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A new report from NPR and Boston University suggests that the average number of heat-related deaths in North Carolina each year is almost 18 times what the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recorded.
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For Susanne Dillingham, food is more than sustenance. It has opened a world of opportunities for her as a personal chef, sommelier and business owner. Food has taken her around the world as she learned more about it and the importance of hospitality. Now, she runs The Tiny Chef from her small farm in Gold Hill. She shares her experiences in the food world and in her book, “Secret Ingredients of Life.” -
CMS/YouTubeThe fallout over the firing of CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill continues with dissension on the board and another CMS executive staff resignation; Charlotte City Council passes a new 10 p.m. curfew for teens under 18; Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney is out, and, with Election Day a month away, U.S. Senate races in both Carolinas are in the spotlight.
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Volunteer chainsaw operators stepped up to clean the mess of fallen trees and restore road access. It inspired more people to learn how to use the tool. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers pulled over two men riding down South Tryon Street in a couch balanced across two electric scooters this weekend. It's unclear if the couch-surfers received a citation.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools surprised Myers Park High School Principal Robert Folk on Thursday morning by naming him the district’s 2027 Principal of the Year. -
North Carolina public schools spent more than $6.6 million last school year to repair broken computers. Most don't have a reliable funding source to refresh laptops bought with pandemic-era funds. -
Three North Carolina law enforcement agencies have entered agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a new state law takes effect. -
In the west, last week's rain boosted the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir, and Lake Lure had its wettest day since Hurricane Helene. But on the other side of the state, drought conditions worsened instead of improving. -
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and state Board of Education on Thursday announced a review into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools amid the district’s ongoing turmoil.
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