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As students head back to school, many teachers are also gathering supplies for their classrooms. A local nonprofit is helping ease that burden by providing free school supplies to educators serving high-poverty schools.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Manolo's Bakery/CourtesyThe CMS board votes to release a summary of its recent investigation into Superintendent Crystal Hill. Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Greg Bovino stops by east Charlotte, using anti-immigrant language and pushing for more deportations. And U.S. Sen. Darline Graham wins a GOP primary runoff in South Carolina. -
Wikimedia CommonsAhead of the midterm elections, North Carolina’s early voting locations and hours have been set. We discuss the impact and how voters feel about confidence in election security. Later in the show, we'll examine a new study that shows how Charlotte’s growth is cutting into its farmland.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Charlotte on Saturday for a candlelight vigil recognizing those who have died from drug overdoses and raising awareness about addiction recovery. -
Edwards, who has represented the 11th Congressional District since 2023, is making his case to colleagues ahead of a possible censure vote next week.
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Students, staff and faculty had the chance to ask Koch questions about studying in Ghana, working in Antarctica and of course — her venture to the far side of the moon. -
This weekend, the North Carolina Transportation Museum will play host to the America 250 Locomotive Celebration, honoring the nation’s semiquincentennial. -
A Charlotte nonprofit that serves transgender adults uses nearly $1.3 million in federal grant funds to pay for its intended purpose — mental health services. -
Sluggish tax collections could force difficult choices over future rail and bus projects; CATS says it’s not concerned. -
Though she traveled far, the singer always gave back to the Smoky Mountains. -
Seven dogs attacked a woman in northwest Charlotte Wednesday, and a Mecklenburg County deputy shot and killed one of them.
NATION & WORLD
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