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As the state’s drought approaches eight months, local utilities are already feeling the strain. In Charlotte, voluntary water restrictions have been instated for the first time in three years.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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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. -
PexelsA recent survey shows that while North Carolinians are pessimistic about the nation’s political future, they are strongly united in support of constitutional checks and balances. They also oppose presidential overreach. And they say these feelings would influence their vote in the next election, including among members of both parties.
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LOCAL NEWS
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The rezoning petitioner requested that City Council defer the public hearing to next month. Residents still showed up outside the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center to protest. -
Many people across the Carolinas worry about climate change but rarely talk about it — and relatively few believe it will personally affect them. That’s according to Yale University’s 2024 Climate Opinion Map, which shows fewer than half of North Carolinians think climate change will impact them in the future. -
A three-day festival in North Carolina will pay tribute to the King of Rock and Roll. The Viva Las Lexington festival will spotlight over a dozen artists who will recreate some of the iconic songs, moves and looks of Elvis Presley. -
A Medicaid funding bill moving quickly through the North Carolina General Assembly with broad bipartisan support includes a provision raising concerns among advocates for immigrants. -
A Mecklenburg County advocacy group says required 90-day reviews meant to move foster children toward permanent homes aren’t happening consistently. The county says it’s making changes. -
At this year's MerleFest, along with renowned bluegrass, newgrass and other traditional music performers, will be world-class artists blending a variety of genres, including pop, rock, soul, R&B and more.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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N.C. lawmakers reach a deal to fund Medicaid through the end of June. The town of Mooresville appeals a judges ruling that it release video of Mayor Chris Carney at town hall without pants. Candy company Ferrara plans a major expansion in S.C. Seventy thousand gallons of sewage and runoff spills into Lake Wylie.
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