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One of Charlotte's largest arts and culture festivals — Charlotte SHOUT! — returns this weekend, but there's plenty other events coming up this month too. Our First Friday Arts panel looks at the month ahead.
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Carolina Public Press
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A new reentry program is opening by Mecklenburg County to support people recovering from substance use after incarceration. -
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Data shows the state’s rain totals over the last six months are nearly 10 inches below normal.
NATION & WORLD
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The N.C. Supreme Court overturns its prior ruling in the long-running Leandro school funding case. Gov. Josh Stein announces a $1.5 million expansion to the LEAD program. Sil Ganzó is named Charlotte's 2025 Woman of the Year. The arts festival Charlotte Shout kicks off.
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