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Charlotte Fire Bringing Closure and Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Published on October 12, 2024

The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has left a lasting impact on the mountains of Western North Carolina, particularly in Yancey County, where floodwaters and mudslides have ravaged homes and displaced families. Among the hardest tasks in the storm's aftermath is the search for missing residents—a critical mission carried out by Charlotte Fire's Swift Water Rescue Team and the second wave o

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No Delay to Indigenous Peoples’ Day Residential Collection Schedule

Published on October 11, 2024

City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will collect residential garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste as scheduled on Monday, Oct. 14.

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Charlotte Fire Crews Return After Eight Days Assisting Asheville

Published on October 09, 2024

After an eight-day deployment to Asheville, N.C., to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Charlotte Fire Department crews returned home Thursday afternoon, having provided essential firefighting and emergency services to a city reeling from flooding, power outages, and extensive storm damage.

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Harmful Algae Blooms Observed in Lower Portion of Lake Norman

Published on October 09, 2024

Active Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) have been found in a portion of Lower Lake Norman October 9, 2024

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The City of Charlotte Launches New Streaming App for the GOV Channel

Published on October 08, 2024

The City of Charlotte is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new streaming app for its government television channel.

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Office of Business INClusion Releases Historic FY 2023 Annual Report

Published on October 07, 2024

The City of Charlotte is pleased to announce the release of the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report for the Office of Charlotte Business INClusion (CBI).

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JCRT Partners with Bank of America to Train 1,500 Charlotte Youth

Published on October 04, 2024

More than 1,500 youth are participating in the City of Charlotte’s annual Job and Career Readiness Training (JCRT), a transformative program designed to equip youths, 16-24 years old, with essential skills to navigate and excel in the workplace.

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Charlotte Fire's Water Rescue Team Responds to Hurricane Helene

Published on October 03, 2024

As the floodwaters from Hurricane Helene finally recede, the devastating toll on Yancey County and its
surrounding areas comes into sharper focus. Torrential rains from the storm, which once roared ashore
as a Category 3 hurricane, have left entire communities in ruins, with families grieving the loss of loved
ones and homes swept away by relentless floodwaters. Amid this devastation, Charlotte Fi

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Hurricane Helene: Support Recovery

Published on October 02, 2024

There are people within Mecklenburg County who have been directly impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Your generosity helps us meet the needs of our neighbors as they are receiving long-term recovery
support. We are setting up a donation drive for those in Charlotte affected by the Riverside Drive
flooding.

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Charlotte Fire Recruit's Journey: From Tragedy to Triumph

Published on October 01, 2024

In the bustling Queen City, where the sirens of fire trucks echo through the streets and the red engines
stand as symbols of bravery and sacrifice, a new recruit has joined the ranks, driven by a passion that
began in childhood and fueled by a poignant personal loss.

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Charlotte Fire Bringing Closure and Recovery After Hurricane Helene

No Delay to Indigenous Peoples’ Day Residential Collection Schedule

Charlotte Fire Crews Return After Eight Days Assisting Asheville

Harmful Algae Blooms Observed in Lower Portion of Lake Norman

The City of Charlotte Launches New Streaming App for the GOV Channel

Office of Business INClusion Releases Historic FY 2023 Annual Report

JCRT Partners with Bank of America to Train 1,500 Charlotte Youth

Charlotte Fire's Water Rescue Team Responds to Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene: Support Recovery

Charlotte Fire Recruit's Journey: From Tragedy to Triumph

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