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Charlotte homeless encampment âTent Cityâ cleared out following abatement order
Charlotte homeless encampment âTent Cityâ cleared out following abatement order By Courtney Cole | February 21, 2021 at 2:56 PM EST - Updated February 22 at 6:59 AM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The homeless encampment known as âTent Cityâ in North End of Charlotte has been cleared out less than a week after residents were told they had to vacate the premises.
Mecklenburg County officials issued an abatement order last week that gave residents 72 hours to leave.
County officials said the reason the abatement order was issued was because of the growing rat infestation. Residents had to leave by 5 p.m. Friday.
Meck Co estimates less than 20 people remaining at Tent City upon moveout deadline wbtv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wbtv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Mecklenburg Co., community partners help find shelter for homeless after âTent Cityâ forced to clear
Mecklenburg County begins homeless camp evictions By Courtney Cole | February 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 11:16 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Benjamin Blake has lived at what is known as âTent Cityâ in Charlotteâs North End for nearly a year.
On Tuesday, Mecklenburg County issued an abatement order, giving the residents in that area 72 hours to vacate the premises, citing a growing rat infestation.
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Blake told WBTV he has spent many other years in and out of a permanent home. Key hasnât had a permanent home in seven years and heâs been dealing with grief after losing multiple family members too.
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