Ardrey Kell principal Jamie Brooks said in a message to families that she’s retiring, effective June 1, after being suspended with pay earlier this month.
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The Latin American Coalition held an event Wednesday evening to explain to Charlotte's Latino community the role of local law enforcement and to build trust at a time of increased anxiety about raids and deportations.
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After a successful race weekend that saw NASCAR’s Xfinity and Truck Series teams return, the owner of Rockingham Speedway says the facility is up for sale.
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The Metropolitan Transit Commission voted to adopt the updated Transit System Plan Wednesday night.
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“This has been one of the most difficult six days of my life,” Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown said at Wednesday's town hall. “But I want you to hear directly from me. I’m still here. I’m still fighting, and I’m still serving."
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Charlotte got some disappointing economic news this week. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, or CIAA, will not be bringing its annual basketball tournament back to Charlotte — for now, anyway. Officials said, the CIAA will be in Baltimore through 2029. Charlotte had hosted the CIAA tournament from 2006 to 2020. WFAE's Marshall Terry and The Ledger's Tony Mecia discuss this, and other local business news, on this week's BizWorthy.
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After years of overfishing, the commercial and recreational fishing industries will split the catch 50-50 in 2025.
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There are 2,400 fewer leisure and hospitality jobs compared with the same point last year, according to state Department of Commerce data.
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The family of a male student at Ardrey Kell High School has filed a lawsuit against a female Muslim student, her family, and community activists who claimed the teen attacked her in March.
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A majority of the Charlotte City Council voted in closed session to give Police Chief Johnny Jennings a $305,000 settlement. Nearly $60,000 of that money will increase his pension.
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Highland Brewing founder Oscar Wong opened Asheville's first legal craft brewery since Prohibition. His leadership helped shape the city into a national beer destination.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, coming and goings, controversy and conflict — even an indictment. All of that is swirling around Charlotte City Council. We take a deep dive and answer your questions.
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The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has raised more than $50 million to complete its three-year comprehensive campaign, the organization announced Wednesday.
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