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July Fourth weekend
Coverage of July Fourth weekend in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Isn’t a flex’: Charlotte police warn teens against takeover gatherings July Fourth weekend
Charlotte police warned teens against participating in takeover gatherings over the July Fourth weekend, citing risks of property damage, traffic hazards, and injuries. The department highlighted a pattern where curfews in locations like Birkdale Village and Camp North End displaced crowds to new areas, with recent arrests at Romare Bearden Park Uptown and citations for parents whose children violated curfews.
- California gas tax set to increase Wednesday as travelers gear up for July Fourth weekend
California's gas tax is set to increase by 2.2 cents effective Wednesday as travelers prepare for the July Fourth weekend. The increase occurs amid a nationwide trend of decreasing gas prices following the U.S. war with Iran.