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Steve Harrison/WFAEThis week, the Charlotte City Council appointed Rob Harrington as the next mayor and approved a pilot program to bring red-light cameras back. Meanwhile, the General Assembly overrode four of Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes. The Hornets also traded away guard LaMelo Ball. We discuss it all on this week’s local news roundup.
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The $3 billion, 500-bed hospital would be a joint project of Duke Health and UNC Health. -
After putting off votes for nearly a year, House Republicans suddenly overrode vetoes on measures eliminating DEI practices and changing immigration policy. -
SouthLight Healthcare is using opioid settlement funds to connect patients with housing, transportation, food and other resources that support recovery. -
Lawmakers in the NC Senate approved legislation that bans homeless encampments on public property and creates stricter drug penalties near homeless service providers. Supporters cite public safety concerns, while critics argue the bill prioritizes enforcement over housing solutions. -
The measure, which still needs approval from the full House and Senate, would restore "Fort Liberty" and other base names that were used from 2023 to 2025. -
The North Carolina House on Wednesday overrode Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes of four bills requiring greater state cooperation with ICE and banning DEI in public schools and universities.
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