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Charlotte ranks No. 1 for pet-friendly rentals in the U.S.
When it comes to pet-friendly rentals, Charlotte is top dog. Why it matters: From parks and the rail trail to dog-friendly bars and cat cafes, Charlotte has plenty of places to take — and find — four-legged friends. And the city's rental market reflects that pet-loving culture. Driving the news: Charlotte ranks No. 1 among the nation's 50 largest metros for pet-friendly rentals, according to a new Zillow report . 91.6% of Charlotte rental listings on Zillow allow pets, compared to 77.3% nationwide. That's up from 75% in 2024, when Charlotte ranked fourth in a separate Zillow and BARK analysis. By the numbers: Nationwide, 59% of renter households have at least one pet, compared to 37% with children, per the report. Plus, 65% of renters say pet-friendliness is essential when choosing a rental. Zoom out: Austin trails Charlotte by just 0.1 percentage points, followed by Denver, Dallas and Nashville. Raleigh also lands in the top 10 at No. 6. On the flip side, Providence, Rhode Island and New York City have the fewest pet-friendly rentals among major metros. Graphic: Courtesy of Zillow. Between the lines: While Charlotte has plenty of pet-friendly housing, many animals are still waiting for homes. North
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WFAE recognizes retired attorney Jon Buchan with the Ed Williams First Amendment Award
WFAE will honor Jon Buchan with this year’s Ed Williams First Amendment Award on Thursday, November 19. As an attorney, Buchan spent more than four decades in service to First Amendment rights, journalism and open government. The Ed Williams First Amendment Award recognizes individuals who advance truth, transparency and...
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OpenAI Sued Over Chatbot’s Alleged Role in Charlotte Case
James Gates, a Charlotte resident, is suing OpenAI in San Francisco Superior Court. His complaint alleges that ChatGPT assisted his wife, Cheryl Gates, in planning and concealing an attempt to poison him. He seeks unspecified damages, alleging physical, emotional and financial harm, according to USA TODAY, which first reported the suit.
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‘Cloud of confusion.’ State Health Plan changes leave participants dazed during open enrollment
For the past year, Buncombe County teacher Shanna Peele has driven two hours each way for her appointments at Atrium Health Rheumatology in Charlotte. The commute isn’t convenient, but the care she’s received from Atrium has been well worth it, Peele told Carolina Public Press. However, a public feud between Atrium and the State Treasurer has made it difficult for Peele to know whether she can keep her care at Atrium at the same rates going forward under the State Health Plan.
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Charlotte Is Weighing a Ban on Towing Cars With People Inside, but North Carolina Law Won’t Let It Touch What Towers Charge
Charlotte City Council’s Safety Committee is looking at changes to the city’s private-property towing rules, a topic it took up at its October and November meetings. Two proposals stand out: banning the towing of vehicles with people inside them, and requiring a property owner’s written authorization for every tow, at any hour. Both are reasonable. Neither touches the bill, though, because North Carolina law doesn’t let cities set tow prices.
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