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State transportation officials have reopened a community engagement center as they move forward with the I-77 South toll lanes project.
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The Election HubOn the local news roundup, Democrats pick up big wins in the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives and North Carolina General Assembly, the Charlotte Hornets owners are among those purchasing the site of the former EpiCentre, and Charlotte FC is set to wrap up the regular season Saturday, with home-field advantage in the playoffs on the line. -
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Mecklenburg Co. has reopened Jail North, once a juvenile facility, and plans to take federal inmates. Where juveniles go not worked out yet. -
Both incumbents lost in this week's election following a year marked by controversy over a proposed data center. -
Duke Energy said this Thursday morning that its profits are up significantly this year, driven by population growth around Charlotte, power plant construction and new data centers. -
Mecklenburg County is holding an open audition for residents to tell their stories in a show that highlights resilience and raises awareness of mental health, substance use and overcoming violence. -
The state Board of Education is considering nearly $800 million in funding requests for schools — not including teacher pay raises — ahead of next year’s budget cycle. -
Public school advocates say they worry what the new tax limits will mean for public schools, which they say are already underfunded. -
North Carolina school districts report they would need nearly $18 billion to cover all of their facility needs. That's up nearly $5 billion since five years ago. -
Even as Democrats gained ground, voters approved constitutional amendments limiting taxes and strengthening voter ID requirements. Here’s what changed.
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