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Whitewater Center Eyes Expansion with Big Plans for Charlotte and Beyond

The U.S. National Whitewater Center sets sights on bold new expansions in Charlotte and beyond, including trails, climbing centers, and community spaces. 🌊🏞️

Jack Beckett
Jack Beckett· Staff Writer, Mercury Local LLC
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Whitewater Center Eyes Expansion with Big Plans for Charlotte and Beyond

🚣‍♂️ U.S. National Whitewater Center Eyes Major Expansion Across the Carolinas and Beyond

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is gearing up for the next decade with a multi-million-dollar vision that could reshape outdoor recreation in Charlotte and its neighboring regions.

Jack Beckett
Jack Beckett

Staff Writer, Mercury Local LLC

Staff writer for Mercury Local covering government, elections, public safety, and development across multiple publications. Beckett has filed more than 600 stories on local policy, crime, zoning, and civic accountability in Connecticut and the Carolinas.

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