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Raki McGregor, who chairs the BPC's transportation committee, said how council members act on I-77 could influence endorsements in the 2027 elections.
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Foundation for the Carolinas
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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North Carolina General AssemblyA report this week revealed Rep. Alma Adams was investigated and cleared by a House committee for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a staffer, the North Carolina General Assembly starts its short session, drought continues across the Carolinas, and the Panthers prepare for the NFL draft. -
Layna Hong/WFAESocial prescribing is changing how health care is traditionally thought of by linking patients to community-based activities to address stress, loneliness and overall well-being. Through partnerships at hospitals and museums, Charlotte is beginning to explore how creative expression can support mental and physical health. We explore how social prescribing works and the research behind it.
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LOCAL NEWS
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The money is part of a massive backlog of funds that were held up by a policy implemented by former-Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. -
A new state audit of a fund meant to provide free legal help to indigent clients found the fund lacked adequate oversight. The audit comes as the state’s year-long freeze on the program nears its end. -
A summit in Charlotte this weekend aims to provide a platform for educators of color to learn how to support students amid political pressure. -
Latinos in Charlotte will gather Saturday to celebrate Spanish Language Day and the diversity of the language across cultures. -
The House Ethics Committee said that Adams should "work to ensure that no staff received preferential treatment, actual or perceived, and that all staff were aware they could raise any concerns without fear of retaliation." -
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will hold an emergency virtual meeting on Friday at 11:30 a.m. to consider modifying the academic calendar ahead of the planned rally for public school funding in Raleigh on May 1.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Cathy Bessant steps down as CEO of the Foundation for the Carolinas. Two top editors are leaving the Charlotte Observer. CMS will host an emergency meeting to consider modifying the academic calendar ahead of a planned May 1st rally in Raleigh and anticipated teacher absences. The Carolina Panthers select Monroe Freeling with the 19th pick in the NFL Draft.
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