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Decades of Dedication Earn Top Honor for Charlotte Firefighter

Published on June 09, 2025

Charlotte Fire Engineer John Filliben was honored this morning with the 2025 Community Service Above Self Award, presented by the Charlotte North Rotary Club. The award recognizes his tireless efforts mentoring the next generation of public servants.

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The Influential People Behind Charlotte’s Asian Herald Library

Published on May 29, 2025

The Asian Herald Library, located on Baxter Street in Charlotte, opened in 1985. Owners Dr. Ki-Hyun Chun and Sunny Chun collected thousands of books in different languages to stock their library. It is now known as one of the largest private libraries in the U.S.

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Charlotte Fire Alarm: The First Voices You Hear

Published on May 25, 2025

These award recipients represent the best of Charlotte Fire’s Alarm Division—a team whose unseen work forms the foundation of the city’s emergency response. And while their names were called this year, their honors are shared with every telecommunicator who answers the call to serve.

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City Celebrates 27th Annual Mayor's International Community Awards

Published on May 20, 2025

The City of Charlotte Mayor’s Office, in collaboration with the Economic Development Department and the Charlotte International Cabinet (CIC), will host the 27th Mayor’s International Community Awards (MICA) on Wednesday, May 21.

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45th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards Celebrate Officers

Published on May 16, 2025

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers were celebrated on May 15 at the 45th annual Police-Community Relations Awards.

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Charlotte’s Firehouse 7 Marks 90 Years of Service in NoDa

Published on May 12, 2025

Charlotte Firehouse 7, located at 3210 N. Davidson Street, is marking 90 years of continuous operation, making it one of the oldest active firehouses in the city. Opened in 1935 to serve what was then a thriving mill village, the firehouse still operates today—protecting the same streets that have evolved into the city’s vibrant NoDa arts district.

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Charlotte Celebrates May Small Business Month with Events, Recognition

Published on April 24, 2025

The City of Charlotte is celebrating the hard work, ingenuity and contributions to the economy of entrepreneurs and small businesses with a series of events throughout May for Charlotte Small Business Month.

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Leading with Heart: Deputy Chief Skeris Joins National Fire Leadership

Published on April 08, 2025

Charlotte Fire Deputy Chief of Operations Pete Skeris is one of just 28 fire service leaders nationwide selected for the 2025 Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI)—a prestigious leadership program designed to prepare the next generation of fire chiefs.

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The Women Moving Charlotte's Mobility Forward

Published on March 25, 2025

Planning and Design Deputy Division Manager Ashley Landis and Engineering Program Manager Mackenzie Nowacki are driving the city’s mobility forward as co-leads of the Strategic Investment Areas (SIA) program. With a combined passion for engineering, planning, and problem-solving, Landis and Nowacki are tackling this program head-on and breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field.

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We're Not Just Garbagemen: The Lifesaving Actions of Two SWS Employees

Published on March 23, 2025

Kenneth Wiley and Brandon Martin helped save the life of a resident during their yard waste service route.

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Decades of Dedication Earn Top Honor for Charlotte Firefighter

The Influential People Behind Charlotte’s Asian Herald Library

Charlotte Fire Alarm: The First Voices You Hear

City Celebrates 27th Annual Mayor's International Community Awards

45th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards Celebrate Officers

Charlotte’s Firehouse 7 Marks 90 Years of Service in NoDa

Charlotte Celebrates May Small Business Month with Events, Recognition

Leading with Heart: Deputy Chief Skeris Joins National Fire Leadership

The Women Moving Charlotte's Mobility Forward

We're Not Just Garbagemen: The Lifesaving Actions of Two SWS Employees

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