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🌆 Hey, soul sister (city)

The story of Charlotte’s sister cities
A sliding image of Arequipa, Peru and Uptown Charlotte.
Arequipa, Peru became Charlotte’s first “sister city” in 1962. | Photos via H.W. Schlieper via Wikimedia Commons and CLTtoday
A queen has many subjects, but let’s not forget she also has quite a few sisters. A fascinating nugget of Charlotte history is our city’s ties to the international community — with “sister cities” stretching seven countries across four continents.

What are “sister cities?”
Sister cities, also known as “twin towns,” are long-term partnerships between two communities in different countries. The relationship is formalized when the highest elected or appointed officials from both communities sign a formal agreement.

A sister city relationship with Charlotte requires citizen involvement, city council approval, and $50,000 in donations. After both mayors sign the agreement, volunteers coordinate activities to build the partnership.

Sister city relationships are meant to promote peace and mutual respect while fostering cultural exchanges through business, education, technology, and the arts.

Charlotte_Baoding, China, June_2024

Baoding, China is one of Charlotte’s sister cities — with a 12 hour time difference.

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Photo by Matthias Wiegandt via Wikimedia Commons

Going back in time
The modern concept of sister cities in the US was popularized by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to heal international relationships in wake of World War II.

On Feb. 5, 1962, Charlotte formally started its first partnership with Arequipa, Peru.

Fun fact: The distance between Charlotte and Arequipa is 3,617 miles.

African children dance in front of an audience in a school.

A middle school in Kumasi, Ghana has roots in Charlotte, thanks to the sister city program.

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Photo via WCNC

All Charlotte’s “sisters”
Editor’s note: In 2022, the Charlotte-based nonprofit, AfroCareCLT, led a fundraising effort to build a middle school for children in Kumasi, Ghana — thanks in part to the sister city partnership.
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Events
Monday, June 17
  • Jogger For Lagers Run Club | Monday, June 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Amor Artis Brewing, 204 Main St., Ste. 101, Fort Mill | Free | Run three to five miles around Fort Mill before enjoying a beer with friends.
  • BREAKTHROUGH: A ThetaBreathwork Experience | Monday, June 17 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Unpause Your Dreams Creative Studio, 1251 Arrow Pine Dr., Ste. B150, Charlotte | $50 | Practice meditation, breath work, and healing for a healthier future.
Tuesday, June 18
  • Coffee & Mingle | Tuesday, June 18 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Matthews United Methodist, 801 S. Trade St., Matthews | Free | Enjoy fellowship and meet new people over breakfast provided by WillBeans.
  • Caribbean Soca Fitness | Tuesday, June 18 | 7 p.m. | OUR SPACE CLT, 700 N. Tryon St.,Charlotte | $18 | Get ready to dance and sweat to hot Caribbean beats.
  • “MAMMA MIA!” | Tuesday, June 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Belk Theatre, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $35 | Find your “Dancing Queen” enjoying the beloved musical set to the tune of ABBA.
Wednesday, June 19
  • Juneteenth at The Gantt | Wednesday, June 19 | 12 p.m. | Harvey B. Gantt Center, 551 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | Free | Celebrate the Gantt’s 50th anniversary with live performances, workshops, and a panel discussing the significance of Juneteenth.
  • Hands-On Cocktail Class | Wednesday, June 19 | 7 p.m. | DTR SouthPark, 4905 Ashley Park Ln., Charlotte | $125 | Learn how to craft your own vodka cocktails with complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
  • Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC | Wednesday June 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $20-$140 | Cheer on Charlotte FC as the team competes at home in Uptown.
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News Notes
Civic
  • A special public hearing on Bank of America Stadium’s $650 million renovations is scheduled for tonight’s zoning meeting. Several city council members call for clarifications and protections in the contract with Tepper Sports. The council is set to vote on the deal on Monday, June 24. (WCNC)
Announced
  • The Scorpio Lounge is moving to a new location in South End. Charlotte’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ nightclub is acquiring RSVP South End, location at 225 Fairwood Avenue. The venue has not yet announced a reopening date. The Scorpio Lounge is touted as the oldest-running nightclub in North Carolina.(WCNC)
Community
  • Debate continues between Charlotte city councilman Tariq Bokhari and CMPD’s chief of police over money for protective officer gear. Councilman Bokhari pushed for $500,000 in city money for the vests. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings claims the vests offer little additional protection. (WCNC)
Real Estate
  • Charlotte realtors have noticed more people opting for “multifamily” or “duet-style” homes instead of traditional single-family homes. More buyers are purchasing larger acres of land for later development into additional homes for friends or family. (WCNC)
Coming Soon
  • Pins Mechanical Co. is expanding to NoDa. The over 20,000-sqft venue will take over the first floor of the historic Chadbourn Mill at 451 Jordan Pl., with plans to open in late 2025. This will mark the second venue in the Charlotte area – the South End location opened in 2019.
Travel
  • Frontier Airlines will offer daily routes between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Boston starting Tuesday, Aug. 13. The fare will be $39. (WCNC)
Charlottean
  • Carson Clough will be competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games. The Charlotte native lost part of his leg in a boating accident on Lake Norman in 2019. Clough will be compete in the Para triathlon when the Paris Paralympics take place in September.
Sports
  • Should the Hornets shop Lamelo Ball? Who are the teams you would call? Find out the news trending in the locker room on the Charlotte Hornets with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
     
    Announced

    🇺🇸 National treasures

    “Charters of Freedom” unveiled at Main Street Plaza in Monroe
    A crowd of people gather around replicas of prominent US documents behind glass casings.
    The City of Monroe, Union County, and Foundation Forward, Inc. unveiled a collection of life-size replicas of America’s founding documents. | Photo by CLTtoday
    A trip to Washington, DC is no longer necessary to glimpse at America’s most important written documents. Instead, take a short drive to Monroe to reflect on the nation’s core values of “liberty and justice for all.”

    In a formal ceremony at Main Street Plaza, the City of Monroe, Union County, and Foundation Forward, Inc. unveiled the “Charters of Freedom” — etched bronze replicas of our country’s founding documents including:
    • Declaration of Independence
    • US Constitution
    • Bill of Rights
    • Civil Rights Amendments 13, 14, 15, 19, and 24
    “These documents foster understanding of our nation’s principles and rights we all share,” said Vance Patterson, co-founder of the Charters of Freedom. “They serve to promote communication among citizens as well as being educational and historic.”

    Stopping through Monroe? Visit the Charters of Freedom in front of the government center (500 N. Main St.).
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    Answered

    On Friday, we asked “How old were you when you got your first laptop?”
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    32 CMS students and recent graduates were gifted refurbished laptops during a ceremony at E2D’s Technology Lab at the AvidXchange.

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    Photo by CLTtoday

    300 CMS graduates will receive free laptops before heading to college. Here’s when you got your first laptop:

    29% — 30-40
    29% — other (many of you got your first laptop in your 50s)
    23% — 20-30
    11% — 15-20
    5% — 10-15
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