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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is rolling out a new language access plan across its 21 branches.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Yale UniversityThis year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. For many Americans, Independence Day means a celebration of hot dogs, fireworks and freedom. For historian Beverly Gage, the holiday is much more complicated. Her new book recounts the long history of the United States through a road trip to places that helped shape the country. She joins us to unpack 250 years of American history in her latest book, “This Land Is Your Land.” -
Kelly Corrigan WondersIn a world flooded by AI — from useless slop to groundbreaking code — what happens to our human imagination? Charlotte Talks presents a special series: "Wired to Create." Hosted by bestselling author and PBS host Kelly Corrigan — discover the quiet satisfaction and mental health benefits of making things with your own hands. Charlotte Talks returns on Monday, July 6.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Charlotte experienced near record-breaking high temperatures this past holiday weekend. But where you live determines a lot about just how hot it gets. -
Republican leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly unveiled a full budget proposal a year late. Here are some of the topline items. -
Volunteers searching North Carolina waterways for pollution found tiny plastic pellets in Lake Brandt. Advocates say the material can threaten wildlife. -
A new riverkeeper is taking the helm in protecting the Yadkin. After spending the last two years as an assistant with the organization, Nicole Eastman is now leading Yadkin Riverkeeper’s efforts to protect the Yadkin-Pee Dee watershed. -
From a reunion show by a beloved Charlotte band to immersive virtual reality, theater, outdoor concerts and free family-friendly events, our First Friday Arts panel shares its top picks for July. -
The compromise bill emerged Thursday as one of the last major pieces of business of the legislative short session. It would bring North Carolina's hemp rules in conformity with a federal definition set to become effective in November.
NATION & WORLD
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