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Tim Tebow Just Signed On With A Minor League Baseball Team in South Carolina

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March 26, 2017 · 12:45 am

Tim Tebow Just Signed On With A Minor League Baseball Team in South Carolina

The man who became famous as a legendary college football quarterback with very outspoken Christian beliefs has been on quite a journey since graduating from the University of Florida.

Tebow was initially drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft and spent two seasons with the team, then was traded to the New York Jets in 2012, then the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013 and 2015.

Last September, he announced that he has decided to pursue a career in professional baseball. He has now been signed with the lowest level affiliate of the New York Mets, the Single A League Columbia Fireflies.

The South Carolina team announced this week that the former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback is officially on their team:

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— Columbia Fireflies (@ColaFireflies) March 20, 2017

This will certainly be one of Columbia’s most famous professional athletes to ever play in the capitol city.

“Tim Tebow will bring major excitement and national attention to the Fireflies and city of Columbia. Baseball fans, sports fans and Tim Tebow fans will likely come from around the southeast to see him play. We expect this to add to the energy at Spirit Communications Park and around downtown Columbia, especially during our opening weekend (April 6-9),” commented Fireflies President John Katz.

The games will be played at Spirit Communcations Park, which is only about a 1 1/2 hour drive from Uptown Charlotte.

You can now buy tickets for opening weekend on TicketNetwork.com, starting at just $19 each.

Phat Burrito Building Has Just Been Bought For $2.7 Million

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March 25, 2017 · 12:27 am

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Phat Burrito Building Has Just Been Bought For $2.7 Million

According to Mecklenburg County real estate records, the building that once housed South End’s Phat Burrito has just been purchased for $2.7 million by local real estate firm Asana Partners.

They closed on the 0.77-acre property (which also included the old Charlotte Post building and a cell phone repair shop) on March 14. They now plan on up-fitting the existing buildings on the site with several new shops and restaurants.

The iconic Phat Burrito just closed last month on Feb. 4th after almost 20 years of serving burritos in South End.

They certainly saw their fair share of growth, watching South End transoform from a mostly industrial area to an area that’s now plastered with apartment complexes, art galleries, and breweries.

I recently interviewed some of the last patrons of Phat Burrito on the last day they were open:

The company was one of the original South End pioneers when it opened in 1998, nearly a decade before the Blue Line, when the area was still largely disused industrial buildings. Owner Stephen Justice cited parking difficulties brought on by redevelopment nearby as the main cause of the closure.

The company that purchased the Phat Burrito building, Asana Partners, also recently purchased South End’s Design Center for $42.7 million.

How do you feel about the changes taking place in South End?

Top 10 Things To Do Around The Charlotte Region This Weekend

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Steve

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March 24, 2017 · 12:19 am

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Top 10 Things To Do Around The Charlotte Region This Weekend

The weekend is almost here!

This weekend we’ll see tons of live music, shows, and several festivals!

Here are the top 10 things happening around the Charlotte region this weekend:

#1 American Indian Festival

Explore the culture, heritage and lifeways of America’s first people as they demonstrate skills in pottery making, story-telling, drumming, dancing and singing. Play games, try primitive skills, explore the Catawba Village and enjoy native crafts.

For more info click here.

#2 Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

This coming Friday night at 7pm, the Hornets will be taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Spectrum Center.

For tickets or more info click here.

#3 The Lox

The Lox is an American hip hop group formed in 1994, from Yonkers, New York. The group is composed of East Coast rappers Sheek Louch, Styles P and Jadakiss.

They’ll be performing live at the Fillmore Friday night at 8pm.

For more info or tickets click here.

#4 Carowinds Opening Day

Carowinds opens for the season on 3/25. Join us and be among the first to experience the County Fair and our four new rides!

They’ll have prize giveaways, live music, and of course, tons of rides.

For more info click here.

#5 Harlem Globetrotters

The Globetrotters will bring their 2017 World Tour to Halton Arena on the campus of UNC Charlotte this Saturday, March 25th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

For tickets or more info click here.

#6 Nuv Yug Festival Of India

Charlotte’s Nuv Yug India Fest will be held during the weekend of March 25-26. Over 100 groups will present a dazzling array of dance and music program!

Traditional crafts vendors from Chicago, Tennessee to Florida are expected to offer amazing items from India.

And of course, Indian cuisine will be available as well.

For more info click here.

#7 Lake Norman Summer Concert Series Kickoff

This coming Saturday, the “Lake Norman Summer Concert Series” kicks off for it’s first week. It will be held at D9 Brewing in Cornelius.

• Food Trucks: Smokey J, Tiger Yakitori

• Music: Opener: Mr. Vague
Headliner: The Michael Hager Band

For more info click here.

#8 Matisyahu

Matthew Paul Miller, known by his Hebrew and stage name Matisyahu, is a Jewish American reggae vocalist, beatboxer, and alternative rock musician.

Matisyahu will be performing live at the Fillmore this coming Sunday night at 8pm.

For tickets or more info click here.

#9 Murder-Mystery Dinner

Uptown Charlotte’s murder-mystery dinners begin innocently enough—guests arrive to mingle amid drinks and quiet conversation. As diners munch away, a sudden death interrupts the feasting. A detective arrives to determine who the killer is, inevitably laying blame on one of the audience members. Tablemates work together to prove their innocence and find the real killer through an interactive performance full of hilarious suspects and eye-catching costumes, all the while dining on the included three-course meal and taking advantage of drink specials.

For more information or tickets click here.

#10 Spring Fling Pop Up Shop

Come check out some unique and carefully curated pieces and enjoy yummy food while supporting our local artisans & businesses. From clothing & jewelry to pet treats & art, this Spring Market is your chance for you to skip the big box stores and shop small in our community!

30+ artisan and vendors and their beautiful and unique items will be on display on Sunday, March 26 from 12pm to 4pm at the Atherton Mill and Market. Not Just Coffee, wine, craft beer & food trucks will be on site as well.

For more info click here.

If you think other events should be on this list or future lists, let us know – Scott@CharlotteStories.com

The NCAA Just Issued North Carolina It’s Harshest Threat Yet On The 1 Year Anniversary of HB2

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Steve

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March 23, 2017 · 7:10 pm

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The NCAA Just Issued North Carolina It’s Harshest Threat Yet On The 1 Year Anniversary of HB2

The NCAA has just released their boldest statement yet about HB2 on the 1 year anniversary of the North Carolina House of Representatives passing the bill (March 23rd).

The NCAA basically told the state to repeal HB2 or lose all championship events through 2022.

The NCAA’s official press release stated:

“Last year, the NCAA Board of Governors relocated NCAA championships scheduled in North Carolina because of the cumulative impact HB2 had on local communities’ ability to assure a safe, healthy, discrimination free atmosphere for all those watching and participating in our events. Absent any change in the law, our position remains the same regarding hosting current or future events in the state. As the state knows, next week our various sports committees will begin making championships site selections for 2018-2022 based upon bids received from across the country. Once the sites are selected by the committee, those decisions are final and an announcement of all sites will be made on April 18.”

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, also released a statement today, calling for a repeal:

“I have offered numerous compromises and remain open to any deal that will bring jobs and sports back to North Carolina and begin to repair our reputation. Legislative Republicans have been all too happy to use their super-majorities to pass damaging partisan laws. It’s time for them to step up, meet halfway, and repeal HB 2.”

The North Carolina Values Cooalition responded by putting out a petition and a statement:

“We are tired of organizations like the NCAA trying to shape our state into their vision of political correctness, especially if it risks the innocence of one woman or child. The NCAA is supposed to be a non-profit. It’s inexcusable that the NCAA goes beyond their lobbying interests by continuing to benefit off the taxpayers that they are economically extorting.”

You can read the full petition here.

HB2, commonly referred to as North Carolina’s “bathroom bill”, specifically clarifies that all public bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers in the state are limited to only 1 sex at a time, and authorizes the Human Rights Commission to oversee the new protections. The new law also allows for transgender people who have transitioned to the opposite sex to freely use the bathroom of their new sex.

The bill also clarifies that the State is responsible for regulating employment relationships in order to simplify local laws and ordinances which are deemed harmful to commerce, labor, and trade in the state of North Carolina. It specifies that local governments can’t force local businesses to pay workers above the current state minimum wage, with some exceptions.

What are your thoughts about NCAA’s statement? What are your thoughts about HB2?

Please let us know what you think in the comments below!

Charlotte Real Estate Market Will Keep Sizzling in 2017

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March 23, 2017 · 11:16 am

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Charlotte Real Estate Market Will Keep Sizzling in 2017

Queen City is expected to sizzle right through 2017. The residential real estate forecasters at Realtor.com predict a 4.3 percent sale price increase this year throughout the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia real estate market compared with 3.9 percent for the entire nation. Things will be just as warm in the 2017 Charlotte commercial real estate market.

Coupled with a 6.3 percent increase in home sales, Charlotte is now in 21^st position for market strength in the country’s largest 100 real estate markets.

With PwC and the Urban Land Institute calling Charlotte America’s third most attractive real estate market and US News ranking our town one of the 20 best places to live in the United States, the crackle in the local market isn’t expected to cool anytime soon.

2017 Charlotte Real Estate Predictions

With the strength of the local real estate market as a foundation, what specifics can we expect this year?

Homes will continue to sell quickly

Listed homes stayed on the market for an average of 32 days in the first quarter of 2016, and that number is currently about 40 for 2017. The most attractive homes by location, price or features will sell significantly faster than that. Some experts predict that the summer of 2017 will see record-quick home sales here and across the country.

Sale price increases might be greater than forecasted

Experts are reporting the median sale price of homes in Charlotte is running 20 percent higher than this time 12 months ago currently at $369,000. That increase might signal an average sale price that rises more than the expected 4.3 percent, especially because the inventory of homes for sale is still quite low.

The Charlotte rental market will be strong too

Strong home sales, limited availability and rising prices put off some buyers out of the market. The rental market gets stronger. Rent might very well exceed the 2016 rent rates of more than $1,100 for a single-bedroom apartment and nearly $1,300 for a two-bedroom. One factor that might offset rental price increase over the next 12-24 months is the fact that 23,500 new apartment units are either under construction or are planned here, per the Charlotte Observer. However, job growth and an expanding local population should quickly absorb new apartments as they become available.

The commercial Charlotte real estate market will be just as hot

CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate service company, predicts that Charlotte will remain a high-demand market. According to the Observer story, the CBRE report indicates, “Vibrant economic expansion, solid leasing dynamics and strong investment returns have made Charlotte one of the most sought after markets in the Southeast. Fueling its growth is a combination of affordability, high quality of living and an educated workforce.” That should translate to:

Consistent tenant demand for office space, with most office projects scheduled for completion in 2017 already fully leased
Retail leasing will remain strong despite the impact of Internet competition with new retailers arriving in Charlotte in response to the growing population and high wages
Warehouse and distribution space will be at a premium, in part due to strong Internet sales and the fact that 50 percent of the US population can be reached by truck from Charlotte in one day

2017 Charlotte Real Estate and You

If you’re planning to buy a Charlotte home this year, it goes without saying that you must be pre-qualified if necessary, and ready to act. Just as importantly, you should be working with an agent you can trust to inform you immediately by text or phone when homes that fit your criteria hit the market. “Snooze you lose” is the mantra for 2017.

Renters should proceed in much the same way as buyers. Work with a rental agency that knows the market and can inform you when existing apartments or homes become available and apartments under construction begin to lease.

If you plan to lease commercial space in Charlotte in 2017, understand that the prices, especially for prime locations, are going to be high. You’ll have to consider your leasing costs when factoring every other part of your business plan including product or service pricing, hiring and the capital you’ll have for product development and expansion.

Stay informed, plan carefully and have your financial ducks in a row as you plan to jump into the 2017 Charlotte real estate residential or commercial market. That’s the only strategy for getting the home or space you want.

Fox’s Controversial New Show ‘Shots Fired’ Just Debuted After Being Filmed in Charlotte

Charlotte

Steve

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March 23, 2017 · 3:35 am

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Fox’s Controversial New Show ‘Shots Fired’ Just Debuted After Being Filmed in Charlotte

Fox’s highly anticipated new series Shots Fired just premiered last night alongside Empire’s midseason return. The 10-episode series, which comes with a possibility for more future seasons, seems to be a response to the surging popularity of ABC’s anthology series American Crime.

The new show tackles controversial issues of institutionalized racism, police brutality, and racial tension in America.

Shots Fired tells the story of a black police officer named Joshua Beck who “racially profiles” a white college student driving around a black neighborhood. The officer assumes the white student is just in the neighborhood to buy drugs and pulls him over. An altercation then erupts, and the officer shoots and kills the student. The small southern town then erupts and special investigators are sent to launch an investigation into the entire police department, because “no one wants another Ferguson.”

Shots Fired will continue to air Wednesday nights at 8pm on Fox.

According to the North Carolina Film Office, “Shots Fired” and two other upcoming productions are expected to have direct in-state spending of more than $64.5 million while creating approximately 7,600 jobs throughout the state.

Did you watch the first episode last night? What are your thoughts?

CMS Pulls Book About A Boy In A Dress From Elementary Curriculum After Uproar From Parents

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March 22, 2017 · 7:54 am

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CMS Pulls Book About A Boy In A Dress From Elementary Curriculum After Uproar From Parents

After an uproar from parents, teachers, and Republican politicians, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system just decided to remove “Jacob’s New Dress,” a book about a boy who dresses like a girl, from required lesson plans in four Charlotte elementary schools.

The book was originally selected as part of CMS’s ‘anti-bullying program‘, a new program aimed at increasing acceptance through teaching elementary students about gender expression and gender fluidity.

Yesterday afternoon, Charles Jeter, CMS’s government liaison, sent a letter out to Republican legislators saying that CMS has now agreed to substitute “Jacob’s New Dress” with “Red: A Crayon’s Story” – a story about a crayon that looks red but sees himself as blue.

Parents and teachers began voicing their opposition as soon as they learned about the new “Jacob’s New Dress” lesson plans last week, many stating that sexuality and gender identity should not be taught by schools.

So Done! We took care of Jacob’s New Dress. Now we’ve got confused crayons running around not sure what color they are.

— Rose Blash (@RosemerryBlash) March 22, 2017

State Republican leaders and watchdog groups also voiced their opposition upon learning about the new book.

“The purpose of our elementary schools is to teach writing, reading and arithmetic, not to encourage boys to wear dresses. These lessons found in the ‘Jacob’s New Dress’ and ‘My Princess Boy’ and other transgender curriculum are not appropriate for any child whose parents support traditional family values,” commented Tami Fitzgerald of the North Carolina Values Coalition in yesterday’s press release.

This past August, CMS came under fire after it started using the “Gender Unicorn” in its training material about gender identity. The Values Coalition stood up to the school board at their meeting meeting and flooded board members with emails, phone calls, and letters, telling them that the new program forced kids to support gender flexibility.

The CMS school board also recently added sexual orientation and “gender identity/expression” to its policy on multiculturalism. The new policy now requires CMS to “intentionally incorporate diversity throughout the curriculum, instruction and professional development.”

Superintendent Ann Clark has still not responded for comment on the ‘Jacob’s New Dress’ lesson plans, or about them adding sexual identity to the school system’s multicultural policies.

What do you think about CMS’s recent actions regarding gender identity?

Harlem Globetrotter Surprises Charlotte Elementary Students In New Viral Handshake Video

Videos

Steve

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March 22, 2017 · 6:58 am

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Harlem Globetrotter Surprises Charlotte Elementary Students In New Viral Handshake Video

Ashley Park PreK-8 in Charlotte, NC has become an internet sensation with Barry White Jr., a fifth grade English Teacher, creating a distinctive ritual for each one of his students. Mr. White Jr. created an idea to greet his students with different styles of handshakes inspired by each one’s personality and caught the eye of many across the nation (he even performed his handshakes on the Today Show and Good Morning America).

To make his kids feel even more special, he recently invited Harlem Globetrotter star Zeus McClurkin to Ashley Park to join in the fun, Globetrotter Style.

The video was just posted last night and already has over 42,000 views:

The Globetrotters will bring their 2017 World Tour to Halton Arena on the campus of UNC Charlotte this Saturday, March 25th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are now available here at TicketNetwork.com.

Over 20 Charlotte Students Have Been Suspended For Liking An Instagram Post

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March 21, 2017 · 6:54 am

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Over 20 Charlotte Students Have Been Suspended For Liking An Instagram Post

Over 20 Charlotte-area students were suspended from school for 3 days after they ‘liked’ an Instagram post that references a school shooting.

According to Bradford Preparatory School, everyone who hit the “like” button is being punished.

Yesterday the school released the following statement:

The Instagram post seems pretty harmless at first, until you understand what the caption is saying in relation to the picture.

The description under the photo reads, “Bradford gon have a school shooter one day” followed by two laughing emojis, under the picture of two of the school’s students.

Once administrators at the school discovered the post, they were quick to deal with the two who were in the picture, and then started cracking down on all students at the school who ‘liked’ the post.

The school’s reasoning was that they felt that any student who liked the post was ‘endorsing a threat against the school.’

What do you think about the school’s decision?

Charlotte Would Be The 2nd Most Affected Large City In Trump’s New Healthcare Policy

Charlotte

Steve

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March 21, 2017 · 6:14 am

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Charlotte Would Be The 2nd Most Affected Large City In Trump’s New Healthcare Policy

The highly-anticipated ‘repeal and replacement’ of Obamacare is finally here, and many of the key differences between the new plan and Obama’s Affordable Care Act will directly affect our wallets as soon as it goes into affect.

According to estimates by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the new ‘American Health Care Act‘, which many people are nicknaming “Trumpcare” and “Ryancare”, would raise the average health-insurance premium for an individual policyholder (averaging all income levels) by 15 to 20 percent over the next two years.

In order to assess the new healthcare plan’s impact on people who buy their own insurance, WalletHub’s analysts compared the differences in premium subsidies that the average households in 457 U.S. cities would receive under Obamacare and Trumpcare.

According to their findings, Charlotte would be the #2 most affected large city in America if the new plan were to be approved.

Ranking by City Size:

Large City: More than 300,000 residents
Midsize City: 125,000 to 300,000 residents
Small City: 75,000 to 125,000 residents

Rank	Large City Name (Subsidy Difference)	Rank	Midsize City Name (Subsidy Difference)	Rank	Small City Name (Subsidy Difference)
1	Tulsa, OK (-$3,225)	1	Anchorage, AK (-$7,748)	1	Yuma, AZ (-$7,815)
2	Charlotte, NC (-$2,875)	2	Syracuse, NY (-$6,398)	2	Reading, PA (-$6,149)
3	Mesa, AZ (-$2,016)	3	Chattanooga, TN (-$5,786)	3	Greenville, NC (-$5,067)
4	Phoenix, AZ (-$1,962)	4	Fayetteville, NC (-$4,687)	4	Wichita Falls, TX (-$4,434)
5	Memphis, TN (-$1,826)	5	Birmingham, AL (-$4,494)	5	Asheville, NC (-$4,232)
6	Oklahoma City, OK (-$1,683)	6	Greensboro, NC (-$3,819)	6	Allentown, PA (-$3,714)
7	Philadelphia, PA (-$1,575)	7	Winston-Salem, NC (-$3,662)	7	St. Joseph, MO (-$3,599)
8	New Orleans, LA (-$839)	7	Rockford, IL (-$3,662)	8	San Angelo, TX (-$3,578)
9	New York, NY (-$782)	9	Salinas, CA (-$3,176)	9	High Point, NC (-$3,544)
10	Milwaukee, WI (-$707)	10	Mobile, AL (-$2,917)	10	Wilmington, NC (-$3,321)
11	Raleigh, NC (-$639)	11	Bridgeport, CT (-$2,685)	11	Concord, NC (-$3,051)
12	Miami, FL (-$390)	12	Buffalo, NY (-$2,478)	12	Bryan, TX (-$2,965)
13	Tucson, AZ (-$127)	13	Rochester, NY (-$2,276)	13	College Station, TX (-$2,614)
14	Nashville, TN (-$15)	14	Knoxville, TN (-$2,116)	14	Lehigh Acres, FL (-$2,240)
15	Sacramento, CA ($171)	15	Glendale, AZ (-$2,100)	15	Camden, NJ (-$2,145)
16	St. Louis, MO ($447)	16	Huntsville, AL (-$2,043)	16	Albany, NY (-$2,142)
17	Oakland, CA ($683)	17	Montgomery, AL (-$1,871)	17	Longview, TX (-$2,125)
18	Detroit, MI ($719)	18	Tempe, AZ (-$1,749)	18	Bethlehem, PA (-$2,093)
19	Cleveland, OH ($925)	19	Springfield, MO (-$1,736)	19	Chico, CA (-$2,049)
20	Wichita, KS ($1,003)	20	Shreveport, LA (-$1,723)	20	Lawton, OK (-$2,041)
21	Fresno, CA ($1,144)	21	Tallahassee, FL (-$1,605)	21	Redding, CA (-$1,957)
22	Kansas City, MO ($1,245)	22	Cape Coral, FL (-$1,532)	22	San Tan Valley, AZ (-$1,938)
23	Omaha, NE ($1,410)	23	Durham, NC (-$1,419)	23	Hartford, CT (-$1,842)
24	Baltimore, MD ($1,517)	24	New Haven, CT (-$1,411)	24	Tuscaloosa, AL (-$1,801)
25	Tampa, FL ($1,706)	25	Baton Rouge, LA (-$1,401)	25	Scranton, PA (-$1,689)
26	Minneapolis, MN ($1,865)	26	Lubbock, TX (-$1,275)	26	Avondale, AZ (-$1,464)
27	Indianapolis, IN ($2,054)	27	Columbia, SC (-$889)	27	Waterbury, CT (-$1,353)
28	Jacksonville, FL ($2,227)	28	Kansas City, KS (-$869)	28	Surprise, AZ (-$1,282)
29	Columbus, OH ($2,495)	29	Lincoln, NE (-$857)	29	Bend, OR (-$1,198)
30	Dallas, TX ($2,572)	30	Macon, GA (-$854)	30	Pueblo, CO (-$1,166)
31	Arlington, TX ($2,627)	31	Jackson, MS (-$789)	31	Duluth, MN (-$1,080)
32	El Paso, TX ($2,691)	32	Newark, NJ (-$778)	32	Abilene, TX (-$977)
33	Fort Worth, TX ($2,713)	33	Paterson, NJ (-$757)	33	Columbia, MO (-$796)
34	Houston, TX ($2,741)	34	Gainesville, FL (-$625)	34	Norman, OK (-$746)
35	Aurora, CO ($2,983)	35	Clarksville, TN (-$422)	35	Merced, CA (-$721)
36	Pittsburgh, PA ($3,032)	36	Hialeah, FL (-$274)	36	Largo, FL (-$617)
37	Chicago, IL ($3,062)	37	Yonkers, NY (-$232)	37	Trenton, NJ (-$607)
38	Denver, CO ($3,067)	38	Sioux Falls, SD (-$155)	38	Santa Maria, CA (-$455)
39	Corpus Christi, TX ($3,069)	39	Topeka, KS (-$17)	39	Champaign, IL (-$376)
40	Portland, OR ($3,076)	40	Augusta, GA ($45)	40	Racine, WI (-$300)
41	San Antonio, TX ($3,135)	41	Eugene, OR ($65)	41	Lynchburg, VA (-$239)
42	Colorado Springs, CO ($3,195)	42	Orlando, FL ($421)	42	Citrus Heights, CA (-$216)
43	Bakersfield, CA ($3,222)	43	Port St. Lucie, FL ($617)	43	Peoria, IL (-$208)
44	Las Vegas, NV ($3,295)	44	Dayton, OH ($625)	44	Palm Coast, FL (-$152)
45	Atlanta, GA ($3,378)	45	Laredo, TX ($774)	45	Green Bay, WI (-$148)
46	Albuquerque, NM ($3,482)	46	Santa Rosa, CA ($899)	46	North Charleston, SC (-$104)
47	Honolulu, HI ($3,483)	47	Elizabeth, NJ ($922)	47	Richmond, CA (-$29)
48	Santa Ana, CA ($3,616)	48	Stockton, CA ($1,115)	48	Roanoke, VA ($16)
49	Austin, TX ($3,775)	49	Waco, TX ($1,196)	48	Melbourne, FL ($16)
50	Louisville, KY ($3,860)	50	Oxnard, CA ($1,270)	50	Billings, MT ($30)

Charlotte was also ranked as the #24 overall most negatively affected city under the new plan (among all sizes):

Rank	City	Avg. Trumpcare Tax Subsidy	Avg. Obamacare Tax Subsidy	Subsidy Difference
1	Yuma, AZ	$5,000	$12,815	-$7,815
2	Anchorage, AK	$5,000	$12,748	-$7,748
3	Syracuse, NY	$4,000	$10,398	-$6,398
4	Reading, PA	$4,000	$10,149	-$6,149
5	Chattanooga, TN	$5,000	$10,786	-$5,786
6	Greenville, NC	$4,000	$9,067	-$5,067
7	Fayetteville, NC	$5,000	$9,687	-$4,687
8	Birmingham, AL	$5,000	$9,494	-$4,494
9	Wichita Falls, TX	$5,000	$9,434	-$4,434
10	Asheville, NC	$5,000	$9,232	-$4,232
11	Greensboro, NC	$5,000	$8,819	-$3,819
12	Allentown, PA	$5,000	$8,714	-$3,714
13	Winston-Salem, NC	$5,000	$8,662	-$3,662
13	Rockford, IL	$5,000	$8,662	-$3,662
15	St. Joseph, MO	$5,000	$8,599	-$3,599
16	San Angelo, TX	$5,000	$8,578	-$3,578
17	High Point, NC	$5,000	$8,544	-$3,544
18	Wilmington, NC	$5,000	$8,321	-$3,321
19	Tulsa, OK	$5,000	$8,225	-$3,225
20	Salinas, CA	$4,000	$7,176	-$3,176
21	Concord, NC	$5,000	$8,051	-$3,051
22	Bryan, TX	$4,000	$6,965	-$2,965
23	Mobile, AL	$5,000	$7,917	-$2,917
24	Charlotte, NC	$5,000	$7,875	-$2,875
25	Bridgeport, CT	$5,000	$7,685	-$2,685

The above charts used the data from 457 U.S. cities of varying sizes to look at the differences in premium tax subsidies that a joint-filing household would receive under the AHCA, or ‘Trumpcare’, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or ‘Obamacare’, which is currently in effect, in each city.

Click here to see a full side-by-side comparison of the old health care plan (Obamacare) and the new healthcare plan (Trumpcare/Ryancare).

What do you think of the newly proposed healthcare plan?