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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education rejected Superintendent Crystal Hill’s proposed $2.1 billion budget Tuesday in a surprise 8-to-1 vote. They’ve instructed Hill to amend the budget by May 12.
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City of CharlotteAcross the country, the commercial real estate sector is facing problems. Although it’s been years since COVID-19, the impact of remote work lingers, and landlords are still having trouble filling vacant space. In some cases, they’re selling properties at a loss. But locally, a number of companies looking to expand have chosen Charlotte for their next home. We discuss what makes the Queen City different and whether it’s a trend. -
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LOCAL NEWS
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Big changes could be in the works for part of uptown Charlotte. The new owner of a block along South Tryon laid out redevelopment plans in an interview with The Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter. And The Ledger’s Tony Mecia joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry to talk about them for our segment BizWorthy. -
Members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education grilled district leaders about the district’s proposed magnet overhaul plan — expressing particular concern about the district’s efforts to collect community feedback. -
A state Senate committee voted Wednesday to ban kids under age 14 from using social media. The bill would also require social media users who are age 14 or 15 to get a parent's consent to create an account. -
The schools launched the Association of HBCU Research to elevate HBCU leadership in addressing society’s most pressing challenges. -
The legislation would establish a revolving loan fund that affordable housing developers could use for pre-construction activity. -
Cabarrus County Schools will close Friday as teachers head to Raleigh for a protest over low pay.
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Duke Energy requests permission for steep rate hikes starting in 2027. A state Senate committee votes to ban kids under age 14 from using social media. Gaston County voters could soon have a say in how much extra their teachers are paid. The Carolina Panthers extend quarterback Bryce Young's rookie contract to a fifth year.
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