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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police is Cracking Down on Jaywalkers and Aggressive Drivers

August 8, 2012

From July 30 to August 17, 2012, police on foot and bicycle monitor the five heavily traveled intersections in Uptown. During the first week, police already issued 41 tickets. Pedestrians pay a total of $213 for jaywalking. The fine for jaywalking itself is only $25, but the court fees are $188. In addition, car drivers get a ticket…

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Moving to North Carolina with a Pet

August 25, 2011

You are moving to North Carolina and want to bring your pet? No problem! Here is some important information you need to know. Your cat, dog or ferret older than 4 months has to be licensed within 30 days of your moving date. For licensing, proof of a current rabies vaccination is required. “Current” means…

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North Carolina and Guns

August 25, 2011

Want to purchase a gun in North Carolina or move into the state with one? The following provides you with information on what you need when purchasing a gun in North Carolina or moving into the state with a gun. If you want to purchase a gun in North Carolina, you have to acquire a…

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North Carolina & Gerrymandering

April 25, 2011

The word gerrymander appeared for the first time in 1812. Elbridge Gerry was a former governor of Massachusetts. When members of Gerry’s party created an election district which looked like a salamander, both words were combined and soon became to mean “the action of shaping a district to gain political advantage” and/ or “any representative…

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Charlotte, NC Continues to Grow

March 4, 2011

Thinking about moving to the Southern part of the United States? Whether you want to do so for business purposes and/or personal reasons, Charlotte, North Carolina is a place you should seriously consider as the following excerpt of an article in the Charlotte Observer shows. The Charlotte area’s population surged in the past decade, despite…

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