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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department doubled down on its proposal for a 9 p.m. youth curfew at its midyear public safety news conference on Wednesday.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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YouTube/City of Charlotte‘Teen takeovers’: Charlotte leaders move to revise curfew as minors ask where they’re supposed to go‘Teen takeovers’ have become a nuisance in cities like Charlotte and Raleigh, with large groups of teenagers gathering in public spaces, causing disruption and sometimes engaging in destructive behavior. CMPD now recommends a 9 p.m. curfew for all minors. We look at how that curfew would be enforced, what is contributing to the gatherings, and possible solutions for providing safe spaces for minors. -
WFAEA look at how the recently passed North Carolina state budget affects higher education. One of the biggest headlines from is a fully funded UNC system, but it would also make certain records related to discipline proceedings exempt from the state public records law including cases of sexual misconduct. That plus tuition changes, student loans, and more.
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LOCAL NEWS
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The State Health Plan's board last week approved tiered benefits beginning in 2027. -
Although reappraisals were finalized at the start of the year, the county will now use outdated property values due to complications from a new state law. -
State regulators are still deliberating over Duke Energy’s rate hike request for next year. But the most financially vulnerable customers may experience a second shock on top of higher rates as a little-known pilot program expires. -
The Trump administration has ordered ICE agents to largely scale back their use of traffic stops nationwide. The change comes after a recent increase in vehicle stops in Charlotte. -
Aging dams can be a hazard in extreme rain. North Carolina is trying to fix them — or remove them. -
Stokes County Commissioners voted to reject a six-month pause on data center development recommended by the planning board. -
The effort to protect Grandmother Mountain dates back three decades. -
Dallas Woodhouse has faced criticism for contacting county election officials to propose changes to early voting locations and hours. He had been serving as an elections liaison for State Auditor Dave Boliek since last year.
NATION & WORLD
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