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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education met for three hours Saturday morning to outline its concerns with the superintendent's proposed budget.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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CMS/LivestreamOn the next Charlotte Talks local news roundup, the CMS board rejects Superintendent Crystal Hill’s proposed budget, leaving her to question how to proceed with little direction. Gaston and Cabarrus County schools join others in canceling classes Friday as teachers protest in Raleigh for higher pay. A bill to protect immigrant students from immigration enforcement is filed in the state House, and Duke Energy proposes a June rate increase. -
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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The Wake County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on a proposal Monday that would alter WakeMed's articles of incorporation. Politicians are already concerned about the potential merger. -
Western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards, who represents the 11th Congressional District, is reportedly under investigation by the U.S. House Ethics Committee over unspecified allegations. -
Our First Friday Arts panel shares what’s worth checking out this May — everything from a long-awaited play that drew headlines a year before its opening to Baroque masterpieces and Charlotte’s fringe festival. -
Charlotte Water will implement mandatory water restrictions beginning Friday, May 15, 2026, due to ongoing dry conditions. The measures align with regional partners under the Low Inflow Protocol’s Stage 2. -
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education will hold a public budget workshop Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Government Center, after the board voted earlier this week against adopting Superintendent Crystal Hill’s $2.1 billion budget proposal. -
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and there are plenty of things residents can do to stay ahead of severe weather.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Thousands of students are out of school today as teachers across the state protest in Raleigh for higher pay. N.C.'s Medicaid program is now funded through June. Parts of Mecklenburg County move into the highest level of drought conditions. A new report shows more than 100 people suffering from mental illness have died in S.C. jails since 2015.
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