The Most Discounted Charlotte Stores for Black Friday 2018

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The Most Discounted Charlotte Stores for Black Friday 2018

With Black Friday sales starting earlier and many retailers offering even deeper price cuts this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released a new report on 2018’s Best Stores for Black Friday.

WalletHub surveyed nearly 10,000 deals from 35 of the biggest U.S. retailers’ 2018 Black Friday ad scans to identify the stores offering the biggest discounts in various product categories such as “Appliances,” “Jewelry” and “Toys.”

Best Places to Shop on Black Friday

Retailer 2018 Avg. % Discount by Retailer 2017 Avg. % Discount by Retailer 2016 Avg. % Discount by Retailer 2015 Avg. % Discount by Retailer
Belk 68.9% 62.8% N/A 59.5%
JCPenney 65.1% 66.3% 62.8% 68.0%
Stage 62.1% 60.8% 62.8% 63.9%
Kohl’s 60.8% 66.3% 58.1% 66.7%
New York & Company 54.5% N/A N/A N/A
Payless ShoeSource 50.3% N/A N/A N/A
Dick’s Sporting Goods 49.9% 35.1% N/A N/A
Macy’s 48.7% 45.6% 63.4% 56.0%
Fred Meyer 45.3% 43.9% 49.7% 45.3%
Shopko 45.2% 55.9% 55.6% N/A
Sears 42.9% 50.1% 43.9% 41.7%
Office Depot and OfficeMax 42.6% 34.5% 43.0% 42.8%
Lenovo 40.1% N/A N/A N/A
Meijer 39.8% 32.4% 33.8% 39.1%
Kmart 37.9% 35.8% 28.6% 50.1%
Target 34.8% 36.2% 28.6% 37.3%
Stein Mart 33.0% N/A N/A N/A
Staples 32.0% 32.3% 33.1% 34.4%
BJ’s 31.0% 32.1% 32.0% 30.6%
Walmart 29.9% 34.2% 32.6% 30.1%
Microsoft 29.9% N/A 29.3% N/A
Jet.com 29.4% N/A N/A N/A
Amazon 29.3% 36.8% 24.7% 25.8%
Best Buy 28.7% 30.0% 33.2% 33.5%
Newegg 28.4% 28.3% N/A N/A
Academy Sports + Outdoors 28.0% N/A N/A N/A
HP 27.5% 34.0% 28.5% N/A
Dell Home 27.4% 29.3% 35.7% 35.3%
Costco 25.1% 21.9% 25.4% 19.5%
Harbor Freight 23.5% 22.5% 62.6% N/A
Big Lots 22.9% 24.1% 23.5% 27.1%
Sam’s Club 22.3% N/A 28.3% 24.9%
Ace Hardware 21.9% 21.5% 27.7% 34.2%
Gander Outdoors 18.0% N/A N/A N/A
True Value 16.3% 32.8% 31.9% N/A
All Retailers 37.0% 37.1% 39.0% 40.2%

 

Key Stats

  • Belk has the highest overall discount rate at 68.9 percent, whereas True Value has the lowest at 16.3 percent.
  • The overall average discount for Black Friday is 37 percent. Consumers should aim for this discount amount or higher to avoid Black-Friday traps. Macy’s coupons have been consistently fair and dependable.
  • The “Apparel & Accessories” category has the biggest share of discounted items, 28.03 percent of all offers, whereas the “Consumer Packaged Goods” category has the smallest at 1.62 percent.

Amazon.com is the best online retailer for Black Friday deals – this year they’re running huge discounts on select products for 5 full days during “Black Friday Week“.

You can view the WalletHub’s full report here.

Belmont and McAdenville Dominating Charlotte’s Christmas Light Battles This Year

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Belmont and McAdenville Dominating Charlotte’s Christmas Light Battles This Year

From wintry streetscapes, to glowing gardens, to every home in a small town lit up, Belmont and McAdenville will be offering the best Christmas light shows around the Charlotte region this year. 

In addition to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s lavish Holidays at the Garden celebration and McAdenville’s transformation into the renowned Christmas Town USA, the town of Belmont will also be adding several new light shows this year. 

Said Jim Hoffman, chairman of Belmont Tourism Development Authority, “Belmont is known for its southern charm, but we’re quickly becoming known as a place for families and abundant activity as well. That is displayed fully at Christmastime. Whether it’s experiencing the wonder and awe of a million glowing lights at the Garden or it’s becoming steeped in the nostalgia of historic Belmont’s brick-lined sidewalks or McAdenville’s Christmas Town traditions. Or even if it’s going quite contemporary by donning a big white beard for the first Santa Hustle downtown this December, there is something for everyone, from near or far, here in Belmont during this joyful time of year.”

The jolly fun begins in late November across the Belmont area. At DSBG, experience “A Mile of a Million Lights” at this year’s Holidays at the Garden, which opens Nov 23. Bigger and better than ever before, this event features more lights than years past including new lights of fire and ice in the perennial gardens. Explore the nearly 400-acre venue’s winter wonderland with a towering orchid tree, model train displays, Children’s Discovery Trail of activities, live music and holiday shopping opportunities. Make it an evening to remember with some roasted marshmallows over a crackling fire, some hot cider and a visit with the big man, Santa Claus. The event continues through Jan. 6.

Christmas Town USA lives up to its moniker beginning Nov. 30 when the city’s lights start to sparkle nightly following the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. McAdenville, just three miles from Belmont, welcomes thousands of worldwide visitors each year since its 1956 debut. Its noncommercial holiday display is brimming with nostalgia – street-lined lit homes, more than 375 decorated trees, 200 shining lamppost wreathes, chiming Christmas music, a life-size Nativity scene and a large gleaming lake fountain, reflecting its brilliant colors along the water. For more than six decades, this globally renowned tradition has warmed hearts even on the coldest of North Carolina nights. Christmas Town USA and its accompanying festivities – including the annual Yule Log Ceremony, a spectacle since 1950 – will shimmer through Dec 26.

On Dec. 1, Belmont welcomes a new holiday event to town – the Festival of Trees. This inaugural seasonal celebration will light up historic downtown as the city’s businesses and nonprofits decorate trees throughout Stowe Park and nearby Main Street, including within and outside the Historic District’s shops. This new holiday tradition shines brightly through Dec. 31. It helps illuminate two of the city’s finest annual traditions – the Christmas Tree Lighting at Belmont City Hall on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m., to feature a candlelight ceremony and Christmas carols, and the Belmont Christmas Parade on Dec. 4 at 3:30 p.m., marching through historic downtown with festive delight.

As the merry month nears its end, another inaugural event takes its starting position – the first Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon. Participants are invited to dress the part with Santa hats and beards as they run through historic downtown Belmont on Dec. 22. An epic afterparty with, of course, candy and cookies awaits at the finish line. Fun for the entire family, a one-mile Rudolph Run welcomes kids to join in the day’s festivities.

“Belmont is blossoming with activity and it’s wonderful to see inaugural events also blooming alongside long-standing traditions holiday season,” said Ted Hall, president of the Chamber of Commerce. “With businesses decking the halls and our communities pulling out all the seasonal stops, we’re ready to welcome guests from around the world to experience our sweet southern hospitality during this beautiful and bright time of year.”

NCDIT Urges Cautious Use of Email over Holiday Season

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NCDIT Urges Cautious Use of Email over Holiday Season

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is advising people to carefully monitor solicitations and other communications they receive during the coming holiday season.

Cybercriminals often take advantage of people’s generosity and distractions during the holiday season to gain access to their data, said State Chief Risk Officer Maria Thompson. She encourages people to remain vigilant and to follow good cyber hygiene at home and at work.

“Criminals often pose as volunteers or charitable organizations in an attempt to steal your private data or your money,” Thompson said. “Also remember to check on your elderly loved ones. They are often an easy target. Everyone should be careful when giving money or sharing information online even when working with what may seem like a well-established organization.”

To help stop cybercriminals:

  • Carefully look at email and web addresses. Cybercriminals will make them look as legitimate as possible, often using variations of spellings. The URL may have a different domain – such as .net or .com – when it should be .gov instead.
  • Do not click on links in emails from anyone unless you know and have verified the sender of the email.
  • Take time to look at the sender’s email address. Do not click on any links until you are certain the organization is real. Check the organization’s website for its contact information and use sites such as www.charitynavigator.org to verify a charity organization.
  • Change your password immediately if you believe you were the victim of a scam.
  • Do not use public WiFi to do your shopping. However, if you do, ensure you use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) as an added layer of protection to your communication.
  • Check your bank account for suspicious transactions, even those of small amounts.
  • Make sure your all anti-malware software is up-to-date and that you have enacted the anti-phishing software provided by your email client.

For more information on holiday frauds and scams, or to report any, please contact the North Carolina Consumer Protection Division in the Attorney General’s Office by visiting ncdoj.gov or by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM toll-free within North Carolina.

CDC Issues New Lettuce Recall, Urging People To “stop eating and throw away all romaine lettuce”

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CDC Issues New Lettuce Recall, Urging People To “stop eating and throw away all romaine lettuce”

Just months after Romaine Lettuce was announced safe to eat again, this morning the CDC sent out an emergency statement urging all Americans to immediately throw away all traces of the plant.

The statement noted that “consumers who have any type of romaine lettuce in their home should not eat it and should throw it away, even if some of it was eaten and no one has gotten sick,” and added, “retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak.”

At least 32 people across 11 states have already been infected with a new strain of E. coli, resulting in 13 hospitalizations so far.

According to the CDC’s latest press release:

“As of November 20, 2018, 32 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 11 states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 8, 2018 to October 31, 2018. Ill people range in age from 7 to 84 years, with a median age of 24. Sixty-six percent of ill people are female. Of 26 people with information available, 13 (50%) were hospitalized, including one person who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.

Illnesses that occurred after October 30, 2018, might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill with E. coliinfection and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of two to three weeks.”

Charlotte’s ‘Holiday Bachelor’ Going Viral After Posting Thanksgiving Date Packages

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Charlotte’s ‘Holiday Bachelor’ Going Viral After Posting Thanksgiving Date Packages

Charlotte’s own ‘holiday bachelor’ is now going viral after offering to accompany “any single ladies out there this holiday season who don’t want to spend another year listening to their mother ask them

‘when are you going to finally meet a nice man and settle down?'”

Although he wasn’t serious when he first posted it, he’s now reconsidering after the flood of responses.

“It started off as a joke but as I keep getting these messages, then like if something works out, it can be legit,” Joseph told NBC Charlotte.

In an interview with Spectrum News, he said, “I mean, if the right person contacted me I’d be down. Like I said, I need a place to go for Thanksgiving dinner. If there’s a right girl out there and you kind of want to shut your parents up then, I’d be happy to do so.”

As of 10am this morning, Richard has already received over 1,000 messages requesting his services all around the greater Charlotte region.

Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte Receives $5 Million Grant From Jeff Bezos

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Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte Receives $5 Million Grant From Jeff Bezos

Today, The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte received a $5 million Day 1 Families Fund grant to launch a robust access-to-employment program and expand shelter options for families.

The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, through its programs and efforts at the Center of Hope, is recognized as a leader in the fight to end homelessness. The Center of Hope has implemented national best practices such as low-barrier sheltering; utilizing a housing-first model; and offering on-site wrap-around services such as a health clinic, substance abuse treatment, and a Boys & Girls Club.

“This investment from Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos and the Day 1 Families Fund here in Charlotte – and across the nation – is going to make a tremendous impact in supporting families experiencing homeless,” said Major Larry Broome, area commander for The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte. “We are immeasurably grateful for this partnership in our aim to end homelessness, one family at a time.”

“Ultimately, our goal, with the help of this grant, is to reduce the demand for emergency shelter in our community,” said Broome. “We will be able to enhance our existing services, including the addition of housing navigators to help clients identify and apply for housing. We will also be able to add more robust programs, including GED classes, job training, resume building and more, to help our shelter clients increase their income.”

“One vital aspect missing in our community is dedicated shelter space to serve intact families,” added Deronda Metz, The Salvation Army’s director of social services. “These funds will allow us to evaluate our capital needs and determine an actionable plan for serving these families.”

The Salvation Army has a long, storied history of serving Charlotte’s homeless population, and as a result, it has been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally as a leader.

“This funding allows us to add even more strength to what we currently do for families and the flexibility to do much more, including collaborations across our community to tackle the deep-rooted, systemic problems that keep people in poverty,” said Metz. “We know we cannot end family homelessness on our own, but we can end homelessness for one family at a time and give them hope for the future.”

The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte is one of 24 nonprofits to receive the first Day 1 Families Fund grants, totaling $97.5 million. Recipients from around the country include: Abode Services, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, Community of Hope, Community Rebuilders, Crossroads Rhode Island, District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH), Emerald Development & Economic Network (EDEN) Inc., FrontLine Service, Hamilton Families, Heartland Family Service, Housing Families First, JOIN, LA Family Housing (LAFH), Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS), Primo Center for Women and Children, Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA), SEARCH Homeless Services, Simpson Housing Services, The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, The Salvation Army of Greater Houston, UMOM New Day Centers and Urban Resource Institute (URI).

Founded by Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos, the Bezos Day One Fund consists of two programs: the Day 1 Families Fund that provides grants to nonprofit organizations fighting homelessness, and the Day 1 Academies Fund that will fund and build a network of pre-schools in low-income communities across the country. The Day 1 Families Fund’s vision comes from the inspiring Mary’s Place in Seattle: no child should sleep outside. A small group of expert advisors provided input to the Bezos Day One Fund team to select these organizations. The Day 1 Families Fund will be awarding grants annually. For more information, visit www.BezosDayOneFund.org/Day1FamiliesFund.

Police Warning About New IRS Scam Around The Charlotte Region

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Police Warning About New IRS Scam Around The Charlotte Region

The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office is now warning people about a growing scam where a caller purports to be with the Internal Revenue Service and tells callers that they are about to be arrested for overdue taxes.

Yesterday alone, the Caldwell County communications center received more than 100 phone calls from people reporting the scam. One at least one occasion, the victim sent the caller money, according to detectives.

Here’s how the increasingly common scam works;

Authorities warn anyone receiving a call from someone who claims to be from the IRS to write down their number but not to talk to them. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement office, the real IRS at 800-829-1040, or the Treasury Inspector General at 800-366-4484. You can also go to their website at www.tigta.gov.

Ovens Auditorium & Bojangles’ Coliseum Hosting A Wide Array of Holiday Happenings

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Ovens Auditorium & Bojangles’ Coliseum Hosting A Wide Array of Holiday Happenings

From family-friendly performances to chart-topping tours, the holiday season is looking merry and bright with a festive event schedule at historic Bojangles’ Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium this year.

“Our venues have played an important role in many Charlotteans lives—from their graduations to their first concert or sporting event,” says Bojangles’ Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium General Manager Cathy Buchhofer. “We look forward to welcoming locals and visitors back with their family and friends for a special holiday memory this year.”

There will be several special discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday as well as other holiday discounts running from now to Dec. 2 through StubHub.com.

The full holiday lineup can be found below;

“A Gospel According To Jazz Christmas”

When: Friday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $41 and $72 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Grammy award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum will kick off his 7th Annual Christmas concert tour in Charlotte, sharing the stage with the phenomenal Sheila E. The concert will also feature Kirk’s brother, vocalist Kevin Whalum, vocalist Lynn Mabry and musical director, keyboardist and vocalist John Stoddart.

 

Charlotte Checkers vs. Laval Rocket – Family Night

When: Saturday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m.

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

Tickets: Tickets start at $18 (plus applicable service charges).

About: During Family Night presented by Fairfield Inn & Suites, groups of four or more save 40 percent when purchasing online—perfect for visiting family during the Thanksgiving holidays.

 

Charlotte Checkers vs. Laval Rocket – Postgame Skate with Team

When: Sunday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m.

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

Tickets: Tickets start at $18 (plus applicable service charges).

About: The Postgame Skate ticket package includes a discounted platinum section ticket as well as a voucher for the Postgame Skate with players presented by Novant Health.

 

Martina McBride – “The Joy of Christmas Tour”

When: Sunday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $49.50 and $75 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Country music icon Martina McBride continues her “The Joy of Christmas Tour” tradition, this time adding songs from her new album and bringing to life the big band and orchestral sounds by using local symphonies on each stop.

 

for KING & COUNTRY “Little Drummer Boy | The Christmas Tour”

When: Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

Tickets: Tickets cost between $30.50 and $70.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Two-time Grammy Award winners for KING & COUNTRY and special guest Zach Williams will hit the road in December with their Christmas tour extravaganza “Little Drummer Boy | The Christmas Tour”, presented by Compassion.

 

SiriusXM Presents “The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s Christmas Rocks! Tour”

When: Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $49.50 and $69.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy Award winner Brian Setzler and his 19-piece orchestra will visit Charlotte on their 15th anniversary “Christmas Rocks! Tour,” presented for the fourth consecutive year by SiriusXM.

 

“A Christmas Story, The Musical”

When: Tuesday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 9 (multiple times)

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $27 and $101.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About:  “A Christmas Story, The Musical”, presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage.

 

“CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY presents Wonderland”

When: Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $65 and $100 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: “CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY presents Wonderland” will take audiences on a journey into the visual world of “Wonderland” with amazing acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer. The show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of a symphony orchestra.

 

“Rocking Around The Christmas Tree With Darci Lynne And Friends”

When: Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $29.75 and $99.75 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Singer/Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is one of the youngest contestants to ever win NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” garnering over 21 million views on AGT’s YouTube and the most votes for a final performance in the history of the show.

 

Charlotte Checkers vs. Hartford Wolfpack – Teddy Bear Toss & Family Night

When: Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

Tickets: Tickets start at $18 (plus applicable service charges).

About: During Family Night presented by Fairfield Inn & Suites, groups of four or more save 40 percent when purchasing online—perfect for family visiting during the holidays. Fans are also invited to bring a stuffed animal to toss onto the ice after the first goal. All stuffed animals collected will be donated to local nonprofits for the holidays.

 

The Beach Boys – “Reason For The Season Christmas Tour”

When: Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $57 and $117 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: The Beach Boys, presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts, will hit the Ovens Auditorium stage to perform classics from their Christmas album as well as new music from Mike Love’s “Reason for the Season” album. The Grammy Award-winning and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band is led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with musical director Scott Totten, Jeffrey Foskett, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Keith Hubacher, continue the legacy of the iconic American band.

 

“A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage”

When: Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m.

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $25 and $65 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: This brand new touring production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage” by Charles M. Schulz features everyone’s favorite Peanuts gang – Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, Sally, and more, all led by the lovable Charlie Brown – as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. “A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage”, Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, showcases the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi, performed by a three-piece ensemble on stage, as well as a concert of beloved holiday carols led by the Peanuts characters.

 

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

When: Sunday, Dec. 23

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $30 and $177 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: Experience Moscow Ballet’s “Dove of Peace Tour”, spreading goodwill in over 100 cities across North America this holiday season, and presenting world class performers; Russian folk legends Father Christmas and Snow Maiden, backdrops hand-painted by Russian masters; and a Dove of Peace with a 20 foot wingspan.

 

The Avett Brothers

When: Sunday, Dec. 30 at 8:30 p.m. & Monday, Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m.

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

Tickets: Tickets cost between $49.50 and $89.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: This past year has been historical for The Avett Brothers as they released their critically acclaimed documentary, “May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers.” The film followed the band as they wrote their Grammy nominated album”True Sadness.” The album achieved the group’s highest career debut to date, dominated multiple charts and was nominated for Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Performance for “Ain’t No Man” by the 2017 Grammy Awards.

 

“Dancing with the Stars: Live!”

When: Monday, Dec. 31

Where: Ovens Auditorium

Tickets: Tickets cost between $49.50 and $85 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

About: TV’s biggest dance show returns on tour this winter with “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” The tour delivers a spectacular night of show-stopping dance performances from world-renowned dancers including Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Hayley Erbert and Britt Stewart, with more surprise casting to be announced.

CMPD Asking For Public’s Help In Finding Sexual Assault Suspect

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CMPD Asking For Public’s Help In Finding Sexual Assault Suspect

CMPD officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying a sexual assault and carjacking suspect from an incident that occurred this past weekend in West Charlotte.

According to the official statement, “the 22-year-old female victim advised that she was using an ATM in the 1600 block of Woodlawn Road when she was approached by an unknown male. The suspect forced his way into her vehicle with a weapon, drove to another location and attempted to sexually assault the victim.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’10”, and was last seen wearing jeans, a two-tone jacket. (possibly gray and white), black and white shoes, black hat and a gray mask covering his nose and mouth.

The suspect may be in possession of the victim’s vehicle, a 2009 Hyundai Sonata with South Carolina tag PEJ-947.”

Police sent out an update on Saturday, saying

and again yesterday with even more information about the suspect;

Anyone with information is asked to immediately call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or 911. To learn more about Crime Stoppers, please visit http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. The report number is 20181116-0203-02.

Here’s Why Charlotte Became One of The Fastest Growing Cities in The Country Recently

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Here’s Why Charlotte Became One of The Fastest Growing Cities in The Country Recently

charlotte-skyline-elizabeth-sunset-facebookAccording to the Census Bureau’s most recent estimates, Charlotte’s total population saw one of the largest growth rates in the country among large cities over the past few years.

A total of 888,000 people have moved to the Charlotte metro – a decade-long growth rate of 59.6%, which officially made Charlotte one of the fastest growing cities in the country.

Sparefoot.com’s infographic does a good job of explaining why our city is drawing so many people to the area.

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