Charlotte keeps growing, but one offshoot of that growth is certain places that seem not to grow at all. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, takes a look at two uptown structures that are frozen in place for different reasons.
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Duke University plans to shed some of its faculty and staff in anticipation of actions by the Trump administration. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his “On My Mind" commentary, says a lot of the cuts are self-inflicted. -
One of NASCAR’s all-time characters is on the track right now, winning races and infuriating other drivers. But the country at large doesn’t know him. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, wonders if it’s too late for NASCAR to get any cultural traction.
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Charlotte city government had been humming along quietly for a while, avoiding any major controversy. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says that when things changed, they changed in a hurry. -
The city of Charlotte has come to a settlement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings over statements from a City Council member. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it sets a troubling precedent.
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We have finally come to a conclusion in the long-running appeal of the race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his “On My Mind” commentary, says there should be a better way to deliver justice in such cases.
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We’re through the first 100 days of a new American regime. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says making it through the days to come could depend on looking inward as well as outward.
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Will the Carolina Panthers’ 2025 draft class make the team a contender again? Nobody knows — yet. And WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says the anticipation is a beautiful thing.
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The restored Carolina Theatre holds a special place in Charlotte’s history. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it’s also a symbol of our potential now and in the future.
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The Trump administration’s tariffs have shaken the global economy and disrupted many Americans’ financial futures. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his “On My Mind” commentary, says the tariffs are a misguided search for a simpler world.
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Some North Carolina legislators introduced a bill recently to adopt a state hip-hop song. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, suggests some other good choices to update the state’s musical playlist.
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The scandal over U.S. war plans made over a commercial texting app will linger for a while. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his “On My Mind” commentary, looks back at a moment where one of our own in North Carolina could have changed the path.
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The madness is upon us again in college basketball tournament season. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, wonders if it’s worth looking at our brackets a different way.
