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Greener Yards, Charter Gains, and Early Voting - Charlotte Local Pulse Recap for February 12th

Greener Yards, Charter Gains, and Early Voting - Charlotte Local Pulse Recap for February 12th

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 Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Thursday, February 12th. We start with breaking news from City Hall, where our City Council just unanimously approved new rules protecting native plant and pollinator gardens in front yards around neighborhoods like NoDa and Plaza Midwood. These naturalistic spots, registered with the city, dodge fines and help pollinators while saving water during our dry spells, making daily life greener for us all.

Over at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, we are seeing charter school enrollment grow, pulling more funding from CMS budgets, so leaders are eyeing marketing pushes within existing funds to win back families. Superintendent Crystal Hill rolled out new online learning materials via Parent Square for kids out sick or due to weather, bridging gaps after eight stormy days recently altered schedules.

In other city updates, Monica Holmes, a Charlotte native, steps up as our permanent Director of Planning, Design and Development after leading community area plans. She will shape growth along corridors like Uptown to I-77. Meanwhile, early voting kicks off today at 19 Mecklenburg sites, like those near Eastland Yards, so grab your photo ID and hit vote.mecknc.gov.

Duke Energy posted 4.9 billion dollars in profits last year and eyes rate hikes up to 14 percent by 2027 for grid upgrades, but Governor Josh Steins Energy Saver NC rebates, up to 16,000 dollars for efficient HVAC near SouthPark homes, ease the sting for lower-income families.

Weather today brings mild temps in the mid-50s with light rain tapering off by noon around Bank of America Stadium, perfect for outdoor walks but watch slick roads on I-85. Expect clearer skies tonight and sunny tomorrow.

On the crime front, an arrest warrant is out for Mecklenburg County Commissioner Ivet Townes Ingram for skipping 24 hours of community service post-DWI plea last year; she is up for reelection. Stay vigilant, neighbors.

Schools shine too, with CMS attendance drives amid that South Carolina measles outbreak nearing 1,000 cases just over the border in Lancaster. Quick sports nod: local high school teams gear up post recent wins.

Feel-good moment: Black History Month panels at Uptown spots reflected on resilient communities like old Brooklyn, inspiring us against new I-77 toll lane worries.

Upcoming, check Black History events at the Levine Museum this weekend. Tune in tomorrow for more. Thanks for listening, listeners, and subscribe for updates. This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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