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In its mid-year public safety report, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department revealed an increase in auto thefts at the hand of juveniles, as well as a decrease in violent crimes.
Many of these historically overlooked thoroughfares still have higher crime rates than Mecklenburg County as a whole. Now, the city is trying some new approaches to turn things around as neighborhood groups continue their efforts to create safe, inviting communities.
The land could then be used for affordable housing and local retail space, said Charlotte City Councilwoman Dante Anderson. The city council will vote on the plan at their regular meeting on Monday.
Charlotte businesses cited for violating order as health leaders warn of COVID-19 surge Charlotte businesses cited for violating order as health leaders warn of COVID-19 surge By Brandon Hamilton | December 21, 2020 at 6:37 PM EST - Updated December 21 at 8:12 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As positive coronavirus cases continue to surge across Mecklenburg County, health leaders are urging everyone to avoid large gatherings during the holiday. The plea comes days after four Charlotte businesses were cited by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for violating Governor Roy Cooper’s e...