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Charlotte’s Drone Program Takes Flight — Without Council Clearance

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

CMPD drone rollout bypasses City Council; staff move ahead with secretive tech expansion šŸ¤–šŸ“” No vote. No policy. Just altitude.

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Dilworth Blast Suspect Nabbed in Chicago

Jack Beckett3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Michael Barnette, owner of the Dilworth house that blew apart May 2, was tracked to Chicago’s Union Station and arrested as a fugitive from justice. Charlotte fire

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The Daily: Charlotte’s Fourth Ward Pub That Will Make You Cheat on Your Diet (and Your Regular Bar) šŸ¹

Jack Beckett5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

From epic Guinness pours šŸŗ to crave-worthy burgers šŸ”, The Daily in Charlotte’s Fourth Ward delivers bold bites and killer cocktails šŸø. Is it worth the hype? Find out now šŸ‘€.

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Charlotte’s Streets: A Battleground in the War on Reckless Driving

Jack Beckett5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

šŸš” CMPD and State Patrol crack down on illegal street takeovers across Charlotte and Lake Norman, seizing vehicles and making arrests. Action taken after officer injury. 🚘

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New Anthem RC President Patrick Stack Aims to Double Rugby’s Footprint in Charlotte šŸ‰

Jack Beckett5 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Charlotte rugby team Anthem RC hires Patrick Stack as president, targeting 2,000 fans per game and deeper community ties. šŸ‰ Funded by rugby’s global powerhouses. #CharlotteSports

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Snow Cancels NC Governor Josh Stein’s Inauguration, Resilience Remains the Theme

Jack Beckett5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Snow derails Gov. Josh Stein’s inauguration, echoing past challenges. Speech to air as planned šŸŒØļøšŸŽ‰. #NCPolitics

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18 Years on the Run, Busted in LA: NC Murder Fugitive Finally Nabbed

Jack Beckett4 months ago07 mins

He dodged cops for nearly two decades—until a fingerprint gave him away šŸ‘€šŸšØ. North Carolina’s most-wanted fugitive, Omar Gray, finally caught in Los Angeles.

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Stroll Ballantyne Moves to Zinicola Tonight: Italian Cuisine Meets Community Connection šŸ

Jack Beckett5 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Join Ballantyne’s Stroll event at Zinicola tonight! Enjoy handmade pasta, craft Negronis with NC’s Suttler’s Gin, and great company. Starts at 7 PM. šŸ·āœØ

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Charlotte’s Office Vacancy Struggle: What’s Next?

Jack Beckett5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Charlotte’s office vacancy rate in 2025 remains high at 24.6%. City leaders and developers explore adaptive reuse, zoning changes, and partnerships to tackle the problem. šŸ™ļø

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Democrats Humiliate Themselves on Capitol Hill—Again

Jack Beckett3 months ago08 mins

Democrats embarrassed themselves on Capitol Hill šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø. From shouting down Trump to refusing to stand for a cancer survivor, their behavior was disgraceful. Here’s what really happened. ā¬‡ļø

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