Mecklenburg County
The county purchased a historic farm and plans to turn it into a park sometime next year.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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MAX PIXELDrones are being used in new ways across the region. Police departments throughout the state have turned to drones as first responders. Winston-Salem began using them seven years ago, and now Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are considering their use for rapid deployment in emergencies. We look at the capabilities of drones, their increasing use and some of the concerns surrounding that use, like privacy and transparency. -
Julian Berger/WFAELast week, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced he is running for reelection. That announcement follows a year of controversy with high-profile resignations, criticisms from staff members and how McFadden dealt with ICE. McFadden has insisted he is following the law when it comes to ICE cooperation and denies accusations by former staff members. Sheriff McFadden joins us to talk about that and more.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Tom Hughes has asked Watauga County Commissioners to consider using a county-owned building to create a facility to care for those children. -
The committee instead voted to increase tuition for out-of-state students to make up for rising costs. -
Drivers and residents are urged to be cautious as deer become more active during the rut. -
Gov. Josh Stein and Charlotte officials said Tuesday that Scout Motors — a startup electric vehicle maker backed by Volkswagen — will open its U.S. headquarters in east Charlotte. -
Elected officials in Charlotte say they remain in the dark following reports that U.S. Border Patrol agents are gearing up for a major operation in the city. In a joint statement, local Democrats called for more transparency. -
With the shutdown appeared to be headed to a conclusion, Stein visited a Raleigh food bank on Tuesday to present a donation of more than $3 million.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Scout Motors announces new headquarters in Charlotte. The U.S. Senate's continuing resolution to end the government shutdown could have implications for N.C.'s hemp and THC industry. Mecklenburg County purchases a historic farm in Huntersville with plans to build a park.
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