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Corolla Wild Horse Fund
Managing the safety of one of the herds falls to the nonprofit Corolla Wild Horse Fund; challenges include the ever-changing nature of the barrier islands, encroaching development, and climate change. However, one of the greatest dangers is people.
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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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State regulators ordered Duke Energy to pump the brakes on new solar — a move that some clean energy advocates are calling unprecedented and a blow to the state’s clean energy transition. -
The Latin American Coalition launched its new Family Wellness Center on Friday to support Latino families across Charlotte. -
Charlotte City Council member Dimple Ajmera is calling for a temporary pause on new data centers near residential areas, citing concerns about noise, water use and energy demand. -
The event comes more than 30 years after planning on the $1.8 billion project began. -
Many teachers have requested leave ahead of a planned rally for public education in Raleigh on May 1. -
Atrium Health says its moving closer to delivering on its affordable housing commitments tied to The Pearl after earlier reporting found delays and discrepancies.
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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