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State Superintendent Mo Green says a new law banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools is likely to raise “genuine questions” for educators as they work to comply.
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PexelsWe take a political vibe check on North Carolina by examining what the latest Catawba-YouGov poll shows. We’ll separate signal from noise while discussing what these polls really tell us about the state’s electorate as another consequential election season gets underway. -
CanvaCharlotte now experiences nearly a month of additional dangerous heat days compared to 50 years ago. By the 2060s, state officials expect nearly 40 more days each year when the heat index exceeds 95 degrees. Extreme heat is now considered the top climate-related threat for residents. We explore how that heat is changing daily life for Charlotteans.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Budget provision targets a sales tax refund strategy used by Atrium Health and first reported on by The Charlotte Ledger/NC Health News. -
Officials estimate less than 1% of course sections will be eligible for Workforce Pell. -
Are e-bikes making Charlotte’s streets more dangerous? A Charlotte City Council member is pushing the city to study the issue as residents raise concerns about reckless riders, excessive speed and streets designed around cars. -
Charlotte will host its first MLS-All Star Game after the World Cup this month — a milestone that supporters say reflects the city’s growing reputation as a soccer destination. -
The rare blue ghost firefly has been documented in Mecklenburg County for the first time, thanks to two local environmental educators. They say the species may have been here all along. -
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would ban homeless camping and public sleeping across the state. House Bill 437, vetoed today, could let private citizens sue local government if they allow camping on public property.
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