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Morrison YMCA sale sparks community backlash with 4,600 signatures
The Morrison YMCA in Ballantyne is being sold to Moments of Hope Church for $42.5 million, sparking a community backlash with a petition collecting over 4,600 signatures. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte cites reinvestment in other facilities as the reason for the sale, while community members like Carlos Otero express disappointment over losing a community hub.
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