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PexelsWe take a political vibe check on North Carolina by examining what the latest Catawba-YouGov poll shows. We’ll separate signal from noise while discussing what these polls really tell us about the state’s electorate as another consequential election season gets underway. -
CanvaCharlotte now experiences nearly a month of additional dangerous heat days compared to 50 years ago. By the 2060s, state officials expect nearly 40 more days each year when the heat index exceeds 95 degrees. Extreme heat is now considered the top climate-related threat for residents. We explore how that heat is changing daily life for Charlotteans.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Cabarrus, Buncombe schools face federal probe over allegations of transgender use of bathrooms, locker rooms. Legal precedent appears dubious. -
This pardon comes alongside 10 others, after Trump stopped prosecuting certain Clean Air Act cases as crimes. -
The budget is North Carolina's first since 2023. It fully funds the state's Medicaid rebase and includes significant investments in state employees. -
Black bears are on the move this time of year, especially young males. These wanderings have led to an uptick in bear sightings in the greater Charlotte region — including recently in Statesville, Troutman and Gaston County. -
Davie is the latest North Carolina county to put data center projects on hold. Residents raised concerns about environmental and health impacts before commissioners unanimously approved a moratorium. -
Dangerous heat continues across the Carolinas today, and it’s not just daytime heat that’s taking a toll. Warmer nights may also be putting people’s health at risk.
NATION & WORLD
Get behind-the-scenes insight and analysis about what’s happening in local and statewide politics from political reporter Steve Harrison.
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