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Discovery Place is nearly $15 million in debt to Mecklenburg County. The long-running museum says it’s not able to pay that amount, and in a few weeks the county could declare it in default. For more, Tony Mecia of The Charlotte Ledger joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy.
WATCH
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The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history. Yet more than 160 years later, its legacy is still being written, and one historian argues a key part of that legacy involves free people of color. At the beginning of the war, nearly half a million people of color were free, and he says their stories ultimately helped lay the groundwork for a more expansive vision of American freedom. -
North Carolina Department of Environmental QualityTwo years after Hurricane Helene devastated communities in western North Carolina, the state is still navigating the long process of recovery, while also preparing for the next disaster. We speak with N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson to discuss North Carolina’s environmental priorities and how it is preparing for the challenges ahead.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Mecklenburg County’s greenway network has grown by more than 20 miles in just a few years. As cooler weather draws more people outside — and darkness arrives earlier — what does safety look like on the trails? -
Atrium’s new program aims to lower out-of-pocket health care costs for state employees who use its doctors and hospitals; N.C. Treasurer Brad Briner says the savings will come at a cost to members and taxpayers. -
Duke Energy reached an agreement with data center operators on a long-sought large-load tariff, or special rate for some big new energy users, in North Carolina. But environmental groups say it falls short on some key points. -
The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute on Wednesday released the Carolinas Regional Explorer, which looks at how residents view their lives. -
A Cornelius man used artificial intelligence to create songs and fake streaming accounts to play those songs in a scheme that netted him millions. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison. -
After warnings, testimony and a new report from the State Auditor’s Office on Ronda’s cash flow crisis, the Local Government Commission will now oversee the town's finances. -
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has provided more information on how it will carry out immigration enforcement under its new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. -
A new Charlotte initiative aims to raise awareness about HIV among Black communities, which are disproportionately affected by the virus.
NATION & WORLD
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