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McFarland PublishersLocal news is in crisis. Newsrooms have shrunk, newspapers have closed, and communities across the country are increasingly becoming news deserts. In his new book, “Why Local News: A Memoir and Plea for an Endangered Form of Journalism,” Rick Thames argues that strong, local journalism remains essential for informed communities and democracy. -
Palmer Magri/WFAEFirst, we address breaking news as CMS reinstates Superintendent Crystal Hill. Then, Operation Charlotte’s Web, last fall’s Border Patrol operation, didn’t really end; it just quieted down. ICE officials are still making arrests here and throughout the state. In western North Carolina, there are questions about cooperation with ICE. In eastern North Carolina, a detention center could open. The latest on the impact this is having on immigrant communities and more.
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LOCAL NEWS
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The National Institutes of Health grant will support community health education, early detection and prevention of diseases like Alzheimer's, hypertension and diabetes. -
New state legislation allows residents to challenge books in their local school district even if they don’t have a student enrolled. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County officials are updating district policies to comply. -
Republican leaders chose N.C. Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as the new candidate for Congress, opening a spot for a new candidate for the 117th district in the NC House election. -
A newly published study has successfully demonstrated that analyzing residual plant and animal DNA in municipal wastewater can deliver accurate, real-time population nutrition data. Researchers say this breakthrough could fundamentally change how public health officials monitor dietary habits, food insecurity, and economic health. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill will remain in her role atop the district following a two-month investigation into unspecified allegations, Board Chair Stephanie Sneed announced Tuesday night. -
After nearly two years of disruptions, the 61-year-old rodeo in Madison County has returned to its regular schedule with a new covered arena. -
The agency wants to eliminate “hazardous fuels.” But environmental groups say dead trees are homes for forest regeneration. -
A Charlotte program designed to help close the digital divide while providing job opportunities for formerly incarcerated people has shut down after one year of operation.
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