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A national conference designed to help businesses prepare for a pandemic will be held today in the Catawba County city of Conover. International pandemic expert Dr. Michael Osterholm will lead the event. WFAE's Mark Rumsey asked him to define pandemic.

Events in the Charlotte region marked the fifth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. WFAE's Simone Orendain, Craig Fahle and News Intern Janelle Lilley attended commemorations at Queens University and Frazier Park in Charlotte and produced this tribute.

A national conference designed to help businesses prepare for a pandemic will be held today in the Catawba County city of Conover. International pandemic expert Dr. Michael Osterholm will lead the event. WFAE's Mark Rumsey asked him to define pandemic.

Events in the Charlotte region marked the fifth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. WFAE's Simone Orendain, Craig Fahle and News Intern Janelle Lilley attended commemorations at Queens University and Frazier Park in Charlotte and produced this tribute.

With events commemorating the fifth anniversary of the 9-11 tragedy underway nationwide, we thought it important to talk with our local firefighters. WFAE's Craig Fahle spoke with Captain Robert Brisley of the Charlotte Fire Department. He asked about the significance of this day to them.

WFAE commentator Gus Succop wonders: What happens when the next major news story comes along ... pretty often? He's taken a closer look at the news lately and shares these thoughts:

Supporters of the effort to bring minor league baseball to uptown Charlotte have held an organizing meeting. The proposal would include a new stadium for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. Center City Partners President Michael Smith is helping to spearhead the effort. WFAE's Mark Rumsey got this update from Smith.

The national debate over whether English should be the official U.S. language has moved closer to home. In recent weeks, members of local government in Matthews and Landis have tried to push English-only ordinances. WFAE commentator Sally Phillips shares her thoughts on the matter.

Immigrant Words

September 2nd marks the anniversary of the official end of World War Two. WFAE commentator Elizabeth Richardson has been reflecting on those times in 1945, and thinking about her father. Here's the story of how the war ended for Richard Cameron Richardson.

Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory recently hosted another meeting of his immigration study commission. The committee is hunting for local information and data so they can make informed recommendations on how to deal with issues surrounding both legal and illegal immigration. The committee is expected to issue a final report in December. WFAE's Craig Fahle spoke with Mayor McCrory. He asked him why it was important to localize the immigration debate.