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At a Black History Month panel discussion in Charlotte on Tuesday, speakers weighed in on how urban renewal and desegregation have affected local Black communities and brought back painful memories as the city debates building new toll lanes near uptown.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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PixabyArtificial intelligence is swiftly entering many aspects of ordinary people’s lives, from seeking advice on how to craft the perfect email or resume to editing photos. It’s also increasingly being used by young people turning to AI for mental health and guidance. It’s easy, costs nothing and there’s no fear of judgment — but is it healthy or dangerous? We take a look at the pros and cons. -
Duke EnergyThe rise in the number of data centers to power artificial intelligence is driving a surge in demand for electricity. Nuclear energy may be poised to fill the gap. Some see nuclear power as clean but, in the U.S., we haven’t built a new plant since the 1980s and the specter of accidents casts a dark shadow. So, with demand rising, is it time to take another look?
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LOCAL NEWS
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In-person early voting begins on Thursday, Feb. 12, and ends on Feb. 28. The North Carolina State Board of Elections shared tips for voters ahead of the primary. -
WFAE, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, hosts a forum with candidates for Mecklenburg County Commission at the WFAE Center for Civic and Community Engagement in uptown Charlotte. -
The state launched the $175 million program last year as a way to help people who have remained cut off from public roadways since Hurricane Helene. -
Three months after an immigration enforcement crackdown in Charlotte left much of the city shaken, it’s still difficult to get clear answers about what federal law enforcement agents did. -
Greensboro has a new resident: a giant robot and its winged companion. It's the latest public artwork to be installed in the Gate City. -
More than 23,000 high school seniors have accepted direct admission offers from North Carolina colleges and universities through a new statewide program.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown pleads guilty to federal wire fraud conspiracy charges. Health officials confirm a case of measles in Union County. Republican legislators in Raleigh grill Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden over the murder or Iryna Zarutska last year. Another earthquake rocks S.C.
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