The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed Monday that they’re investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, joining state agencies probing the district’s finances.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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A conversation with Seth Harp, author of "The Fort Bragg Cartel," about his book. It covers drug trafficking, murder, and a cover up involving members of the U.S. military.
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For Susanne Dillingham, food is more than sustenance. It has opened a world of opportunities for her as a personal chef, sommelier and business owner. Food has taken her around the world as she learned more about it and the importance of hospitality. Now, she runs The Tiny Chef from her small farm in Gold Hill. She shares her experiences in the food world and in her book, “Secret Ingredients of Life.”
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LOCAL NEWS
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North Carolina's gas tax is 41 cents per gallon. It is used to fund highway construction and maintenance.
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North Carolina's first LGBTQ+ Highway historical marker will be unveiled in Durham to commemorate 'Our Day Out,' the first ever gay rights march in the state.
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The visit comes one week after the Environmental Protection Agency rolled back greenhouse gas regulations on American power plants.
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Fall is the season when leaves drop and gardens go dormant. But throughout Charlotte's arts scene this October, things are coming back to life. Our First Friday Arts panel sorts through this month's cultural tricks and treats.
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For many people with disabilities, recovery after a disaster is extra difficult. WNC grassroots groups and agencies are trying to fill the gaps.
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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is joining a bipartisan coalition urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court’s security request for fiscal year 2027.
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Voter ID requirements are already in state law. In November, voters will decide if the mandate should be in the state constitution.
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Eligible state employees will get 12 weeks paid leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child. Both mothers and fathers will be eligible.
NATION & WORLD
Get behind-the-scenes insight and analysis about what’s happening in local and statewide politics from political reporter Steve Harrison.
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