Mecklenburg Co., community partners help find shelter for homeless after âTent Cityâ forced to clear
Mecklenburg County begins homeless camp evictions By Courtney Cole | February 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 11:16 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Benjamin Blake has lived at what is known as âTent Cityâ in Charlotteâs North End for nearly a year.
On Tuesday, Mecklenburg County issued an abatement order, giving the residents in that area 72 hours to vacate the premises, citing a growing rat infestation.
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Blake told WBTV he has spent many other years in and out of a permanent home. Key hasnât had a permanent home in seven years and heâs been dealing with grief after losing multiple family members too.
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