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A Smithsonian Institution exhibition of a period in Civil Rights history is making a stop at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Main Library. It's part of "381 Days" a series of special exhibits and events related to the civil rights movement that's running through October 15th. WFAE's Simone Orendain spoke with library spokeswoman Rita Rouse about the exhibit that she says was sparked by a 2000 study on social capital in Charlotte.

A Smithsonian Institution exhibition of a period in Civil Rights history is making a stop at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Main Library. It's part of "381 Days" a series of special exhibits and events related to the civil rights movement that's running through October 15th. WFAE's Simone Orendain spoke with library spokeswoman Rita Rouse about the exhibit that she says was sparked by a 2000 study on social capital in Charlotte.

Karen Shore recently became the executive director of the Mooresville - South Iredell Chamber of Commerce after working eight years with the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce. Scott Graf, with WFAE's Carolinas Business Bureau, spoke with Shore about the transition and the challenges that lie ahead.

Karen Shore recently became the executive director of the Mooresville - South Iredell Chamber of Commerce after working eight years with the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce. Scott Graf, with WFAE's Carolinas Business Bureau, spoke with Shore about the transition and the challenges that lie ahead.

The City of Charlotte is hosting Habitat for Humanity's annual conference this year. This conference, over the next four days, marks a milestone for the volunteer-based affordable homebuilder. WFAE's Simone Orendain spoke with one of Habitat's oldest volunteers, Clive Rainy.

The City of Charlotte is hosting Habitat for Humanity's annual conference this year. This conference, over the next four days, marks a milestone for the volunteer-based affordable homebuilder. WFAE's Simone Orendain spoke with one of Habitat's oldest volunteers, Clive Rainy.

WFAE's Scott Graf spoke with N.C. State Political Science Professor Andrew Taylor to get his opinion of Jim Black's effectiveness during this year's legislative session.

During his first month on the job, CMS Superintendent Peter Gorman has made a priority of being available to reporters. That represents a welcome change from past administrations. WFAE's Scott Graf takes a closer look at Gorman's relationship with the media.