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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and state Board of Education on Thursday announced a review into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools amid the district’s ongoing turmoil.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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BruceEmmerling/PixabayMail-in or absentee voting for the midterms began in North Carolina in early September. Though not as popular as early or Election Day voting, it provides important access for many, but there have been numerous attempts to curtail mail-in voting and call into question the legitimacy of votes cast in this way. We take a look at those efforts, the new rules in place and what’s behind these efforts. -
Longleaf PoliticsPat McCrory is one of the most consequential and polarizing political figures in North Carolina history. From mayor of Charlotte to governor of North Carolina, McCrory spent nearly two decades shaping the city before a turbulent term as governor that transformed his career and public image. Journalist and columnist Andrew Dunn focuses on McCrory’s rise, reckoning and legacy in the book, “The Change Agent.”
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LOCAL NEWS
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Three North Carolina law enforcement agencies have entered agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a new state law takes effect. -
In the west, last week's rain boosted the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir, and Lake Lure had its wettest day since Hurricane Helene. But on the other side of the state, drought conditions worsened instead of improving. -
Felipe De Brigard, a philosopher and cognitive neuroscientist at Duke University, is among 20 individuals chosen to receive $800,000 from the MacArthur Foundation to advance their work. -
A concert in Yancey County gave Hurricane Helene survivors an opportunity to share their experiences with the storm. -
Amid Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ leadership turmoil at last week’s board meeting, a separate financial issue went barely noticed. -
CATS has cracked down on crime and increased police presence on the Blue Line light rail system. But nonpaying customers remain a major concern. -
The Charlotte region’s housing market cooled in August after a relatively steady summer, as affordability challenges and economic uncertainty continued to influence buyers and sellers. -
Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney's final day in office is Wednesday after he announced earlier this year that he would step down following years of controversy.The resignation comes after mounting pressure from town commissioners.In April, commissioners voted 4-2 to approve a resolution formally asking Carney to resign and expressing no confidence in his leadership.
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