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The Department of Homeland Security is adopting powerful new tools to monitor noncitizens. Privacy advocates are worried they erode privacy rights for all Americans.
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With the federal government shutdown expected to stretch into November, many federal employees will miss paychecks, and SNAP benefits are temporarily suspended. In North Carolina, about 1.4 million residents depend on SNAP assistance. In Mecklenburg County, that number is around 140,000.
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PixabayIt’s no secret that it’s increasingly difficult to maintain a lifestyle, much less get ahead, and that is particularly true of young people who, despite doing the right things, can’t achieve their financial goals. But it’s not all bad news. A recent survey shows that financial planning and professional advice can improve confidence and feelings of control. We look at what it takes to achieve a sound financial footing today and more. -
Steve Harrison/WFAETransit advocates pick up a big win, Democrats run the table in local elections, CMPD announces a new chief, and it’s nail-biting time as Charlotte F.C. comes home to take on New York City in the final playoff game of a three-game series.
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Federal lawmakers passed new regulations requiring U.S.-sourced and -manufactured solar panels for commercial projects seeking to get tax credits, making demand for domestic panels skyrocket. -
Six of nine seats on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education were up for grabs Tuesday. And the voters have spoken, choosing four new members. -
The Southern Environmental Law Center plans to bring an upcoming Duke Energy program before the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The program, called Clean Energy Impact, is supposed to allow companies and individuals to buy energy credits to support North Carolina’s clean energy transition. -
Charlotte Douglas International Airport and American Airlines are warning travelers that flight cancelations have begun at CLT, as the airport implements the FAA's flight reduction order Friday. -
Charlotte’s arts scene is busy this November, from laugh-out-loud theater and a Titanic musical, to jazz violin, local history told through poetry, and the return of "The Sound of Music." Our panelists share the shows and experiences worth making time for this month. -
Thursday night, the school board approved the $1,000 supplement amid rumblings of teacher protests.
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Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden announces reelection plans. School districts across the state brace for possible teacher protests over school funding. Flight reductions begin at CLT. Our First Friday Arts panel looks at some November highlights of the area arts scene.
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