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March in Charlotte is bringing everything from biting theatrical satire and classic drama to Afro-Latin dance, family concerts and a celebration of a Charlotte jazz legacy. Our roundtable of arts and culture watchers discusses the month ahead in Charlotte's cultural life.
WFAE EVENTS
- Governor Josh Stein announces recipients of Hurricane Helene relief funds
- More than 40 N.C. groups back request for details on Charlotte CBP operation
- Charlotte may spend $25 million to replace aging Bojangles’ Coliseum, Ovens Auditorium equipment
- NC attorney general joins multistate lawsuit challenging new federal tariffs
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Mona Dougani/WFAEPrimary day has come and gone, locally one message from voters is that they want party loyalty. Surprisingly, the Phil Berger race is separated by two votes. NCDOT plans to pause its plan for elevating new I-77 toll lanes for a few months, and North Carolina U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis lays into now former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. -
Palmer Magri/WFAEIt’s been three months since U.S. Customs and Border Protection descended on Charlotte. Operation “Charlotte’s Web” brought fear, confusion and disruption to the city, especially to the immigrant community. There are still many unknowns about that operation despite attempts by politicians at all levels asking for transparency and accountability. We get an update on those attempts and examine the economic, legal and cultural fallout.
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LOCAL NEWS
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North Carolina has attracted significant private investment in clean energy in recent years — from battery and solar manufacturing to energy‑efficiency contractor work and grid upgrades. -
In Charlotte, cranes dot the skyline and “For Rent” signs line busy corridors — but for many college students, those signs signal competition rather than opportunity. The city continues to grow at one of the fastest rates in the United States. But that growth has come with a cost: rising rent, shrinking availability and increased corporate ownership of housing. -
The indictment comes after Brockman was arrested last year for alleged sex crimes with a minor. -
More than 40 local community leaders and organizations are backing a public records request seeking more information about CBP’s Charlotte operation in November. -
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has released an updated inventory of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, detailing trends in the pollutants most responsible for climate change. -
North Carolina saw a record high total voters for a midterm primary election, but it wasn't the highest turnout by percentage terms.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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NCDOT will study the possibility of placing part of I-77 underground. Silfab Solar in Fort Mill experiences its second chemical spill this week. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden's primary victory Tuesday has put new focus on a petition to remove him from office. Freedom Park will soon bid farewell to two of its aging botanical residents.
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