Most Popular Dog Breeds in Charlotte Identified in Rover.com Survey

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The results are in! Rover.com, the world’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers, has announced the most popular dog breeds in Charlotte. With an increase in shelter pet adoptions, mixed breeds have taken the top spot in 2020, followed by the faithful Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever.  Here’s a top 10 list in Charlotte.  Mixed Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever Chihuahua German Shepherd Yorkshire Terrier Shih Tzu Boxer Dachshund Goldendoodle A Rover representative said that there are thousands of Rover sitters and walkers in Charlotte, offering everything from at-home pet sitting to dog walking and doggy daycare.  Rover also surveyed

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Laundry Stripping Can Remove Built-Up Residue For Bright, Clean Linens

By Elizabeth Mullans, M.D. Laundry stripping is a soaking method designed to deep-clean your laundry, with the intent to remove built-up residue from detergent, hard water, body oils and fabric softener. It is seen as “satisfying” because the water may turn to a brown or gray color from all the gunk being “stripped” away from the linens, giving a fresh, new feeling. You will need: Borax Washing soda (Sodium Carbonate) Laundry detergent (I prefer to use fragrance-free detergent for sensitive skin, like Arm & Hammer Free and Clear) The best way to strip wash your laundry is either in a clean

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Mecklenburg County COVID Cases Exceed 20,000

As of this morning (7/31), there were 20,239 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 202 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents. Data from Wednesday, July 29 are presented below. As of July 29, 2020, there were 19,868 cases of and 201 deaths due to COVID-19 among county residents were reported to Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH). MCPH provides these routine updates about reported cases of COVID-19 to help our community better understand how this pandemic is developing in our county. These results only reflect laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 among county residents. Many individuals infected by COVID-19

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How To Request An NC Absentee Ballot

Many North Carolinians are interested in using an absentee ballot to vote in the Nov. 3 general elections, especially to avoid standing in line with potential Coronavirus risk. To request an absentee ballot in North Carolina, a registered voter (or voter’s near relative or verifiable legal guardian) must complete and sign a simple, one-page Absentee Ballot Request Form, available at this link. If you are not registered to vote in your county of residence, you must register to vote no later than 25 days prior to the date of the election. You can also submit a voter registration form with

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County Announces COVID-19 Business Restrictions Effective July 23 

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Evidence continues to reveal that many businesses and patrons are not taking social distancing seriously nor wearing masks consistent with the terms of the Governor’s Executive Orders or the revised Joint Proclamation. As a result, Mecklenburg County, in conjunction with the City of Charlotte and the towns of Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville announced a joint proclamation with additional business restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions go into effect July 23 after it is posted on MeckNC.gov, and the towns’ websites. It will remain in effect while North Carolina remains in Phase Two of the state’s

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Has Lockdown Changed The Way We Consume Food?

By David Campbell* Time is a precious commodity. Between work, school activities, and other commitments, it’s hard to find time to cook healthy meals. Or, at least, that’s what we’ve told ourselves over the years. And then, COVID-19 turned our lives upside down. By the end of March, shelter-in-place orders had us locked down at home. All of a sudden, we had nothing but time. Before long, we started examining our eating habits. Has lockdown changed the way we consume food? It may be too soon to say for sure, but it appears it has. Lack Of Time Is No

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TV  Rescan Required for Antenna TV Viewers in Charlotte, NC Due to Changed Frequencies

A TV Rescan Alert has been issued today, July 3, 2020, for the Charlotte area.  TV viewers who receive free, over-the-air local TV will need to rescan their TVs to continue receiving local channels, including emergency and weather alerts. TV rescans are free and simple using the TV remote:  Select Scan or Autotune from the TV or converter box control menu to start the scanning process. The TV will do the rest in only a few minutes. More information is available at TVAnswers.org. There may be more than one TV rescan required in each city, and by signing up to receive free email

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Centene To Create 3,200 Jobs, Invest More than $1 Billion in Charlotte

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Centene Corporation announced Wednesday it has selected Charlotte as the future home of its new East Coast headquarters, creating more than 3,237 new jobs in the city. Centene will invest $1,034,900,790 to develop a state-of-the-art corporate campus in the University City neighborhood. The campus will house the 3,200 employees for the Fortune 50 company and feature an on-site daycare center and corporate “university” for professional development. The campus will be developed in four phases and include two office buildings, a data center, and the corporate university center. Available roles will include technology, operations, customer service, finance, human resources, medical management

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