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Lillie’s Martini and Southern Comfort: Alexander Michael’s Sets the Bar High in Fourth Ward 🍸✨

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Charlotte’s best martini? Lillie’s Martini at Alexander Michael’s is a Tito’s-fueled masterpiece. Pair it with legendary Southern comfort food in the heart of Fourth Ward. 🍸🍗

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Charlotte politics: read instructions carefully next time.

Jack Beckett3 weeks ago3 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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New Beer & Wine Haven Arrives in Camp North End – Cork & Cap is Here! 🍻

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Sip, savor, and discover 🥂—Camp North End’s Cork & Cap is the new go-to for hand-selected beer & wine. Tastings, grab-and-go bites, and a cozy lounge await!

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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 👀🚨. North Carolina’s most-wanted fugitive, Omar Gray, finally caught in Los Angeles.

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Building Trust, Building Neighborhoods: Charlotte’s Holistic Approach to Safe Communities 🌍

Jack Beckett5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Charlotte takes a community-first approach to safety, fostering trust and collaboration. Here’s how residents and city departments are shaping safer neighborhoods. 🤝🌆

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Bill Would Restrict Teens’ Access to Care Without Parental Consent

Jack Beckett4 weeks ago4 weeks ago07 mins

A bill passed by NC House Republicans would roll back minors’ rights to access care for mental health, addiction, and STDs without parental consent—rekindling debate over youth autonomy.

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

Jack Beckett3 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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Brooklyn Village Was Promised. Now It’s Being Postponed. Again.

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Charlotte stalls on Brooklyn Village again — council defers $13.5M housing plan at historic site 🏚️💸 amid questions, caution, and community frustration. No timeline. No commitment.

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Tree Math and Urban Heat: Charlotte’s Tree Canopy Plan Inches Toward Reality

Jack Beckett4 days ago09 mins

Charlotte’s “50 by 50” tree goal is getting a second look. Council is rethinking what shade means in a city with 400,000 more people on the way.

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Duke Energy Names Harry Sideris CEO, Lynn Good to Retire

Jack Beckett5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Duke Energy announces Harry Sideris as CEO after Lynn Good’s retirement. Big changes for Charlotte’s energy sector ⚡. Read about the leadership shake-up. 🌍

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