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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill says the investigation that led to her two-month paid leave found no evidence she violated school board policy, acted illegally or behaved unethically. It's the most detailed account yet of the events that led to her suspension.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Carolina PanthersThe NFL is back on Wednesday and Carolina starts on Sunday. The Panthers 2025 season featured a surprise division crown that's led to some primetime matchups for the team this season. We discuss the expectations, plus take a look at stadium renovations and a recent report on football players and CTE. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is back in session after a bumpy summer revealing tension between Superintendent Crystal Hill and the school board, even as the district celebrates significant post-pandemic academic gains. We’ll talk to Hill about her return, the investigation’s aftermath, recent district academic gains, the challenges facing students and teachers, and what she believes the district needs to accomplish this year.
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LOCAL NEWS
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It’s time for a fact check of North Carolina politics. If you've turned on the TV lately, you've probably seen a particular pair of ads attacking former Gov. Roy Cooper, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. In each ad, a father describes how his child was killed before the ad implies Cooper, while Governor, had a hand in releasing their killers from prison. For more, Paul Specht of WRAL joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry. -
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools board on Tuesday celebrated academic growth reflected in the district's latest state testing results, while also acknowledging persistent achievement gaps among student groups. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill says an investigation into allegations involving misuse of federal funds, a hostile work environment and conflicts of interest found no violations of board policy or law. -
Approaching the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene, conservation organizations and land managers continue their work rebuilding outdoor spaces that fuel ecotourism in western North Carolina. They're also fortifying them against future severe weather events. -
Answers to frequently asked questions about mail-in voting in North Carolina, which gets underway Sept. 4, the earliest in the nation. -
September brings a packed arts calendar to Charlotte, with major concerts, theater, festivals and performances marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. WFAE's First Friday Arts previews the month ahead. -
Federal Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans is expected to expire Tuesday, which would place thousands in the Charlotte area under threat of deportation. -
Mecklenburg County Public Health has confirmed three human cases of symptomatic West Nile virus as officials report an increase in positive cases of the mosquito-borne illness in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.
NATION & WORLD
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