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The Charlotte Area Transit System has increased security on the Lynx Blue Line after the murder in August.
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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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LOCAL NEWS
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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. -
Economic development officials have focused on certain sectors, with job announcements paced by the largest in North Carolina's history. -
When Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina over a year ago, it left behind millions of cubic yards of debris in waterways. Although the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cleaned a lot of it, the environmental group MountainTrue continues the cleanup effort for smaller waterways in the region. -
A committee that advises the state Board of Education on students’ non-academic needs has recommended the board back requiring a master’s degree for all school social workers in the state. -
A 24-year-old Charlotte man accused of assaulting U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents may no longer face charges. -
A local interfaith church is hosting its fourth annual International Holiday Bazaar this weekend, showcasing cultures from around the world.
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DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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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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