Jennifer Fernandez
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NC Health News
Charlotteans were among those who showed up at last week's rally at the state capitol. Organizers called it “a stark preview” of the potential future without affordable child care, underscoring the significant impact on North Carolina’s workforce and families.
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The author of the book "Who's Your Founding Father" joins guest host Erik Spanberg as we celebrate "MecDec Day." It's a day that commemorates the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence on May 20, 1775. -
Mecklenburg CountyMecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio presents next year's proposed budget. Charlotte city workers have concerns about pay. A private school voucher supporter says North Carolina has gone too far. And the Carolina Panthers will play in Germany. Mike Collins and guests go through this week's biggest local and regional news.
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A lower-than-expected revenue surplus could delay extra funding for a private school voucher program. -
About a dozen protesters shouted "disclose, divest" as they were escorted out of the meeting by UNC police. -
A poll from North Carolina's Elon University shows a solid majority of American voters believe artificial intelligence will be used to influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. -
The public has the opportunity to give feedback on health care provider’s proposal to add more beds to its future Weaverville facility. -
It's prom season — and not just for high schoolers. Older adults with mental and physical health challenges in Gaston County are celebrating prom this year, too. -
Inmates with mental illness often wait months for care to give them a shot at being deemed capable to assist in their defense. Disability Rights North Carolina wants a judge to order the state’s Department of Health and Human Services to take immediate steps to drastically reduce those times.
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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson sits in the guest's chair. Mike Collins, the host of “Charlotte Talks,” interviews Tommy about his new book, “Dogland.” It’s about the Westminster Dog Show and the bond between dogs and their people. -
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