‘Huge loss’: Sale of beloved Ballantyne YMCA sparks community outrage

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has touched a nerve in the community with the sale of its Ballantyne location.

Hundreds of people joined a protest outside the Morrison YMCA on Sunday.

They were angry and frustrated with the loss of the Y that, for some, has been a big part of their lives for a long time.

“I have three kids. They grew up here,” said Becky Roller, a longtime employee of the Y. “My best friends are from this YMCA.”…

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