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The felony case against a woman accused of assaulting a federal officer outside Charlotte’s ICE office was dismissed Monday, only for prosecutors to file a new set of misdemeanor charges Tuesday.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Penguin Random HouseHistory buffs — the wait is over. The second volume of the American Revolution trilogy by author Rick Atkinson is here. In "The Fate of the Day," Atkinson covers the middle years of the Revolution. His account of the bloody conflict between the Americans and the British offers well-researched and spectacularly dramatic history, and explores the demands that a democracy makes on its citizens. He joins us to discuss the book and his collaboration with documentarian Ken Burns. -
CourtesyAs her current “Takin’ Care of Biscuits” tour stops in Charlotte, Fortune Feimster joins us to reflect on her Southern roots, her journey through comedy and the deep connections that have shaped her life and career. We also revisit a conversation on navigating politics around friends and family.
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The Trump administration has implemented tariffs on a sweeping array of products, many of which, like steel and aluminum, play a role in farming. -
The money will be used to make homes damaged by Hurricane Helene ready for the winter weather as they continue to be repaired. -
As you’re prepping for Thanksgiving this year, make sure you thaw that turkey properly before you try to fry it. WHQR’s Kelly Kenoyer has more on the dangers and delights of frying your holiday bird. -
Charlotte City Council voted Monday night to approve $25 million in upgrades to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The money will modernize the 14-year-old facility with new studio space, expanded classrooms, updated learning labs and additional event areas.
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A Mecklenburg County jury on Monday found two men guilty of killing Scott Brooks, the longtime co-owner of Brooks Sandwich House near NoDa. Brooks, 61, was opening the restaurant in the early morning hours in December 2019 when he was robbed and fatally shot.The defendants, Terry Connor Jr. and Steven Staples, were charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon. After the jury returned guilty verdicts, both men were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Brooks and his brother, David, co-owned the popular sandwich shop, which has been a Charlotte staple for decades. -
The North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to build two express toll lanes in each direction on Interstate 77.
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DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Charlotte City Council approves $25 million in upgrades to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. A jury finds two men guilty of killing Brooks Sandwich House co-owner Scott Brooks. The Cornelius Police Dept. says it's still actively searching for Madalina Cojocari three years after her disappearance.
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