In September 2024, Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina. Landslides tore apart families and killed dozens. What more could have been done to save lives? And what could be done to save them in the future? Those are some of the questions asked in WCNC's new documentary "Lost Ground: America’s Landslide Crisis."
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Edwards, who has represented the 11th Congressional District since 2023, is making his case to colleagues ahead of a possible censure vote next week.
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The CMS board votes to release a summary of its recent investigation into Superintendent Crystal Hill. Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Greg Bovino stops by east Charlotte, using anti-immigrant language and pushing for more deportations. And U.S. Sen. Darline Graham wins a GOP primary runoff in South Carolina.
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Sluggish tax collections could force difficult choices over future rail and bus projects; CATS says it’s not concerned.
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Ahead of the midterm elections, North Carolina’s early voting locations and hours have been set. We discuss the impact and how voters feel about confidence in election security. Later in the show, we'll examine a new study that shows how Charlotte’s growth is cutting into its farmland.
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A coalition of attorneys general were suing the social media giant, alleging that Facebook and Instagram officials built their apps to be addictive and still told parents they are safe for teens.
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Sales tax slowdown: A two-part series from The Charlotte Ledger and WFAEToday: Why Mecklenburg’s consumer spending has slowed.Thursday: What sluggish sales tax growth means for transit.
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We recap the results of the South Carolina Senate primary runoff between Rep. Ralph Norman and U.S. Sen. Darline Graham. The winner will run in the November general election against Democrat Annie Andrews. Then, we'll discuss the impact deportations are having on the economy and how that money could be spent instead.
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Live election results: Get the latest on South Carolina's U.S. Senate, U.S. House and gubernatorial primary races.
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The Trump administration says the international gathering will showcase western North Carolina’s resilience. Locals say the region still needs billions of dollars to recover.
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Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman made their closing arguments to South Carolina Republican voters ahead of Tuesday's U.S. Senate runoff election.