Elvis Menayese
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WFAE
People returning from incarceration often struggle to find work or stable housing. State and local governments have launched programs to help former inmates rebuild their lives, but those efforts can be limited and face challenges of their own. In Mecklenburg County, two programs aim to help formerly incarcerated individuals overcome those challenges by providing opportunities and hard lessons.
Nick de la Canal
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WFAE
Julian Berger
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WFAE
Join us at 6 p.m., Sept. 24, at Central Piedmont Community College for this live "Charlotte Talks."
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Nick de la Canal/WFAECMS Superintendent Crystal Hill makes her first public appearance since being suspended. A state audit finds CATS has not spent the nearly $2 million set aside for safety improvements. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes a bill to change the election process by shortening voting periods. And Queen City Nerve ceases publication. -
City of CharlotteRob Harrington has served as Charlotte’s mayor for about two months, filling the post vacated by Vy Lyles. He’s only in office until the end of next year, but he has a lot on his plate as the council grapples with data centers, Interstate 77 toll lanes, teen takeovers and other issues.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Asheville considers early termination of Flock, but leaves door open for other license plate readersAsheville City Council will soon vote on a resolution that would force an early termination of the police department’s contract with Flock and request the removal of 11 automated license plate readers. -
An immersive play debuts in Charlotte Thursday as part of an effort to spotlight Black joy in a rapidly changing neighborhood. -
WUNC asked a selection of higher education leaders in North Carolina about the state, and future, of higher education – and their institution’s place in it. North Carolina Wesleyan President Evan Duff discusses private college enrollment declines, the gaps between what the public and students value about college, and expanding educational pathways. -
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization continues to wrestle with a looming $60 million payback to the state for I-77 toll lanes planning if it remains opposed to the project. -
The Carolina Panthers practiced with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday ahead of Friday's preseason matchup.
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A former acting headmaster whose appointment helped fuel a parent revolt at a York County charter school last year has been charged with felony embezzlement and elder exploitation.
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Charlotte FC let a two-goal lead slip away Wednesday night, settling for a 3-3 draw against Toronto FC after leading 3-1 and holding a man advantage.
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Charlotte has lost another print publication. Alternative newspaper Queen City Nerve announced this week it’s closing effective immediately, citing financial hardships. It follows Charlotte magazine shutting down last year, after nearly six decades. For more on what the latest closure says about the state of media in Charlotte, the Charlotte Ledger’s Tony Mecia joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy.
NATION & WORLD
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