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Ballantyne Mail Carrier Caught in $1.9 Million Check Fraud

Nell Thomas8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

A Ballantyne mail carrier lifted more than 200 business checks worth $1.9 million, sold them to fraudsters, and now faces 27 months in federal prison—leaving local businesses asking: who’s minding the mailbox?

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Party, Purse, Prison? Councilwoman’s Indictment Roils Charlotte

Nell Thomas8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

Councilwoman Tiawana Brown is facing federal charges tied to COVID relief fraud. Lavish spending and a refusal to resign have left District 3 residents asking, “What now?”

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How websites remember you (for better or worse)

Nell Thomas8 months ago8 months ago08 mins

Cookies aren’t dessert—they’re tiny files tracking your every scroll. Here’s what they do, how they work, and why Ballantyne’s favorite bagel shop might just be using them.

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Edwin Peacock Wins Council Seat, Thanks to One Mayor and Zero Yard Signs

Jack beckett8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Edwin Peacock won Charlotte’s District 6 seat after a 5-5 council tie and one decisive mayoral vote. No one else even showed up.

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Survive the DMV. Celebrate with bagels.

Nell Thomas8 months ago07 mins

Charlotte DMV offices just ranked worst in the nation. Here’s what happened, what to do about it, and why Einstein’s bagels may be the only balm.Tags: DMV, Charlotte, North Carolina, Politics, Bagels, Customer Service

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Why Being the Answer Beats Ranking: AEO for Local Businesses

Nell Thomas8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Ranking on Google doesn’t mean what it used to. These days, if Alexa can’t say your name out loud, you don’t exist. Answer Engine Optimization isn’t a trend—it’s survival.

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“The Arabian Way”: Trump’s Model of Power and Progress

Nell Thomas8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Trump’s Riyadh speech praises the ‘Arabian miracle’ while redefining U.S. foreign policy around skyscrapers, strongmen, and $500B chip deals.

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Dressing with Intention Starts in Waxhaw

Nell Thomas8 months ago6 months ago09 mins

House of Colour Waxhaw uses personal color and style analysis to help clients simplify their wardrobe and feel confident every day.

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What’s a World-Class City Worth?

Nell Thomas8 months ago8 months ago08 mins

Testimony turns into theatre as Charlotte residents, teens, and councilmembers square off in a budget battle that’s part sermon, part spreadsheet, and all politics.

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Ten-Minute Neighborhoods, Five-Hour Meetings: Charlotte’s 2040 Plan Runs Into Reality

Nell Thomas8 months ago8 months ago08 mins

Charlotte’s 2040 community area plans aim to fix the past and forecast the future. But critics say they’re still coloring outside the lines.

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