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DMV Pays $1.2M for a Second Opinion—on Waiting in Line

Jack Beckett3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

Another Study, Another Contract, Same Lines North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles is paying Boston Consulting Group $1.2 million to study what almost every resident already knows: the lines are long, the service inconsistent, and the experience, best described as “please don’t make me go back.” This marks the second time in six years the…

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Nine Can’t-Miss Concerts Coming to Charlotte This January 🎶

Jack Beckett5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Randy Travis, Syleena Johnson, 50 Cent, and more light up Charlotte stages this January. Don’t miss these epic performances! 🎤

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Oaths, Outbursts & Open-Wallets at Charlotte’s Latest Council Meeting 🏛️

Jack Beckett6 days ago06 mins

Swearing-in, wage wars, and a million-dollar housing loan—Charlotte Council’s latest meeting packed money moves, public pleas, and a clerk’s big win.

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District 6: Same seat, old faces, fresh drama.

Jack Beckett2 weeks ago06 mins

Former council members Andy Doolin and Edwin Peacock offer experienced interim leadership for Charlotte’s vacant District 6 seat, promising distinct approaches.

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The Neighborhood That Said No

Jack Beckett1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

In a vote that felt like both an anomaly and a course correction, Charlotte City Council on Monday night did something it hasn’t done much in recent memory: it said no. Unanimously.

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Charlotte politics: read instructions carefully next time.

Jack Beckett2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Procedural confusion and eligibility errors caused friction at Charlotte’s City Council Forum, prompting urgent clarifications and spotlighting transparency challenges.

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Wawa Expands Its Southern Footprint in North Carolina

Jack Beckett5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Wawa’s Growth Signals Big Changes for the Tar Heel State Wawa, the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain famous for its hoagies and cult-like fan base, is doubling down on its expansion into North Carolina. By the end of 2025, Wawa plans to open up to 10 new locations across the state, making the brand’s mark on…

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Charlotte Balances Budget by Counting on Sales Tax That Doesn’t Exist

Jack Beckett4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

Charlotte balanced its FY2026 budget, but it depends on a proposed sales tax and cuts 21 positions. Here’s how it adds up.

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Opinion | Your Showerhead is Lying to You

Jack Beckett3 months ago08 mins

🚿 Your shower pressure is under attack. Weak streams, wasted water, and government overreach. Here’s why it’s all a scam.

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Unsecured Venue, Unanswered Costs: Charlotte’s CIAA Bid Raises More Questions Than Answers

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago012 mins

Charlotte wants CIAA back 🏀—but Council presses for answers on funding, hotel deals, and Spectrum Center access. Venue uncertainty clouds bid ahead of April deadline.

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