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One half of the ‘Bob and Sheri’ radio show is retiring

January 13, 2025
Bob Lacey told radio listeners on Monday he would retire at the end of January. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bob Lacey, co-host of the syndicated “Bob and Sheri” radio show, announced on Monday he would be retiring after decades in broadcasting. “As I call it a day, I just want you to know how much I appreciate you,” Lacey said.…
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Charlotte leaders to vote on Rail Trail pedestrian bridge budget

January 13, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The city of Charlotte is poised to take a significant step toward enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety between South End and Uptown Charlotte. Charlotte City Council members are expected to vote Monday on a proposal to allocate more than $16 million for a new Rail Trail bridge that would cross over Interstate 277.…
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Moped accident in Charlotte claims life of 82-year-old man month later

January 13, 2025
The crash happened on University City Boulevard and North Graham Street in December. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An 82-year-old man died more than a month after a moped crash in Charlotte’s University City area, police announced Monday. On Jan. 6, Dashrathlal Shankarlal Barot died in the hospital where he had been receiving treatment since the crash. …
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The Peach Stand temporarily closing for renovations

January 13, 2025
FORT MILL, S.C. — The Peach Stand in Fort Mill is temporarily closing for most of February, the store announced on Saturday. The Peach Stand is a specialty store known for it’s bakery, butcher shop, restaurant and ice cream store. It has been in operation for 50 years, gaining a large customer base from both Carolinas. …
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Charlotte police fraternity says CMPD changing course on 12-hour shift pilot program

January 13, 2025
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police said it engaged in discussions with leadership that made the program smaller in scale. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A month after some Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers reported concerns about a 12-hour shift pilot program, the local lodge for the Fraternal Order of Police said some changes had been made to the program following discussions with CMPD leadership.…
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Mortgage rates are climbing again. Here are the impacts

January 13, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It looks like there’s no relief in sight for future homeowners, despite recent Fed cuts.Mortgage rates are climbing again, frustrating homebuyers hoping for relief, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The average 30-year fixed mortgage is up to 6.3%, which is the highest since last July.…
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FEMA extends Helene shelter program amid winter storm impacts

January 13, 2025
FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program was set to end on Saturday, but the federal agency said it will extend the deadline until Jan. 14. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program was set to end on Saturday, but the federal agency said it will extend the deadline until Jan.…