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At-Large Council Member Victoria Watlington to Hold Town Hall

Published on February 20, 2026

The "Stronger Neighborhoods Start Here" town hall is designed to discuss Community Area Plans (CAP), safety initiatives and community infrastructure and updates.

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A Family Tradition of Service Across Three Generations

Published on February 20, 2026

Third-generation firefighter Dustin Reynolds carries on a family legacy that began with his grandfather in Kannapolis and continued with his father in Concord. Now on Rescue 11 with Charlotte Fire, Reynolds embraces the challenge of technical rescue, where every call is a puzzle to solve.

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The Black History of Charlotte Baseball

Published on February 18, 2026

Baseball has historically been considered America's favorite pastime. As one of the oldest sports in the United States, baseball has cemented itself deep in American history. However, there is a part of that history that long went untold until recently. The Negro Leagues were professional baseball leagues primarily made up of Black players.

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On Valentine’s Day, a Life Saved Meets the Firefighter Who Helped

Published on February 14, 2026

On Valentine’s Day weekend, Charlotte Fire reunited Captain Travis Phillips with cardiac arrest survivor Kurt Rosalik, whose life was saved through coordinated CPR. The emotional event highlighted the department’s strong national performance in resuscitation and the families made whole because of it.

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Queen City Valentines: Meet Two City of Charlotte Couples

Published on February 14, 2026

This Valentine’s Day, we are spotlighting two couples who wanted to share their love—for each other and for the city they call home.

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No Delay to Presidents’ Day Collection Schedule

Published on February 13, 2026

City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste as scheduled on Monday, Feb. 16.

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City of Charlotte Announces Director of Planning

Published on February 11, 2026

The City of Charlotte announced today Monica Holmes will become the next Director of Charlotte Planning, Design & Development.

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From Firefighter to Deputy Chief, Graham’s Career Comes Full Circle

Published on February 11, 2026

Deputy Chief Wike Graham, a 28-year veteran of Charlotte Fire, has been promoted to oversee Business Administration, bringing a people-first leadership philosophy and deep emergency management experience.

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Her Strength, Their Mission: Supporting Burn Survivors Statewide

Published on February 09, 2026

Emily’s recovery reflects the mission of the North Carolina Firefighters’ Burned Children Fund, which supports burn survivors and their families through non-medical assistance, education and prevention while helping families navigate long-term recovery beyond the emergency.

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Charlotte Fire awarded grant for fuel tank firefighting tools

Published on February 07, 2026

Charlotte Fire received a grant from Marathon Petroleum to purchase specialized equipment for fighting fuel tank fires at Tank Town. The tools will help crews quickly contain rim seal fires and strengthen preparedness for low-frequency, high-risk industrial incidents across the area.