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A committee that advises the state Board of Education on students’ non-academic needs has recommended the board back requiring a master’s degree for all school social workers in the state.

A 24-year-old Charlotte man accused of assaulting U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents may no longer face charges.

A local interfaith church is hosting its fourth annual International Holiday Bazaar this weekend, showcasing cultures from around the world.

The new Charlotte City Council is sworn in, Iryna’s law goes into effect with stricter bail rules for violent offenses, the state auditor plans to investigate the settlement paid by the city of Charlotte to the husband of the new police chief, and Mecklenburg County officials create a new transit authority.

Duke Energy has asked North Carolina regulators for permission to withdraw a proposed renewable energy certificate program after it drew criticism from clean energy advocates.

Goodyear Arts began as a short-lived experiment in a tire shop slated for demolition. Ten years and two moves later, the artist-run nonprofit is thriving at Camp North End — offering residencies, performances and studio space to local creatives.

The measles outbreak centered in and around Spartanburg County has sharply grown, with 14 new cases reported — double the number in the previous update — and four more schools now implementing quarantines, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health.

In college basketball, Queens University’s men’s team cruised to a 107-74 win over Gardner-Webb on Wednesday night. The Royals return to action a week from Thursday, when they host South Carolina State.On the women’s side, Davidson defeated Duquesne 72-55. The Wildcats will host Ball State on Sunday afternoon.

The Charlotte Hornets dropped their second straight game Wednesday, losing 119-104 to the New York Knicks after briefly halting a long skid with two wins over the weekend.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson launched Phase 2 of “Operation Robocall Roundup” on Monday, expanding the state’s crackdown on illegal robocalls to include four of the nation’s largest voice providers.

Gov. Josh Stein gives a positive outlook on the state's economic development. Duke Energy asks to withdraw a proposed renewable energy certificate program. State officials urge Congress to help Outer Banks homeowners before more houses fall into the ocean. A look at how area officials plan to spend nearly $75 million to address the opioid crisis.

The chair of North Carolina’s Board of Education, Eric Davis, criticized the recent Border Patrol surge in North Carolina as disruptive to schools.