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Laura Barrero
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Editor, Axios Charlotte
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By Laura Barrero Verified, Tyler Buchanan Verified| Axios Charlotte Verified Traffic fatalities continue to increase and distracted driving is one of the main reasons, according to the latest available National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. State of play: North Carolina counted 1,630 fatalities in 2022, the latest data available, a rate of 15.2 out of every 100,000 drivers. North Carolina's rate dipped in the 2000s but began to slowly rise in the last decade, spurred in part by a spike in the pandemic era.
By Laura Barrero Verified| Axios Charlotte Verified ğ Overall crime fell by 6% in Charlotte during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period the year before, CMPD announced in a press conference yesterday. (WBTV)Officers also noted a 17% drop in violent crime and a 4% decrease in property crime compared to the start of 2024. ğ¤ Wyclef Jean will join Shakira during her stop at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, per a release.
By Laura Barrero Verified, Tyler Buchanan Verified| Axios Charlotte Verified Traffic fatalities continue to increase and distracted driving is one of the main reasons, according to the latest available National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. State of play: North Carolina counted 1,630 fatalities in 2022, the latest data available, a rate of 15.2 out of every 100,000 drivers. North Carolina's rate dipped in the 2000s but began to slowly rise in the last decade, spurred in part by a spike in the pandemic era.
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Axios Charlotte
Axios Charlotte is a local news organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, operating under the national media company Axios. Formerly known as Charlotte Agenda, it focuses on providing concise and impactful coverage of local issues and events. Axios Charlotte aims to make the community "smarter and better connected" through its news offerings. The organization publishes 5-10 stories daily on its website and sends out a handcrafted newsletter each morning at 6:30 a.m. to keep subscribers informed. Axios Charlotte also maintains an active presence on social media platforms, engaging in original reporting on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat. Additionally, it offers a membership program for $5 per month, which includes incentives for annual prepayment, such as branded merchandise.
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Founded: 2015