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The state of North Carolina wants flounder. Not to eat, though. To research. The Department of Environmental Quality is asking recreational fishermen to donate their catch for that purpose. The request comes as the flounder season begins Tuesday in North Carolina and lasts for two weeks. Charlton Godwin will be doing some of that flounder research. He is a biologist with the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. He joined WFAE's Marshall Terry.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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CourtesyMillions of bison once roamed North America, from Alaska to North Carolina. After being hunted to near extinction, fewer than 1,000 were left by the late 1800s. Today, bison and a handful of other large animals are having a surprising renaissance. We speak with the author of a new book about why many animal populations have plummeted and why some are making an unexpected comeback. -
Manolo's Bakery/CourtesyThe CMS board votes to release a summary of its recent investigation into Superintendent Crystal Hill. Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Greg Bovino stops by east Charlotte, using anti-immigrant language and pushing for more deportations. And U.S. Sen. Darline Graham wins a GOP primary runoff in South Carolina.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Demonstrators held a trio of events to protest what they say is the failure of the Trump administration and Congress to help the region fully rebuild. -
Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Charlotte on Saturday for a candlelight vigil recognizing those who have died from drug overdoses and raising awareness about addiction recovery. -
Edwards, who has represented the 11th Congressional District since 2023, is making his case to colleagues ahead of a possible censure vote next week.
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As students head back to school, many teachers are also gathering supplies for their classrooms. A local nonprofit is helping ease that burden by providing free school supplies to educators serving high-poverty schools. -
The investigation into Crystal Hill cost taxpayers at least $379,000, according to public records released Friday. -
EPIC will continue as the research arm of the new school. But starting this semester, some students are now part of the engineering college’s School of Energy and will ultimately graduate with degrees in electromechanical, mechanical engineering technology or applied energy. -
Students, staff and faculty had the chance to ask Koch questions about studying in Ghana, working in Antarctica and of course — her venture to the far side of the moon. -
This weekend, the North Carolina Transportation Museum will play host to the America 250 Locomotive Celebration, honoring the nation’s semiquincentennial.
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