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At the now-infamous Sept. 22 Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board meeting, as the board voted to fire Superintendent Crystal Hill, board member Cynthia Stone said she believed the board was “creating our own problems.”
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UNC Chapel Hill
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A conversation with Seth Harp, author of "The Fort Bragg Cartel," about his book. It covers drug trafficking, murder, and a cover up involving members of the U.S. military. -
For Susanne Dillingham, food is more than sustenance. It has opened a world of opportunities for her as a personal chef, sommelier and business owner. Food has taken her around the world as she learned more about it and the importance of hospitality. Now, she runs The Tiny Chef from her small farm in Gold Hill. She shares her experiences in the food world and in her book, “Secret Ingredients of Life.”
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Recently, Honda Aircraft Company announced that the first flight and delivery milestones for HondaJet Echelon would be delayed by a few years. -
The Trump administration is repealing federal protections that would expose about 144,000 acres of protected forests to logging and development in North Carolina. Tuesday is the last day for public comment. -
The new Asia section will span 12.5 acres and bring nearly 50 new species including Malayan tigers, white-cheeked gibbons and Komodo dragons. -
North Carolina's gas tax is 41 cents per gallon. It is used to fund highway construction and maintenance. -
The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed Monday that they’re investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, joining state agencies probing the district’s finances. -
Chase Briscoe of Huntersville-based Joe Gibbs Racing captured the checkered flag at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, earning his second NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season.Briscoe held off Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick in the closing laps to secure the win.The victory moved Briscoe to sixth in the Cup Series points standings.
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The Carolina Panthers defeated the Detroit Lions 32-26 in primetime at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday night.Quarterback Bryce Young led Carolina's offense with 329 passing yards and two touchdowns. -
North Carolina's top Republican lawmakers say they plan to call a special legislative session aimed at addressing rising fuel prices.
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