A debate over how to use Charlotte’s tourism-tax money recently caused a bit of a fuss. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it’s part of a broader discussion.
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WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson is hosting a SouthBound Live event this week. To get the full experience, you have to come, listen and engage. In his "On My Mind" commentary, Tomlinson reflects on how that may be challenging since just going out and seeing people has become a fight against inertia. -
Sports betting is now legal in North Carolina. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, ponders the winners and losers.
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An important player in Charlotte’s civic evolution passed away last week. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says she was special for how she went about changing our city. -
A proposal to expand legal gambling in North Carolina got dropped from the state budget in last-minute negotiations. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it might just delay the inevitable.
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The turnout for Charlotte’s primary elections on Tuesday was, in a word, abysmal. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, looks at some of the reasons.
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We haven’t officially changed seasons yet, but WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson senses a bit of fall in the air. In his "On My Mind" commentary, he talks about it being a beginning rather than an ending.
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The shooting of a professor at UNC-Chapel Hill sent shockwaves through the campus and out into the wider world. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, wonders how long we’ll remember.
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WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson and his family ran smack into the COVID-19 wall last week. In his "On My Mind" commentary, he talks about an unexpected silver lining.
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The most recent indictments against former President Trump sparked a thought for WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson. In his "On My Mind" commentary, he finds the parallels with another moment in history.
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Two new country songs show a striking contrast in small-town life and how to process the larger world. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, digs into that contrast.
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Charlotte, like most of the United States, is suffering through a hot and hazy summer. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, worries that we’re going to have to get used to it.
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The Charlotte Observer decided last week to part ways with its longtime editorial cartoonist. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it’s the loss of a major talent.
