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Firefighter Injured in Residential Structure Fire on Sharon Amity Road

Published on November 21, 2024

At 5:55 a.m. today, Charlotte Fire began receiving multiple calls reporting a possible fire in the 3900 block of N Sharon Amity Road. Engine 65 was the first unit to arrive on the scene at 5:58 a.m. and encountered visible fire coming from a vacant residential structure located in an active construction site slated for demolition.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Ribbon Cutting for Evoke Living Marks Eastland Yard’s First Milestone

Published on November 20, 2024

In partnership with Crosland Southeast, the city hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 20, 2024, for Evoke Living at Eastland Yards, the first completed phase of the Eastland Yards redevelopment project.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration

Charlotte Fire Captain Honored for Mental Health Crisis Response

Published on November 20, 2024

Charlotte Fire Captain Andre Fuller is no stranger to helping people on their worst days. As a firefighter, he has dedicated his career to providing aid and support during moments of crisis. This year, his dedication was recognized as he received the First Responder Award at the Annual Mecklenburg County CIT Community Awareness and Recognition event.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Honours & Celebration

Nominations Open for 2025 Crowns of Enterprise Awards

Published on November 20, 2024

Nominations are open for the 2025 Crowns of Enterprise Awards, sponsored by Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy

Celebrate America Recycles Day

Published on November 15, 2024

In the United States, every Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day, a day dedicated to making a big impact from everyday small actions. At home, at work, at school and everywhere in between, you can help reduce waste and save our planet’s resources.

Tagged as: , Environment, Honours & Celebration

City Announces Winners of Creative Spaces Initiative Grants

Published on November 14, 2024

The City of Charlotte has selected recipients of its Creative Spaces Initiative grants, which are dedicated to increasing access to the arts in Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity by supporting the conversion of vacant spaces into affordable, permanent workspaces for creative entrepreneurs.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture

Charlotte Fire Opens Applications: Start A Journey of Bravery, Service

Published on November 14, 2024

The opportunity to be part of Charlotte’s elite firefighting team is opens Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, as Charlotte Fire kicks off its highly anticipated recruitment application process.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety

Six-Year-Old Celebrates Final Cancer Treatment with Charlotte Fire

Published on November 12, 2024

Dakota Shuford may be just six years old, but his understanding of courage and heroism far surpasses his age. Diagnosed at age two with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive soft-tissue cancer, Dakota has faced more challenges than most people do in a lifetime.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle