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A Charlotte nonprofit is inviting the community to celebrate Afro-Latino traditions through music, dance and history this weekend.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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On this Charlotte Talks local news roundup, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper’s name shows up several times in emails in the latest release of the Epstein files. A federal audit says CATS’ safety plan has 18 areas of non-compliance. More measles cases in South Carolina. And Charlotte Symphony music director Kwamé Ryan wins a Grammy. -
Jennifer Lang/WFAEOn this "Charlotte Talks," we listen to the candidate forum WFAE hosted Tuesday evening with two of the men running for sheriff in Mecklenburg County. Both are Democrats — no Republican is running. Incumbent Garry McFadden and challenger Antwain Nance were unavailable, so we hear from retired Chief Deputy Sheriff Rodney Collins and retired CMPD Sgt. Ricky Robbins.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Some voters need to update their information this week or risk having to cast a provisional ballot. -
Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools. -
The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to build express toll lanes on Interstate 77 from uptown to the South Carolina line. -
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education voted to turn two pre-planned early release days — Feb. 11 and April 29 — into full instructional days. -
The new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority will have enough money this summer to build a temporary waiting room and ticketing area for Gateway Station. -
Freezing rain and snow could create slick spots overnight, but forecasters say temperatures are expected to rise above freezing Thursday, limiting lingering problems.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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NCDOT announces plans to elevate I-77 express lanes through uptown. Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is mentioned in several emails to and from late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prisma Health hospitals now requires masks for all visitors and patients to help slow the spread of measles in S.C. The Hornets make a pair of trades before the NBA trade deadline.
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