Charlotte's Tent City And An Update On Homelessness In The Queen City
WFAE Just drive down Interstate 277 or near 12th and Tryon streets in Charlotte and you will see it: a "Tent City" of homeless people. Those tents are their homes and the presence of this exploding cluster of tents is testament to the need for affordable housing in Charlotte. This isn’t a new problem, but Tent City has brought new urgency to finding a solution. Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris announced on Tuesday that the residents of Tent City must leave due to health risks related to a growing rat infestation at the site. Mike Collins and a panel of experts sit down ...
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