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A new report found that only 31% of Latino children in Mecklenburg County are enrolled in early childhood programs, compared to nearly half of Black children and two-thirds of white children.
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With the federal government shutdown expected to stretch into November, many federal employees will miss paychecks, and SNAP benefits are temporarily suspended. In North Carolina, about 1.4 million residents depend on SNAP assistance. In Mecklenburg County, that number is around 140,000.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Julian Berger/WFAELast week, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced he is running for reelection. That announcement follows a year of controversy with high-profile resignations and criticisms from staff members and how McFadden dealt with ICE. McFadden has insisted he is following the law when it comes to ICE cooperation and denies accusations by previous staff members. Sheriff McFadden joins us to talk about that and more. -
Julian Berger/WFAECharlotte’s immigration court, which serves North and South Carolina, is among the busiest in the country. To ensure work continues, those courts remain open during the government shutdown and dozens of new judges have been sworn in, some with little to no immigration law experience. This follows firings of previous judges by the Trump administration. We take a look at our immigration court and its trials in tribulations.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Sections of the parkway won’t reopen until late next year, leaving nearby businesses facing fewer visitors and less revenue. -
Alison Krauss’s MerleFest performances date back to the 1990s, but she hasn’t taken the stage at Wilkesboro Community College since 2011. That’s scheduled to change when she headlines the event in April with her band Union Station. -
The State Board of Elections has hired new top staff members who have previously worked for Republican elected officials. The hiring moves come after the legislature moved the agency into the state auditor's office and gave the board a Republican majority. -
Lee Roberts called the "preferential treatment" proposal a clear infringement on academic freedom. -
The Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas announced their annual awards on Saturday. WFAE won six first-place awards. -
Just when it looked like the Carolina Panthers had turned the corner with a big win against a good team last week, they crashed back to earth on Sunday, losing 17-7 at home to the New Orleans Saints who were 1-8 coming in. Quarterback Bryce Young was frustrated after throwing for just over 100 yards with an interception.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Charlotte leaders pledge transparency about how new transportation money will be spent. Mecklenburg County calls out for volunteers to help with its annual homelessness count. Charlotte Magazine ends publication after nearly 60 years.
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