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A new Smithsonian exhibit opening this weekend at the Charlotte Museum of History highlights the role Latinos have played in shaping baseball both nationally and in Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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YouTube/City of Charlotte‘Teen takeovers’: Charlotte leaders move to revise curfew as minors ask where they’re supposed to go‘Teen takeovers’ have become a nuisance in cities like Charlotte and Raleigh, with large groups of teenagers gathering in public spaces, causing disruption and sometimes engaging in destructive behavior. CMPD now recommends a 9 p.m. curfew for all minors. We look at how that curfew would be enforced, what is contributing to the gatherings, and possible solutions for providing safe spaces for minors. -
WFAEA look at how the recently passed North Carolina state budget affects higher education. One of the biggest headlines from is a fully funded UNC system, but it would also make certain records related to discipline proceedings exempt from the state public records law including cases of sexual misconduct. That plus tuition changes, student loans, and more.
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LOCAL NEWS
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With the streak of hot days we’ve had in the Charlotte region recently, maybe you’ve thought of heading to Lake Norman to try and cool down. Be warned, it might be even more crowded than you're used to. According to new data, it looks like Lake Norman is attracting more and more people from outside the Charlotte region in addition to locals. For more, WFAE's Marshall Terry is joined by the Charlotte Ledger’s Ashley Fahey for our segment BizWorthy. -
Lions Services is expanding its Charlotte-based program designed to help people who are visually impaired learn how to use technology and better navigate daily life. -
Even as they restrict data center infrastructure, officials are using artificial intelligence to support city and county functions -
The State Health Plan's board last week approved tiered benefits beginning in 2027. -
Although reappraisals were finalized at the start of the year, the county will now use outdated property values due to complications from a new state law. -
A new poll suggests North Carolina's U.S. Senate race is becoming more competitive. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is again asking the community to adopt or foster dogs as the shelter struggles with overcrowding. -
Confirmation hearings are scheduled to begin Wednesday for Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general.
NATION & WORLD
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