Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is weighing an overhaul of its magnet offerings, which would reduce the number of magnet themes from 16 to six.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will have a remote school day for students Tuesday. CMS says instruction will be asynchronous, so students will work independently on assignments provided in advance, with assignments due the next school day. All before and after school programs are cancelled, with athletics and extracurricular activities to be rescheduled.
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After more than a year of negotiations, the Norwegian National Football team will call Greensboro home in the lead-up to this year's FIFA World Cup.
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Many NC caregivers are facing financial strain, health challenges and difficulty accessing services. Advocates warn that new Medicaid work requirements could disrupt coverage for caregivers unless the state takes steps to clearly identify and protect those who are federally exempt.
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This weekend put a strain on energy grids across the East Coast, downing power lines and testing power plants. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality launched an energy rebate program in Mecklenburg and Wake counties that helps alleviate stress on the grid while saving people money on their monthly utility bills.
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The influential Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg has announced its endorsements for the March Democratic primaries.
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Despite the winter storm departing the Charlotte area, air travel on Monday was still impacted at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, over 400 flights have been canceled and 140 were delayed. For the latest flight information, check with your airline before heading to CLT.
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The Charlotte Area Transit System said the Gold Line streetcar will be suspended until Tuesday. CATS officials said the Blue Line light rail will be operational but will run on a 30-minute frequency on Monday. Due to freezing conditions Monday evening and the threat of ice re-forming, the final Blue Line train will leave the UNC Charlotte and I-485 stations at midnight. For the latest information, check online.
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Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and Rep. Chuck Edwards are among a small group of GOP lawmakers calling for an investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. Their comments come as Trump administration officials have labeled the man a "domestic terrorist" and asserted he sought to kill federal agents.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, teachers aren’t holding back their frustration over delayed pay raises. Earlier this month, hundreds stayed out of work to hold protests across the state, calling out the General Assembly for not passing a budget. Our state’s teachers regularly rank near the bottom of the country for teacher pay. They say they have an important job and want — need — better pay, so why is this such a big ask? We search for answers.
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Drake Maye will become the first Charlotte native to start at quarterback in a Super Bowl as the Patriots beat the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday. He played at Myers Park High School, then went on to play at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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Sleet and snowfall accumulations overnight remain manageable in the Piedmont and High Country, but freezing rain could complicate things for area commuters and airline operators.
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N.C. State Highway Patrol reports more than 300 crashes on state roads during winter storm, while utilities are reporting more than 17,000 power outages. The storm is expected to last into early Monday.
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