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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.
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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.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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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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LOCAL NEWS
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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. -
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. -
School districts across the state are bracing for the possibility of teachers calling out sick to protest school funding Friday. -
The General Assembly provided $500 million to the program this summer. DHHS says it needs $319 million more. -
Travelers brace for delays at major airports, including Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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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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