importance of sharing military service data with state education officials to better support graduates considering military careers.“We write today to encourage the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to commit to working with state...

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Celebrate Global Recycling Day in Charlotte

Tillis, Colleagues Push for Senate Action to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Which former North Charlotte Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

North Charlotte Today area weekly mass times

Cooking Up Careers: ATV Culinary Day

Meet the Women Behind Charlotte’s Landscape

Fast Five with Alyson Craig

Tillis, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Increase Agricultural Exports

Grier Heights Cemetery Restoration Aided by Matching Grant Program

Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Laken Riley Act in the Senate

Tillis Leads Effort to Stop Sanctuary Cities, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens, and Provide Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Policies

Charlotte Selected as a Bloomberg American Sustainable City

City Releases Revised Draft Charlotte Future Policy Map and Manual

Tillis, Hudson, NC Colleagues Demand Answers Regarding Greensboro Migrant Facility

Tillis, Colleagues Advocate for Recognition of Military Career Options

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