NC Still Getting Rocked By Aftershocks After August’s Historic 5.1 Magnitude Quake

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NC Still Getting Rocked By Aftershocks After August’s Historic 5.1 Magnitude Quake

The small town of Sparta, North Carolina has now been rocked by over 200 earthquakes since the big one struck 2 months ago in early August.

Over the past 30 days, the region saw a total of 31 additional earthquakes, and just yesterday, a 2.0 magnitude aftershock struck just north of the original epicenter:

According to the USGS, the historic magnitude 5.1 earthquake just struck on August 9th, 2020 at 8:07 AM, located 3 KM southeast of Sparta, NC, and about 80 miles north of Charlotte. The Quake had a depth of 9.2 KM and an epicenter of 36.479°N 81.098°W.

The USGS’s ‘Shake Map’, which pulls data from hundreds of seismographs throughout our region, shows that the earthquake was detected far away as Washington, DC. The quake rippled North Carolina’s fault line so hard, the Charlotte region experienced what felt like a direct magnitude 4 quake.

The USGS’s ‘Did You Feel It’ map shows that people have now reported feeling the quake as far away as Alabama and Pennsylvania:

Earthquakes have been increasing in frequency around the Charlotte region over the past few years. Last year, we saw a 4.4 magnitude quake hit Decatur, TN, and a couple months ago, a 2.6 magnitude quake rocked a small town just north of Charlotte.

According to USGS.gov, “The largest earthquake in the area (magnitude 5.1) occurred in 1916. Moderately damaging earthquakes strike the inland Carolinas every few decades, and smaller earthquakes are felt about once each year or two.”

CMPD Asking For Public’s Help In Identifying Vehicle Responsible For Killing Local 22-Year-Old

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CMPD Asking For Public’s Help In Identifying Vehicle Responsible For Killing Local 22-Year-Old

CMPD officers are asking for the public’s help in finding a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Charlotte man.

The incident occurred on September 6th at around 3:30am on Independence Blvd. when 22-year-old Cameron Cook was struck by a vehicle on a dimly lit section of the road.

Moments after Cook was hit, another pedestrian quickly called 911. When emergency responders arrived, Cook was pronounced dead on the scene.

Investigators said the vehicle that struck was a red Ford Fusion with black wheels and may have damage to its fog lights or turn signals.

They posted the following video with more details over the weekend:

Concord Ranked One of the Fastest Growing Cities in America

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Concord Ranked One of the Fastest Growing Cities in America

With the Census Bureau reporting that the South and West held 13 of the 15 cities with the largest population gains between 2010 and 2019, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s Fastest-Growing Cities in America.

To determine where the most rapid local economic growth occurred over a period of seven years, the site compared 515 U.S. cities across 17 key metrics. The data set ranges from population growth to college-educated population growth to unemployment rate decrease. In addition, we produced a separate ranking by city size.

Concord ranked #24 overall and #7 for small cities. Charlotte ranked #11 for large cities.

Fastest-Growing Cities in the U.S.

Overall Rank* City Total Score ‘Sociodemographics’ Rank ‘Jobs & Economy’ Rank
1 Fort Myers, FL 80.36 5 1
2 Bend, OR 79.04 7 3
3 Meridian, ID 78.8 1 76
4 Milpitas, CA 77.78 6 5
5 Enterprise, NV 74.01 9 118
6 Frisco, TX 71.54 2 241
7 Town ‘n’ Country, FL 70.95 3 341
8 Round Rock, TX 70.72 13 57
9 Mount Pleasant, SC 69.52 14 65
10 Nampa, ID 69.13 27 8
11 McKinney, TX 69.04 8 188
12 Henderson, NV 68.61 21 25
13 Chino, CA 68.56 17 59
14 Cape Coral, FL 68.08 32 4
15 Port Saint Lucie, FL 67.92 43 2
16 Sugar Land, TX 67.91 4 289
17 Midland, TX 67.62 22 50
18 Irvine, CA 67.42 12 203
19 Murfreesboro, TN 67.38 15 121
20 College Station, TX 67.29 20 62
21 Lehigh Acres, FL 66.84 31 13
22 North Charleston, SC 66.45 23 64
23 Spring Valley, NV 66.36 28 83
24 Concord, NC 64.85 24 128
25 Tempe, AZ 64.27 26 127
26 Pearland, TX 64.27 11 312
27 Boynton Beach, FL 64.11 49 11
28 Indio, CA 63.75 48 15
29 Santa Clarita, CA 63.72 29 112
30 Richardson, TX 63.54 25 148
31 Allen, TX 63.39 19 193
32 Flower Mound, TX 63.03 18 252
33 Seattle, WA 62.57 35 80
34 Manteca, CA 62.54 47 33
35 Atlanta, GA 62.2 33 108
36 Spring Hill, FL 62.15 46 52
37 Edinburg, TX 62.14 16 295
38 Carmel, IN 62.11 10 387
39 Sandy Springs, GA 62.03 36 111
40 Miami, FL 62 52 31
41 Denver, CO 62 40 71
42 Surprise, AZ 61.68 38 114
43 Orlando, FL 61.55 51 44
44 Saint George, UT 61.21 80 9
45 Bellingham, WA 61 45 75
46 Ontario, CA 60.76 88 10
47 Arden-Arcade, CA 60.69 37 204
48 Greeley, CO 60.66 99 6
49 Palm Coast, FL 60.36 58 60
50 Hillsboro, OR 60.25 56 67
51 Santa Clara, CA 60.17 76 24
52 Austin, TX 59.86 50 103
53 Fort Worth, TX 59.61 39 167
54 Folsom, CA 59.43 30 240
55 Reno, NV 59.25 77 39
56 Clovis, CA 58.98 89 27
57 Denton, TX 58.85 59 106
58 Vancouver, WA 58.6 78 53
59 Fort Collins, CO 58.59 44 175
60 Redwood City, CA 58.38 84 47
61 North Las Vegas, NV 58.34 102 20
62 Aurora, CO 58.3 91 40
63 Sparks, NV 58.2 103 22
64 Bellevue, WA 58.15 55 145
65 Tampa, FL 58.08 54 146
66 Mesa, AZ 57.8 69 115
67 Tracy, CA 57.66 73 85
68 Charlotte, NC 57.36 67 133
69 Avondale, AZ 57.33 106 34
70 Oakland, CA 57.2 105 37
71 League City, TX 57 34 283
72 Longmont, CO 56.82 66 154
73 Scottsdale, AZ 56.78 57 189
74 Pleasanton, CA 56.41 63 181
75 Tacoma, WA 56.01 111 58
76 Carrollton, TX 55.88 79 139
77 Gilbert, AZ 55.8 65 195
78 Orem, UT 55.78 136 30
79 Chino Hills, CA 55.75 71 169
80 Loveland, CO 55.48 98 120
81 Lake Forest, CA 55.25 70 194
82 Lakewood, CO 55.24 107 87
83 Beaverton, OR 55.21 82 162
84 Cambridge, MA 55.18 75 178
85 Salem, OR 55.12 121 68
86 Hayward, CA 55.1 177 17
87 Charleston, SC 55.01 110 94
88 Fairfield, CA 54.97 85 161
89 Roseville, CA 54.95 72 183
90 Peoria, AZ 54.84 74 185
91 Concord, CA 54.61 145 46
92 Chula Vista, CA 54.6 112 109
93 Phoenix, AZ 54.28 108 125
94 Temecula, CA 54.24 109 124
95 Deltona, FL 54.08 159 41
96 Kendall, FL 54 83 224
97 Davie, FL 54 92 184
98 San Mateo, CA 53.84 146 63
99 Murrieta, CA 53.66 210 16
100 Layton, UT 53.58 61 285
101 Odessa, TX 53.48 64 287
102 Chico, CA 53.45 42 359
103 Mountain View, CA 53.22 148 77
104 Fayetteville, AR 53.18 81 231
105 Cary, NC 53.08 68 277
106 Athens-Clarke, GA 53.06 104 177
107 Hesperia, CA 53.01 200 29
108 Saint Petersburg, FL 53 118 150
109 Nashville, TN 52.87 140 119
110 Sunnyvale, CA 52.86 163 70
111 Laredo, TX 52.84 152 81
112 Livermore, CA 52.84 151 92
113 Thornton, CO 52.84 126 138
114 Fishers, IN 52.8 53 337
115 Boston, MA 52.77 101 190
116 Corona, CA 52.71 188 54
117 Arvada, CO 52.69 125 149
118 Palm Bay, FL 52.59 217 26
119 Pompano Beach, FL 52.58 155 98
120 Durham, NC 52.45 62 317
121 Las Vegas, NV 52.24 171 90
122 Turlock, CA 52.18 164 95
123 West Palm Beach, FL 52.17 168 91
124 Boca Raton, FL 52.14 94 242
125 Portland, OR 52.14 142 132
126 Union City, CA 52.14 206 38
127 Melbourne, FL 52.12 157 116
128 Rock Hill, SC 52.05 116 187
129 Sacramento, CA 51.99 179 86
130 Jacksonville, FL 51.98 178 89
131 Moreno Valley, CA 51.9 226 35
132 Spokane Valley, WA 51.7 95 260
133 San Marcos, CA 51.65 149 136
134 Fremont, CA 51.52 166 123
135 Stockton, CA 51.49 248 18
136 Kent, WA 51.43 218 49
137 Largo, FL 51.42 113 216
138 Glendale, AZ 51.35 223 48
139 San Francisco, CA 51.3 196 74
140 Elk Grove, CA 51.27 147 152
141 Columbus, OH 51.26 93 272
142 Lake Charles, LA 51.1 165 131
143 Redlands, CA 50.79 134 197
144 Medford, OR 50.76 192 96
145 Fresno, CA 50.57 240 42
146 Dallas, TX 50.39 160 171
147 Colorado Springs, CO 50.37 141 199
148 Lees Summit, MO 50.36 87 316
149 Berkeley, CA 50.23 183 143
150 Raleigh, NC 50.22 132 214
151 Ogden, UT 50.21 208 104
152 Fontana, CA 50.05 244 56
153 Clarksville, TN 50.05 60 411
154 Hollywood, FL 49.93 191 129
155 Carlsbad, CA 49.82 182 165
156 Boise, ID 49.76 232 78
157 San Leandro, CA 49.6 250 51
158 Lewisville, TX 49.5 117 274
159 Richmond, CA 49.48 276 36
160 San Jose, CA 49.47 243 72
160 Yuma, AZ 49.47 139 237
162 Sunrise, FL 49.47 187 158
163 Somerville, MA 49.34 133 244
164 El Cajon, CA 49.33 235 93
165 Hemet, CA 49.27 328 12
166 West Jordan, UT 49.24 135 247
167 Plymouth, MN 49.21 129 264
168 Eugene, OR 49.17 150 226
169 Waco, TX 49.06 100 327
170 San Antonio, TX 49.02 137 249
171 Merced, CA 49.01 263 55
172 Hialeah, FL 48.85 303 28
173 Mission, TX 48.84 114 302
174 Centennial, CO 48.82 245 82
175 Chattanooga, TN 48.79 130 276
176 Deerfield Beach, FL 48.77 174 209
177 Antioch, CA 48.68 257 73
178 Paradise, NV 48.66 173 207
179 Rio Rancho, NM 48.64 115 301
180 Missoula, MT 48.52 96 360
181 Asheville, NC 48.52 170 227
181 Springdale, AR 48.52 169 228
183 Richmond, VA 48.33 144 261
184 Santa Fe, NM 48.3 41 495
185 Riverside, CA 48.27 297 43
186 Alameda, CA 48.26 231 137
187 San Bernardino, CA 48.23 351 14
188 Vacaville, CA 48.19 172 238
189 Tyler, TX 48.15 123 313
190 Daly City, CA 48.09 317 32
191 Lakeland, FL 48 158 254
192 Washington, DC 47.94 120 325
193 Omaha, NE 47.92 97 378
194 Bryan, TX 47.87 216 170
195 San Diego, CA 47.86 190 220
196 Gastonia, NC 47.79 215 182
197 Madison, WI 47.75 162 258
198 Sioux Falls, SD 47.66 90 399
199 Visalia, CA 47.58 249 135
200 Miramar, FL 47.56 273 79
201 Everett, WA 47.45 247 140
202 Irving, TX 47.45 211 196
203 Salt Lake City, UT 47.41 156 278
204 Federal Way, WA 47.32 212 200
205 Fort Lauderdale, FL 47.29 253 134
206 Weston, FL 47.29 230 173
207 Modesto, CA 47.25 347 19
208 Rialto, CA 47.15 359 23
209 Coral Springs, FL 47.06 203 210
210 Spokane, WA 47 176 269
211 Brandon, FL 46.9 161 293
212 Wilmington, NC 46.87 175 275
213 Silver Spring, MD 46.79 119 394
214 Grand Prairie, TX 46.74 214 221
215 Clearwater, FL 46.72 180 273
216 Minneapolis, MN 46.59 131 352
217 Fort Wayne, IN 46.57 227 198
218 Gresham, OR 46.57 264 142
219 Rochester, MN 46.27 128 373
220 Chandler, AZ 46.26 199 245
221 Los Angeles, CA 46.21 271 143
222 Inglewood, CA 46.11 401 21
223 Sunrise Manor, NV 46.1 262 110
224 Compton, CA 46.1 442 7
225 Grand Rapids, MI 46.09 229 222
226 Overland Park, KS 46.06 153 328
227 Arlington, TX 45.94 194 267
228 Westminster, CO 45.89 267 168
229 Apple Valley, CA 45.78 309 113
230 Santa Rosa, CA 45.74 295 126
231 Upland, CA 45.63 320 99
232 Provo, UT 45.41 312 122
233 Sandy, UT 45.21 193 290
234 Jersey City, NJ 45.15 189 307
235 Lowell, MA 45.12 254 211
236 Lubbock, TX 45.11 127 409
237 Lawrence, MA 45.08 293 147
238 Rapid City, SD 45.05 122 416
239 El Monte, CA 44.84 372 61
240 Kansas City, MO 44.82 184 334
241 Huntsville, AL 44.81 124 414
242 Cincinnati, OH 44.7 204 296
243 Santa Ana, CA 44.7 345 102
244 Lynchburg, VA 44.54 207 299
245 Lauderhill, FL 44.33 301 160
246 Pasadena, CA 44.24 313 163
247 Lansing, MI 44.23 219 292
248 Troy, MI 44.14 241 268
249 Redding, CA 43.89 307 172
250 Killeen, TX 43.8 86 497
251 Gainesville, FL 43.78 238 286
252 Union City, NJ 43.73 261 246
253 Boulder, CO 43.67 256 259
254 Tustin, CA 43.59 291 202
255 Lincoln, NE 43.58 138 424
256 Bloomington, IN 43.55 269 229
257 Glendale, CA 43.46 338 157
258 Norwalk, CA 43.45 384 101
259 Santa Maria, CA 43.39 290 215
260 Fullerton, CA 43.33 342 155
261 Alexandria, VA 43.14 167 410
262 Hawthorne, CA 43.09 397 97
263 Anaheim, CA 43.05 325 186
264 O Fallon, MO 43.02 198 361
265 North Richland Hills, TX 42.97 258 279
266 Pueblo, CO 42.9 274 243
267 Victorville, CA 42.79 421 69
268 West Valley, UT 42.71 332 179
269 Saint Paul, MN 42.66 234 329
270 Olathe, KS 42.59 233 333
271 Oklahoma City, OK 42.54 154 429
272 Bethlehem, PA 42.53 289 253
273 Suffolk, VA 42.42 186 405
274 Des Moines, IA 42.25 319 225
275 Orange, CA 42.25 287 257
276 Pomona, CA 42.11 429 88
277 Lynwood, CA 42.05 444 66
278 Garland, TX 41.96 382 153
279 Garden Grove, CA 41.95 381 156
280 Fargo, ND 41.9 205 391
281 Wyoming, MI 41.87 343 205
282 Vista, CA 41.81 430 100
283 Indianapolis, IN 41.76 265 308
284 Vallejo, CA 41.69 355 191
285 Nashua, NH 41.66 225 379
286 Stamford, CT 41.63 181 428
287 Carson, CA 41.6 404 141
287 Lakewood, CA 41.6 329 230
289 Plano, TX 41.46 292 281
290 Eau Claire, WI 41.42 252 345
291 Palmdale, CA 41.4 445 84
292 Pawtucket, RI 41.39 260 332
293 Ellicott City, MD 41.3 185 458
294 Naperville, IL 41.21 237 372
295 Farmington, MI 41.12 275 311
296 McAllen, TX 41.09 242 370
297 Burbank, CA 41.02 354 218
298 Oceanside, CA 41 428 130
299 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 40.93 369 206
300 Bakersfield, CA 40.92 224 401
301 Reading, PA 40.78 294 291
302 Baldwin Park, CA 40.73 447 117
303 Lancaster, CA 40.64 407 180
304 Kansas City, KS 40.61 251 367
305 Oxnard, CA 40.57 282 326
306 Springfield, MO 40.57 346 233
307 Long Beach, CA 40.54 419 151
308 Philadelphia, PA 40.47 259 362
309 Houston, TX 40.42 213 423
310 Edmond, OK 40.39 197 438
311 Sterling Heights, MI 40.34 330 271
312 Jacksonville, NC 40.29 143 500
313 Lexington, KY 40.28 246 390
314 Tucson, AZ 40.26 270 354
315 Citrus Heights, CA 40.25 424 164
316 Warren, MI 40.18 377 223
317 Norman, OK 40.18 202 439
318 Champaign, IL 40.12 201 442
319 Brooklyn Park, MN 40.12 272 355
320 Roswell, GA 40.02 396 208
321 Kenosha, WI 40.02 333 282
322 Yorba Linda, CA 40.02 304 310
323 South Bend, IN 39.85 299 315
324 Plantation, FL 39.83 305 314
325 Tallahassee, FL 39.83 300 321
326 Elgin, IL 39.73 318 306
327 Allentown, PA 39.68 370 239
328 Pembroke Pines, FL 39.55 311 319
329 Cicero, IL 39.52 387 235
330 Rochester, MI 39.4 352 270
331 Napa, CA 39.39 394 234
332 Westminster, CA 39.3 367 263
333 High Point, NC 39.3 222 446
334 Savannah, GA 39.1 376 248
335 Chesapeake, VA 39.07 209 466
336 Framingham, MA 39 306 339
337 New Orleans, LA 38.99 327 322
338 Ann Arbor, MI 38.92 288 376
339 Escondido, CA 38.87 374 266
340 Alhambra, CA 38.87 476 105
341 Baytown, TX 38.83 278 389
342 Manchester, NH 38.82 268 404
343 Buena Park, CA 38.69 414 236
344 West Covina, CA 38.67 482 107
345 Tuscaloosa, AL 38.56 236 453
346 Winston-Salem, NC 38.52 296 375
347 Lynn, MA 38.49 349 305
348 Ventura, CA 38.47 378 280
349 Santa Barbara, CA 38.43 285 393
350 Broken Arrow, OK 38.39 220 474
351 Greensboro, NC 38.29 221 475
352 Abilene, TX 38.27 284 398
353 East Orange, NJ 38.27 334 342
354 Quincy, MA 38.27 360 300
355 Pharr, TX 38.24 195 493
356 Detroit, MI 38.17 459 176
357 Appleton, WI 38.15 286 400
358 Providence, RI 38.13 335 349
359 Southfield, MI 38.13 356 309
360 Kenner, LA 38.06 350 323
361 Miami Beach, FL 37.85 412 265
362 South Gate, CA 37.71 462 166
363 Downey, CA 37.69 423 251
364 Salinas, CA 37.53 460 192
365 Wichita, KS 37.52 341 358
366 Worcester, MA 37.51 363 330
367 Chicago, IL 37.42 361 338
368 New Bedford, MA 37.36 398 297
369 Arlington, VA 37.29 277 431
370 Columbia, MO 37.26 266 448
371 Cedar Rapids, IA 37.24 239 482
372 Waukesha, WI 37.17 315 395
373 Knoxville, TN 37.12 365 347
374 Westland, MI 37.08 456 212
375 Dearborn, MI 36.89 402 304
376 Yakima, WA 36.77 432 262
377 Lawrence, KS 36.74 279 445
378 Corpus Christi, TX 36.62 255 479
379 Torrance, CA 36.59 427 288
380 Pittsburgh, PA 36.53 357 366
381 Redondo Beach, CA 36.45 417 298
382 Longview, TX 36.42 228 505
383 Hoover, AL 36.39 380 348
384 Louisville, KY 36.34 321 412
385 Simi Valley, CA 36.29 344 388
386 Evansville, IN 36.25 353 380
387 Missouri City, TX 36.23 280 457
388 Joliet, IL 36.15 418 303
389 Bellflower, CA 36.15 477 201
390 El Paso, TX 35.97 326 415
391 Bolingbrook, IL 35.88 458 256
392 Whittier, CA 35.86 473 219
393 Brockton, MA 35.7 422 320
394 Wilmington, DE 35.5 322 430
395 Fall River, MA 35.49 336 421
396 Norwalk, CT 35.48 283 477
397 Greenville, NC 35.45 298 456
398 Birmingham, AL 35.42 391 369
399 Newton, MA 35.33 410 357
400 Aurora, IL 35.31 431 324
401 Huntington Beach, CA 35.24 466 255
402 Cranston, RI 35.23 340 425
403 Columbia, SC 35.18 405 364
404 Costa Mesa, CA 35.14 486 217
405 Albany, NY 35.07 331 432
406 Brownsville, TX 35 371 397
407 Little Rock, AR 34.92 323 452
408 Pasadena, TX 34.79 395 386
409 Miami Gardens, FL 34.76 498 174
410 Newark, NJ 34.67 375 406
411 Paterson, NJ 34.66 464 284
412 Mesquite, TX 34.63 503 159
413 Lorain, OH 34.6 316 468
414 Hartford, CT 34.43 446 331
415 Passaic, NJ 34.24 448 340
416 Billings, MT 34.21 310 480
417 San Angelo, TX 34.07 438 351
418 Milwaukee, WI 34.01 434 365
419 Danbury, CT 34.01 308 485
420 Virginia Beach, VA 34 337 462
421 Iowa City, IA 33.9 362 436
422 New York, NY 33.73 420 385
423 Las Cruces, NM 33.69 314 487
424 Waterloo, IA 33.68 364 441
425 Evanston, IL 33.6 392 420
426 New Britain, CT 33.49 413 408
427 Springfield, MA 33.4 475 294
428 Honolulu, HI 33.35 388 422
429 Independence, MO 33.29 425 396
430 Kalamazoo, MI 33.29 453 353
431 Augusta, GA 33.28 452 336
432 New Haven, CT 33.23 385 433
433 Youngstown, OH 33.21 281 509
434 Elizabeth, NJ 33.17 411 417
435 Amarillo, TX 33.08 373 447
436 Buffalo, NY 33.02 389 437
437 Albuquerque, NM 32.96 358 465
438 Santa Monica, CA 32.85 501 232
439 Highlands Ranch, CO 32.74 481 213
440 Montgomery, AL 32.74 400 434
441 Flint, MI 32.6 467 335
442 Duluth, MN 32.49 348 483
443 Mobile, AL 32.49 451 377
444 Beaumont, TX 32.38 408 440
445 Hammond, IN 32.38 471 344
446 Newport Beach, CA 32.35 500 250
447 Livonia, MI 32.25 455 382
448 Sioux City, IA 32.05 386 467
449 Waukegan, IL 32 489 318
450 Fort Smith, AR 31.87 390 470
451 Memphis, TN 31.72 465 363
451 East Los Angeles, CA 31.72 508 45
453 Norfolk, VA 31.7 403 463
454 Roanoke, VA 31.69 415 451
455 Scranton, PA 31.68 368 488
456 Tulsa, OK 31.63 399 473
457 Mission Viejo, CA 31.54 488 343
458 Schaumburg, IL 31.54 480 355
459 Thousand Oaks, CA 31.22 450 418
460 Akron, OH 31.05 433 450
461 Rochester, NY 31.05 457 413
462 Racine, WI 31.02 436 443
463 Dothan, AL 31.02 383 491
464 Camden, NJ 30.9 483 371
465 Topeka, KS 30.7 416 471
466 Syracuse, NY 30.7 393 492
467 Muncie, IN 30.68 472 383
468 Yonkers, NY 30.66 379 498
469 Saint Louis, MO 30.62 496 350
470 Cleveland, OH 30.5 437 460
471 Columbia, MD 30.41 409 484
472 Green Bay, WI 30.27 470 403
473 Bloomington, MN 30.25 435 469
474 Arlington Heights, IL 30.2 490 381
475 Mount Vernon, NY 30.09 463 427
476 Gulfport, MS 30.08 324 512
477 Canton, OH 30.06 426 481
478 Toms River, NJ 30.06 366 508
479 Baltimore, MD 30.06 485 392
480 Hampton, VA 30.01 439 472
481 Saint Cloud, MN 30 492 368
482 Wichita Falls, TX 30 440 464
483 Newport News, VA 29.98 406 496
484 Portsmouth, VA 29.69 443 476
485 Davenport, IA 29.52 441 478
486 Cheektowaga, NY 29.52 461 407
487 Waterbury, CT 29.1 478 426
488 Skokie, IL 28.66 502 374
489 Clifton, NJ 28.58 469 454
490 New Rochelle, NY 28.25 454 486
491 Bloomington, IL 27.61 449 502
492 Dayton, OH 27.6 495 419
493 Fayetteville, NC 27.45 302 515
494 Lafayette, LA 27.16 339 513
495 Rockford, IL 27.12 493 449
496 Warwick, RI 27.1 497 444
497 Toledo, OH 26.83 494 461
498 Columbus, GA 26.39 479 489
499 Gary, IN 25.94 510 384
500 Saint Joseph, MO 25.9 474 501
501 Baton Rouge, LA 25.89 499 455
502 Palatine, IL 25.49 509 402
503 Bridgeport, CT 25.44 487 499
504 Trenton, NJ 25.37 484 504
505 Springfield, IL 25.05 504 459
506 Lawton, OK 24.9 468 510
507 Metairie, LA 24.45 512 346
508 Parma, OH 22.87 506 494
509 Jackson, MS 22.73 513 435
510 Albany, GA 21.68 505 507
511 Decatur, IL 20.83 507 506
512 Shreveport, LA 19.96 514 490
513 Anchorage, AK 19.78 491 514
514 Peoria, IL 18.76 515 503
515 Erie, PA 18.37 511 511

South End Wine and Hops Fest Combining For The Biggest Tasting Experience of 2020

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South End Wine and Hops Fest Combining For The Biggest Tasting Experience of 2020

This year the 6th annual South End Wine Fest has joined forces with the South End Hops Fest to organize one of the most extensive tasting and drinking experiences of the year.

South End Wine Fest was voted Charlotte Magazine’s Best Charlotte Wine Event four years in a row from 2016-2019. This year, the festival was named 2020 Voter’s Choice Best Festival by the magazine. Safety protocols, including smaller events, mask requirements, social distancing and temperature checks, will be followed to protect the safety of attendees.

“South End Wine and Hops Fest has been well received in the Charlotte community and we are excited for the return of this annual event,” said Shawn Cosner, Owner of Third Rock Productions. “We’re thankful to feature amazing restaurants, wine distributors and breweries that make the festival possible. The pandemic has impacted so many in the food and drink industry, and South End Wine and Hops Fest  is one opportunity to support their businesses.”

The South End Wine & Hops Fest will take place Oct 21-25 with 6 wine and hops-filled events, including:

Skates, Sliders, and Slushies

When: Wednesday, October 21st at 6 PM
Where: Tayste Catering
Event Description: We are teaming up with our local girls skate team to bring you an evening of wine slushies, sliders & fries. These skating pros roll up to your vehicle with your boozy beverages and delicious foods.
 

Zeppelin Wine Dinner

When: Thursday, October 22nd at 6 PM
Where: Zeppelin
Event Description: Chef Vince of Zeppelin invites you to an evening of culinary creations all paired with some of his favorite wines.

Tayste Curds & Corks

When: Friday, October 23rd at 6 PM
Where: Zeppelin
Event Description: Enjoy an evening of al fresco dining under the stars while sipping the most wonderful wines and delectable cheeses inspired courses.

6th Annual South End Wine & Hops Fest

When: Saturday, October 24th at 11 AM
Where: The Unknown Brewing Company
Event Description: Charlotte’s favorite and most award winning wine event is returning with another day filled with wordly wines, local brews & ciders. Enjoy a day with friends enjoying live music and sipping the day away under the sun.
 

Rose – Mimosa – Soiree

When: Sunday, October 25th at 11 AM
Where: Hoppin’
Event Description: Enjoy a Sunday Funday sipping all the rose, sparkling wine & ciders your heart desires. You will also have access to the most adorable mimosa bar featuring a variety of juices, syrups and berries. DJ Pink Diamond will be laying down all your favorite brunch beats

Sip & Savor

When: Sunday, October 25th at 6 PM
Where: Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
Event Description: Chef Ivan invites you to a Sunday evening with a multiple course dinner paired with wonderful wines.
 
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are limited tickets for all events this year, so make sure you do not wait to buy your tickets! 
Organizers will continue to monitor and adhere to Mecklenburg County and North Carolina health guidelines. Attendees should review frequently asked questions for more details.

The Panthers Just Won Their First Game In Atlanta Since 2014

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The Panthers Just Won Their First Game In Atlanta Since 2014

The curse is finally broken!

The Carolina Panthers just dominated the Atlanta Falcons in their first Atlanta road game win since the winter of 2014, with a final score of 23-16, even without their star RB Christian McCaffrey.

The win came from 3 main sources – QB Teddy Bridgewater, RB Mike Davis, and our especially hungry defense.

Bridgewater threw for 261 yards in the first half alone (the most first-half passing yards of any quarterback so far this season). He finished the game 27-37 with 313 total passing hards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions.

Davis plowed through Falcon defenders for most of the game, racking up a career-high of 149 total scrimmage yards (89 rushing yards and 60 receiving yards from 9 catches).

Our defense was the final ingredient in yesterday’s win, holding the Falcons to just 1 score in the first half and stopping them on Carolina’s 5-yard line in the final minutes of the game, setting up a game-clinching interception for safety Juston Burris.

Here are all the highlights from yesterday’s game:

Amazon Currently Hiring Hundreds of New Work-From-Home Employees

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Amazon Currently Hiring Hundreds of New Work-From-Home Employees

amazon-building-in-concordOnline retail giant Amazon recently announced plans to hire at least 30,000 new employees over the next 12 months, including at least 5,000 ‘work-from-home’ jobs in their ‘Virtual Customer Service’ department.

This would allow people to work from virtually anywhere with an internet connection, and if you work at least 20 hours, you can be eligible for benefits.

“There are lots of people who want or need a flexible job — whether they’re a military spouse, a college student, or a parent — and we’re happy to empower these talented people no matter where they happen to live,” commented Tom Weiland, Amazon’s vice president for worldwide customer service, in a statement.

This new part-time hiring spree is part of an even larger employment surge by the retailer. Back in January, Amazon announced the addition of 100,000 full-time jobs for 2017-2018 – primarily within fulfillment centers.

Over the last several years Amazon has seen some truly historic employment growth. In 2011, Amazon had just over 56,000 full- and part-time employees – now, at the end of 2016, that number was over 341,000.

Amazon’s incredible growth has had a major impact on the US retail industry, which now accounts for 1 in every 10 workers in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The company currently has over 200 open ‘virtual’ positions available – you can browse them on Amazon’s career site here.

How to Buy a Home When You’re Self-Employed

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How to Buy a Home When You’re Self-Employed

Gearing up to buy a house for the first time is an incredible financial and life-long achievement worth celebrating. Not only are you preparing to make one of the largest investments you’ll possibly ever make, but you’re also catching a shiny glimpse of what your future could look like for the next coming years or even decades.

If you run your own small business from home, or identify as a gig worker or an independent contractor, and want to purchase a house, you may quickly find that it’s more difficult for you to obtain financing than traditional full-time workers.  The reason behind that is that it’s often harder to prove how much money you have as a self-employed worker without a steady paycheck or W-2. That’s precisely why most lenders have tighter guidelines for self-employed borrowers. 

Don’t be discouraged— while you may face a few more obstacles in the process, it’s not an impossible dream to own a home. In addition to all of the fun tasks like touring homes and exploring neighborhoods, there are plenty of challenges prospective homebuyers must consider before they can call their dream home their own. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to buy a home when you’re self-employed and provide the insight you need to prepare for the process.

Step 1: Save for a Down Payment

Regardless of whether you’re self-employed or not, the more money you’re able to put down for that first down payment, the easier it’ll be to get approved for a mortgage. Not only will your monthly payments be lower, but you’ll end up spending less altogether over the lifespan of the loan.

However, as a self-employed worker, your investments take on an additional importance – they also stand as evidence of financial security. In the eyes of a lender, financing a self-employed borrower is often considered to be riskier, which is typically why more financial information is required before approval.  

In the event that you have a sizable amount of savings to back your application, the lender will view you as far more reliable and may put you on a faster track toward approval.

Step 2: Determine Your Budget

Once you’ve got a clear picture of the sort of funding you’re able to qualify for and the down payment amount you can manage, you can shift your focus to working through how much of a home you can reasonably afford. 

Start this process by comparing monthly mortgage repayments over time with your projected monthly income and other outgoing expenses to obtain a clear idea of what your working budgets will look like in the years to come. Doing this will also give you insight into how long you can expect to pay your mortgage before your home is completely paid for.

Step 3: Get Approved for a Mortgage

According to Gallup, approximately one-third of all workers in the United States identify as part-time or full-time freelancers or contract workers. Self-employment can be enticing for a variety of reasons, and with its growing popularity, we can only hope modern lenders start shifting their preconceived notions about reliability and regulations for lending. That said, a whopping one-third of American workers may find it difficult to get approved for a mortgage with their self-employed status.

Fortunately, there are a number of clever moves you can make to better your chances of getting approved for a self employed home loan, including:

  1. Lowering your debt load.
  2. Registering and licensing your business.
  3. Paying yourself a W-2 wage rather than an owner’s draw.
  4. Reducing your tax deductions.
  5. Keeping separate business and personal accounts.
  6. Maintaining good records.

Step 4: Pick the Right Mortgage

There are several varieties of home loans, and exploring all of your options will make it easier for you to make an intelligent choice. The most common mortgage loans available include:

  • Conventional Loans
  • FHA Loans
  • USDA Loans
  • VA Loans

Wrapping Up

Purchasing a house requires a multitude of intricate moving parts and complex actions.  With just about any large investment, it’s worth taking your time with the process to ensure you move forward with a home and financial commitment decision you’re truly happy about. Using these steps, you will be able to walk into the next phase of your life with all the encouragement and trust you need, self-employed and all!

Six Ways US Online Casinos are Better than ‘Real’ Casinos

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Six Ways US Online Casinos are Better than ‘Real’ Casinos

Glamorous hotel buildings, spacious gaming floors, endless carnivores, high-end poker tables: the best land-based casinos are breathtaking. They are designed to grab your attention at first-sight and motivate you to spend money endlessly.

So, why are online casinos performing better than Las Vegas casinos? According to financial experts, Internet-based betting websites are a hidden gem. They trump their brick and mortar counterparts in multiple ways. 

In fact, the only possible reason for choosing Las Vegas over the Internet is the social experience. And even then, gaming websites have a solution for social casino players. Discover the details below.

Easy Access

When you think about it, a trip to a land-based casino takes a lot of time, money and sacrifices. First, you need to find enough money to fuel your car or pay for an air ticket. Then you need to book a hotel room and carry enough betting money.

On the flip side, online casinos are usually a few minutes away from your access. All you need is your computer—or maybe not. With an iPhone or Android device, you can play hundreds or slots and table games conveniently. 

You could be at home relaxing on your sofa after a busy day at work. Or you could be on the subway, the bus or away on Holiday in the Bahamas. Regardless, you can play your favorite slots or play poker.

Bonuses and Loyalty Program

Unless you’re famous or rich, many land-based casinos don’t give you many freebies. You might get free drinks and free parking. But that’s it. If you want comps—bonuses to bet slots and card games for free—you must be a high roller.

In all fairness, Las Vegas casinos treat VIP customers like royalty. They get free air tickets and paid-for rides through limousines. Of course, they also get hotel accommodation, butler services and free chips.

But as mentioned, you only get 5-star treatment if you’re a VIP customer. On the Internet, you don’t need to be a higher roller to receive bonuses. In fact, sometimes you get freebies even before you place your first bet.

Named no deposit free spins, you receive these bonuses for creating a new account at some casinos. They come in small amounts, though: ten free spins or $20. According the best online casino USA guide, roulettesites.org, the biggest bonuses come when you deposit money.

Some casinos give you 100% of your first deposit as a bonus. Others double, triple or quadruple the amount for a maximum of up to $10, 000. Still, to be clear, that’s the welcome bonus alone. At the best sites, you get rewards weekly or monthly.

No Crowds

If you have been to a busy land-based casino, you know how crowdy it can get. Sure, people visit the establishments for different reasons. Some people want to play slots. Others visit for social events.

Still, the many guests at brick and mortar casinos make these places pretty crowdy. Sometimes you have to queue to play your favorite slot. Or you have to deal with noisy players even when your table game requires concentration.

Fortunately, you never have to deal with crowds at online casinos. If you choose slots, it’s you versus the machine. Most RNG table games can also be played alone. But if you want to play with another person, you can always move to the live casino section.

Broader Game Variety

Although land-based aren’t created equal, many of them provide far fewer games than their online counterparts. Las Vegas casinos offer up to 3000 slots and card games, so they are well-loaded.

But out there, the average brick and mortar casino features a handful of table games and no more than 200 slots. Additionally, not every game works. And worse, the games are replaced constantly.

On the Internet, there are more games than you can play in a year. Picture this. The average software developer has 70 games. Some companies have 1000+ slots and card games. And there are over 100 companies that create online casino games.

In other words, you can play thousands of slots and card games from over 100 software providers. All you need is to find a casino that provides your favorite gaming positions: bingo, roulette, blackjack, slots, sports betting, baccarat or craps.

Safe and Secure

One of the reasons why online casinos are mushrooming in the US is that they’re safer than a decade ago. So, what changed? For starters, online gambling is legal in many states. And that makes it easier to find betting apps licensed and regulated locally.

On the flip side, the safety and security standards of online casinos have increased. Nearly every operator features a secured website. They work with renowned developers and payment companies.

 In other words, the room of getting scammed at today’s online casinos is slim. You could deposit $10 or $10,000 and you can be assured that your money is safe. When it comes to cash outs, the process is even safer than walking out with money from a brick and mortar establishment.

Truth be told, many land-based casinos are safe too. It’s hard to get robbed at an established casino in Las Vegas. And if you want, you don’t have to walk away with cash. You can provide your bank account and your money will be deposited. Still, to be clear, more and more people feel safe spending their money online.

Better Returns

Safety and security aside, another reason Americans are choosing online casinos is that they provide better value. For example, many online slots have a Return to Player (RTP) percentages of 90% to 99%. In contrast, the average land-based slot machine has an RTP of 88%. 

Table games, also payout at better rates. And that’s because they have a lower house edge than their land-based competitors. Additionally, they come in many varieties, which ensure you can choose the best-paying games.

Your Turn

Unless you want to attend a concert held at a land-based casino, playing slots and card games online makes more sense. You don’t need to leave your house or spend a lot of money. And you don’t need to be rich to get bonuses. 

4 Practical Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

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4 Practical Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

It’s no mystery that the Earth’s climate is changing. While climate deniers claim it’s natural for the Earth’s temperatures to warm over time, the rapid acceleration of forest fires, hurricanes, and polar ice caps melting beg to differ. Climate change is real and happening fast, which is why you may be wondering what you can do in your personal life to make our world a cleaner, greener space.

While a bulk of pollution comes from big corporations and governments failing to pass legislation to hold them accountable, everyday practices of humans contribute to the climate crisis as well. To ensure you’re doing your part to build a sustainable future, take a look at these four practical ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

1. Use public transportation

Driving to and from work, to a friend’s house, or any other destination, emits tons of pollutants, such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen, into the air, which depletes the ozone layer and leads to warmer temperatures. When you multiply this by billions of drivers across the globe, it makes a serious impact.

By using public transportation, you’re splitting emissions between more than one person. This means fewer greenhouse gases will be emitted into the air. While it’s unrealistic to not drive at all, carpooling or taking public transportation a few times a week can add up over time and reduce your carbon footprint.

Other ways to reduce your carbon footprint while driving include:

  • Investing in an electric car that doesn’t run on fossil fuels
  • Keep your tires pumped to improve your fuel economy
  • Drive efficiently by going easy on the gas and breaks
  • Use cruise control on long drives

When you’re behind the wheel, think consciously of your actions to ensure you’re driving efficiently and cutting down on emissions.

2. Reduce plastic consumption

We’ve all heard of the massive plastic islands floating in the middle of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. These islands formed from decades of dumping plastic into our public water streams, including rivers, lakes, and oceans. Over time, they collected out to sea forming expansive islands that are hurting marine ecosystems.

Reducing your plastic consumption is another great way to reduce your carbon footprint. You probably use more plastic than you think of, such as water bottles, disposable coffee cups, and tea bags. To reduce your plastic consumption, consider these tips:

  • Use metal straws instead of plastic straws—or don’t use a straw at all
  • Bring reusable grocery bags to the store
  • Stop chewing gum (it’s made from plastic!) 
  • Buy products made from boxes rather than plastic, such as laundry detergent or milk
  • Carry around a reusable water bottle
  • Bring containers for take-out food and leftovers

3. Install solar panels

Your home might be one of the biggest pollutants in your life. After all, it takes a lot of resources and energy to keep your home heated in the winter and cool in the summer. Most homes still run on electricity generated from fossil fuels like coal. If you have the funds, consider transitioning your home to a renewable energy source like solar. To mitigate some of the costs, you may want to consider property assessed clean energy (PACE) funding. With PACE funding, you can pay for home upgrades that increase energy efficiency, such as installing solar panels, energy-efficient windows, and wind-resistant roofing.

4. Shop secondhand

One of the biggest trends of 2020 is ditching fast fashion. Fast fashion consists of large retail stores that produce cheap, trendy garments that often go out of style with the seasons. Notable fast fashion retailers include Forever 21, Zara, and H&M. While clothes and accessories from these stores are affordable and trendy, they’re extremely harmful to the environment. 

As much as you might love these stores, it’s best to part ways and shop secondhand at thrift stores. The beauty of thrifting is that you can find one-of-a-kind pieces not found anywhere else, and reduce demand in the fast fashion industry. And if you really want to buy something new, look for sustainable clothing brands that only roll out new items a few times a year and in a limited quantity.

The bottom line

Reducing your carbon footprint might seem like a lot of effort. However, there are plenty of small lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the amount of emissions your actions emit into the air. From using public transportation to shopping secondhand, these are just some of the ways you can reduce your carbon footprint.

3 Tips for Entrepreneurs Before Filing for Bankruptcy

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3 Tips for Entrepreneurs Before Filing for Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy is never an easy decision for a business owner. However, when times get tough, it can often be the best move available to you. If you’re an entrepreneur who’s considering filing for bankruptcy, take these three tips into account before you make it official. Click here for an experienced Insolvency Practitioner to guide you through the process.

Tip #1: Determine Whether You Need to File for Bankruptcy 

If you’re an entrepreneur who’s considering filing for bankruptcy, then there’s no doubt that you’re in some kind of financial trouble. Perhaps you rolled out your product or service at the wrong time, or you conducted a market analysis and found favorable conditions, but then the market took a nosedive the moment you entered it. On the other hand, maybe you made some management errors that proved costly for your business, or you got pushed out of the market by a competitor. There are a seemingly endless number of reasons that force a business to end up in financial peril. But with the economic depression that’s set in as a result of COVID-19, many businesses—from restaurants in New York to hotels in Hawaii—have found themselves in the same position as yourself.

Whatever the case may be, before filing for bankruptcy you should take some time to consider if there are any other possible options available to you. Are there any costs you could cut in order to keep your head above water? Are there any business practices that you still have time to change? Is it still possible to reach out to your creditors and renegotiate your debt? 

If the answer to all of these questions is no, and you don’t see any other way out of your financial predicament, then bankruptcy may be the only answer. However, you should keep in mind that bankruptcy isn’t the end of the world. In fact, in some cases it’s actually a smart move that you can take in order to shield yourself from aggressive creditors and preserve your financial well-being. 

Tip #2: Hire a Lawyer 

Filing for bankruptcy can be an extremely arduous and complicated process, so it’s best to hire someone who knows what they’re doing to help you out. Once you’ve determined that bankruptcy is the only option available to you, consult with a bankruptcy lawyer in order to figure out your next steps. Keep in mind that bankruptcy laws vary based on where you live, so if your business is based in Chicago, for instance, then you’ll want to find a bankruptcy lawyer in Chicago who’s familiar with the local laws and regulations. 

Tip #3: Decide Which Type of Bankruptcy is for You 

Before filing for bankruptcy, you’ll have to decide which type of bankruptcy makes the most sense for your particular situation. There are three separate types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13. Let’s discuss the major differences between these three. 

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is used to essentially close down and liquidate a business entirely. Seeing as it eliminates unsecured debts and liquidates your business, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is commonly used by small business owners who have taken on a lot of outstanding debt, but have very little income and few assets. It’s also beneficial to small business owners who just want to shut their business down, and don’t want to deal with things like negotiating with creditors and selling off their assets. That’s because, in this case, a bankruptcy trustee would be put in charge of liquidating your business’s assets and negotiating with creditors. 

Chapter 11 bankruptcy is primarily used by corporations who are experiencing debt or cash flow problems, but don’t want to shut down entirely. This type of bankruptcy protects a business from creditors as it attempts to reorganize its finances under the watch of a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee. However, Chapter 11 can be a long, complicated, and, in the long-run, expensive process, which is why it’s almost always used by corporations or large companies. 

Finally, you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy when you and your business are legally considered to be a single entity. This type of bankruptcy usually means you don’t have to liquidate your assets but, on the other hand, you have to sort out a plan to repay your debts over a period of time. This approach is typically used by small business owners who continue to maintain an income with cash optimization and have a great deal of assets that they want to protect from seizure by creditors.

Sometimes filing for bankruptcy is inevitable. But, when you’re forced to take that step, make sure you do the right way, in order to protect yourself and your assets to the greatest possible extent. 

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