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Thousands of fans packed Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday as Charlotte hosted its first MLS All-Star Game, a milestone many supporters said reflects the city's growing stature as a sports destination.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Clara Ottati/WFAENationwide, animal shelters have been overcrowded and overwhelmed. Much of the burden may stem from the rising costs of pet ownership. We look at the issues shelters are facing, the many financial challenges pet owners are dealing with, and how major advances in veterinary medicine also come with a price. -
Gage Skidmore/FlickrSouth Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham died earlier this month after representing the state for more than 20 years in the U.S. Senate. We look at the candidates vying to fill his seat, examine the power Graham wielded as a senator, and explore what to expect in Congress as the midterm elections approach.
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LOCAL NEWS
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The area has seen an uptick in residential development, but few new amenities or investment in walkability, transportation, or public transit. Residents are seeking more from city leaders. -
Dozens of bars, breweries, and other businesses that sell hemp and THC beverages are asking state lawmakers to change a pending bill that could ban most hemp products in North Carolina. -
Robeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health. The tribe can access the Indian Health Service now, but it's not likely to be sufficient to improve the health of the community. -
Have you ever lined up overnight for a movie or the new iPhone, or stood in line for hours to be in the front row at a concert? Well, what about doing that for a grocery store? It could happen soon as Wegmans prepares to open its first store in Charlotte. The Charlotte Ledger’s Ashley Fahey joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy. -
The North Carolina Folk Festival's Memorial Open Mic night recognizes the life and legacy of longtime Greensboro resident Matty Sheets. The late musician and songwriter curated open mics across the city for many years, creating a strong sense of community among artists. -
Children with intellectual disabilities got a chance to play soccer Wednesday in front of hundreds of spectators gathered in Matthews. Ahead of the MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, the Special Olympics Unified Sports MLS All-Star Game provided an inclusive platform for athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to compete together. -
Johnson C. Smith University began tearing down Liston Residence Hall on Wednesday. The hall had stood for nearly 65 years. -
North Carolina’s $35M in funding for east Charlotte’s Katie Blessing Center addresses a critical shortage of psychiatric beds. But political donations tied to its backers are drawing scrutiny.
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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- WFAE recognizes three Beacon Award winners
- WFAE wins first-place award from Public Media Journalists Association
- WFAE wins five regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including overall excellence
- WFAE's 45th Anniversary Gala celebrates local journalism and community service with special guest Soledad O'Brien
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