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Nick de la Canal/WFAEThe new Charlotte City Council is sworn in, Iryna’s law goes into effect with stricter bail rules for violent offenses, the state auditor plans to investigate the settlement paid by the city of Charlotte to the husband of the new police chief, and Mecklenburg County officials create a new transit authority. -
JMTURNER/Wikimedia CommonsThe murder of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line in August led to the passage of Iryna’s Law by the General Assembly. It took effect on Dec. 1 and is designed to overhaul parts of the judicial system. A Republican bill, it passed with some bipartisan support and was signed by a Democratic governor, yet there were still opponents. We discuss the new law and more with caucus leader Rep. Mary Belk.
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The economic distress tier system that NC agencies use to rank counties saw downward movement in places recovering from Helene. -
Contest to replace retiring US Sen. Thom Tillis in NC is predicted to draw more money than any Senate race in history. -
The Charlotte Area Transit System has increased security on the Lynx Blue Line after the murder in August. -
There are now over 100,000 Opportunity Scholarship recipients. The Opportunity Scholarship provides vouchers for K-12 students to attend North Carolina private schools. Last school year, more than 75% of the scholarship funds, or $329 million, went to faith-based schools. -
December in Charlotte is always packed with holiday shows, from classic productions that return year after year to new, offbeat twists on seasonal favorites. WFAE's First Friday Arts panel looks ahead to what's worth seeing this month. -
Economic development officials have focused on certain sectors, with job announcements paced by the largest in North Carolina's history.
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Testimony continued Thursday in the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR by local racing teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. New CMPD Chief Estella Patterson will be sworn in today. A State Board of Education advisory committee is recommending a master’s degree for all school social workers in the state.
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