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CarolinaMLS June Home Sales Reflect Slowing Sales Market

The Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association reports on the residential real estate market in this region based on Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. (CarolinaMLS) data. CarolinaMLS year-over-year home sales in June decreased 3.8 percent with 4,719 properties sold compared to 4,904 properties sold in June 2016. Home sales were up 10.3 percent compared to May 2017. The average sales price ($290,067) increased 3.9 percent compared to the average sales price in June 2016 ($279,243). The median sales price ($245,000) increased 8.9 percent compared to the median sales price in June 2016 ($225,000). The average list price in June 2017 ($318,922) increased 7.9

24 (Hours of Booty) Foundation Announces 2017 Grant Beneficiaries

The 24 Foundation today announced its 2017 grant recipients that the organization and two of its signature events – 24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte and 24 Indianapolis – will support in 2017. “24 Foundation is thrilled to expand our impact on cancer navigation and survivorship through a new tier of community organizations and partners,” said Mallory Walsh, executive director of 24 Foundation. “The range of services provided by this portfolio allows 24 Foundation to impact the life of someone affected by cancer during and after treatment in a magnitude of ways.” In addition to its five

GM Financial Presents Cool Cars for Remarkable Kids to Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte

GM Financial will formally present a Cool Cars for Remarkable Kids vehicle to the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte on Wednesday, July 12, at GM Financial Servicing Center, 12125 Herbert Wayne Ct. Suite 100, Huntersville, NC. The company recently announced the expansion of its Cool Cars program in select markets across the U.S., creating mobility options for potentially hundreds of RMHC families, many of whom have traveled miles from their homes for medical treatment for their sick children. This program allows these children and their families to use an off-lease GM Financial vehicle to meet their transportation needs while visiting the

CRTPO Seeks Public Comment On Draft Transportation Improvement Program

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a public comment period to obtain public input on its 2018-2027 DRAFT Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), amendments to the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), and the air quality conformity determination report for the MTP & TIP. Residents and other interested parties within the Charlotte Urbanized Area, which includes Iredell, Mecklenburg and portions of Union County, are invited to comment The draft project lists and maps are posted on the CRTPO website: www.crtpo.org. Comments should be directed to Neil Burke using the following methods: E-Mail: in**@***po.org Regular Mail: CRTPO Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government

Local Surgeon Launches “Wisdom” Effort in Support of Higher Education

Wisdom for Wisdom initiative will provide financial relief for local student According to the Bureau Labor of Statistics, current textbook prices have risen over three times the rate of inflation since the BLS began tracking in 1977. This means, since the start of 1977, textbook prices have seen a rise of over 1041%. With these growing costs, students are struggling to achieve their full academic potential. They are finding themselves spending more time working to pay for these educational fees than working on their education itself. High textbook prices are the reason why Dr. Amir Marashi felt he had to

Concord Downtown Development Launches App For Historic Downtown Tours

The Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) has just released an App dedicated to the Downtown Concord experience. This free interactive application is a great resource to both visitors and residents alike. The highlight of the app is a self-guided historic walking tour of Downtown Concord. Beacons have been installed at over fifty sites in the immediate Downtown area that will utilize Bluetooth technology to create an interactive tour. Users will need to enable Bluetooth to receive the self-guided walking tour communication. This self-paced tour will inform participants of the history of a particular building with accompanying images of yesteryear. Users will

Victoria Huggins Crowned Miss North Carolina

Victoria Huggins has enjoyed traveling as a professional motivational speaker and vocalist upon request nationwide since the age of seven. She has been honored to represent her community on a variety of television shows including It’s Showtime at the Apollo (1998), Star Search (2000), American Idol (Top 100, 2011), and the American Bible Challenge (2014). Because of these and other wonderful opportunities, Victoria has been invited to share her testimony and musical gifts in YMCA’s, schools, fairs, and churches across the country. On June 24th, 2017, Victoria was crowned the 80th Miss North Carolina. She earned a $20,000 scholarship in

McDonald’s Is Now Available for Delivery on UberEATS in Charlotte

Whether they are home, the office, or somewhere in between, McDonald’s customers in Greater Charlotte Area can now enjoy their favorite burgers, fries, beverages and desserts delivered right to them through UberEATS. Now McDelivery on UberEATS is available at 38 McDonald’s restaurants throughout the Greater Charlotte Area. “We are excited to bring a new level of convenience and personalization to our customers in the Greater Charlotte Area with UberEATS,” said local Owner/Operator Marty Ranft. “Our customers have told us they enjoy experiencing McDonald’s in new ways, and we look forward to offering more ways to enjoy their favorite menu items.”

CATS Opens New Cornelius Park and Ride Facility

CATS (Charlotte Area Transit System) has celebrated the grand opening of a new park and ride facility in the Town of Cornelius. The facility, located at Sefton Park Road and One Norman Place, has 354 parking spaces including eight handicap accessible spots and two motorcycle spots. The facility also includes a bus operator comfort station, rider shelter, benches, two emergency blue light phones, bike racks and provides pedestrian access to main thoroughfare. CATS broke ground on the approximately $5 million Cornelius park and ride facility in fall 2016. Funded in part through a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement grant

Local Treatment Center Receives Two $100,000 Grants To Treat Addiction

The Dilworth Center is pleased to announce it has received two $100,000 grants from the Mecklenburg County ABC Board. These funds will support the Center’s Adult Treatment and Adolescent Treatment Programs. The Mecklenburg County ABC Board awards annual grants through a highly competitive application and review process. “We are pleased to support the Dilworth Center’s ongoing efforts to address and treat the disease of addiction,” remarked Julia Paul, Community Outreach Director for the Mecklenburg County ABC Board. “The Dilworth Center’s strong visionary leadership, expertise in delivering responsive strategies that address local community needs, and results track record, make them a natural