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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ enrollment has fallen to its lowest point in more than a decade, according to new state data — and the trend mirrors declines across North Carolina’s traditional public schools.
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Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam launched a campaign this morning to unseat Democratic Congressman Valerie Foushee in the March primary. -
Time is running out for those still working at home since the pandemic. One of the changes that could be coming with the new year is a return to the office for five days a week. That’s according to recent data and a survey of business leaders. For more, Tony Mecia of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy. -
After a fatal stabbing at North Forsyth High School on Tuesday, officials are encouraging parents to have conversations with their children about what happened. -
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Jackson County Board of Elections voted 3-2 to remove an early voting site at Western Carolina University for the 2026 primary elections. Due to North Carolina law, the primary election plans will now be decided by the state board of elections. -
Preservation work is finished at the Tryon birthplace of the legendary singer, but community planning continues before it opens to the public.
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DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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CMS enrollment numbers drop to the lowest since 2012. Buried asbestos is an issue again in Davidson. South Carolinians face new limitations on SNAP spending. Some Charlotte-area businesses are moving towards a return to office schedule of five days a week.
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