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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks have arrived in California ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl, and for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, the trip carries special meaning.
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WFAE EVENTS
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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On this Charlotte Talks local news roundup, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper’s name shows up several times in emails in the latest release of the Epstein files. A federal audit says CATS’ safety plan has 18 areas of non-compliance. More measles cases in South Carolina. And Charlotte Symphony music director Kwamé Ryan wins a Grammy. -
Jennifer Lang/WFAEOn this "Charlotte Talks," we listen to the candidate forum WFAE hosted Tuesday evening with two of the men running for sheriff in Mecklenburg County. Both are Democrats — no Republican is running. Incumbent Garry McFadden and challenger Antwain Nance were unavailable, so we hear from retired Chief Deputy Sheriff Rodney Collins and retired CMPD Sgt. Ricky Robbins.
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LOCAL NEWS
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During a public hearing for Duke Energy’s carbon and resource plan earlier this week, Duke Energy customers brought their concerns over energy-intensive data centers and expressed their frustration after the utility asked them to conserve energy. -
According to the state health department, the majority of infections have been in unvaccinated youth under the age of 18. -
The Carolinas set a new record during last week’s winter weather: the highest-ever energy demand. -
West Charlotte residents are furious that the N.C. Department of Transportation this week said it plans to build elevated express toll lanes on Interstate 77 through uptown, and some protesters shouted down a Charlotte City Council member during a town hall Thursday night. -
February may be the shortest month, but it still has a packed Charlotte arts calendar. Our panel of arts and culture watchers shares highlights from Pulitzer Prize-winning theater and film series to food, music and Black History Month events happening across the city. -
Charlotte saw two major winter storms in recent weeks, bringing snow and subzero temperatures. Those fridge conditions pushed local shelters beyond their normal capacity.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Gov. Josh Stein signs an executive order to boost N.C.'s mental health system. The city of Charlotte considers new rules for street vendors and taxi services. WFAE and Primal Brewery announce the release of a new collaboration brew called Ale Things Considered. Our First Friday Arts panel looks ahead to February events.
Politics
Climate & Environment
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