Tepper Sports & Entertainment is putting more money into the renovation of Bank of America Stadium in uptown Charlotte, announcing an additional $500 million investment Thursday.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Cases of cyclosporiasis are ticking up in our region as the state cites more than 500 cases across North Carolina. We’ll discuss what you need to know and how to protect yourself. We’ll also discuss why, despite major advances in treatment and prevention, HIV continues to disproportionately affect Black residents in Mecklenburg County.
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The county is set to vote on whether to reverse its rejection of the I-77 toll lane project, and we’ll see which way he’s leaning. Plus, the state finally has a budget — after a long delay — and we’ll look at how the county dealt with the uncertainty surrounding it. We’ll also get into data centers, finances, the immigration crackdown and more with Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell.
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LOCAL NEWS
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University chancellors have spent the past year pleading for state legislators to provide funding for their enrollment growth. One campus won't receive any at all.
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Faith congregations are exploring ways to offer affordable housing on their property through the Yes in God’s Backyard, or YIGBY, movement.
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday afternoon, going into closed session to discuss personnel matters.
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A developer looking to build a controversial hyperscale data center in Stokes County has resubmitted a rezoning application for the project.
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The North Carolina Health Care Affordability Commission held its first meeting this week to make healthcare more affordable for North Carolinians without sacrificing quality. The state currently ranks 50th in the nation for costs and 42nd for outcomes.
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Officials say that 12-16 pups have survived their first few months.
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Cabarrus County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to place $400 million in education bonds on the November ballot.
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A local nonprofit is installing an artificial reef at Lake Norman State Park to create a new habitat for fish.
NATION & WORLD
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