Konata Edwards
Producer, WFAE's All Things Considered-
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Community Shelter of Union County has given out nearly $880,000 in assistance to help Union County residents.
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The Charlotte Observer's Langston Wertz Jr. helps WFAE's "All Things Considered" host Gwendolyn Glenn define the legacy of now-retired UNC head coach Roy Williams. He was "the right guy for the right time," Wertz said.
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The news was good and bad for women's basketball teams from the Carolinas competing in the NCAA tournament this weekend. The Charlotte Hornets are optimistic about rookie guard LaMelo Ball returning this season. And a special needs student gets to shine on the gridiron.
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The coronavirus has affected people in many ways this past year and according to reports, there has been an increase of people suffering from mental health issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 41% of people nationwide have experienced depression and anxiety this year — compared to only 11% a year ago. We talked to a few people in Charlotte to hear how they are doing and coping.
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We took a break from our weekly weekend and entertainment segment because actually there were fewer events going on due to the pandemic. But with St. Patrick's Day coming up, we thought we'd check back in to talk about a couple of them and other virtual and live events happening around the Queen City
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The Derita Station Post Office in Charlotte was officially renamed Thursday the Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office in honor of the late Charlotte civil rights attorney.
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The NBA has postponed the Charlotte Hornets' next two games, against the Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets, due to COVID-19 concerns.
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The Charlotte Checkers won't play the 2020-21 American Hockey League season, citing COVID-19 concerns.
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The ACC Championship game between Clemson University and Notre Dame will be played at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday and ticket prices have skyrocketed from a year ago.
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NAACP Charlotte-Mecklenburg Branch president Corine Mack says to alleviate fears about voter intimidation and to ensure ballots are processed, NAACP members will accompany voters to the polls and will have a presence at many early voting sites.