Mona Dougani
Community Engagement ProducerMona Dougani is a community engagment producer with WFAE. Previously, she was an investigative research and reporting fellow and prior to that reported on local issues as part of the Queens University News Service.
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Municipal elections are being held in many North Carolina towns and cities Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know about what’s on the ballot in Mecklenburg County, what to bring and how to show up at the polls fully prepared. -
With the federal government shutdown expected to stretch into November, many federal employees will miss paychecks, and SNAP benefits are temporarily suspended. In North Carolina, about 1.4 million residents depend on SNAP assistance. In Mecklenburg County, that number is around 140,000. -
Con el cierre del gobierno federal que se espera se prolongue a través de noviembre, muchos empleados federales no recibirán sus cheques de pago y los beneficios de SNAP se suspenderán temporalmente. En Carolina del Norte, alrededor de 1.4 millones de residentes dependen de la asistencia de SNAP. En el condado de Mecklenburg, esa cifra ronda los 140,000.
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Early voting for the Mecklenburg County primary election is underway. WFAE has created this FAQ to answer questions voters have ahead of Primary Election Day on Tuesday, Sept. 9, and the general election in November. -
Over the weekend, the Iranian Community of Charlotte hosted the Nowruz Bazaar. -
As of Sunday, about 4.4 million votes have been cast across North Carolina, representing more than half of the state's registered voters. Tuesday, Nov. 5, is the last day for eligible voters to cast their ballots. Here’s what to expect on Election Day and what to know about North Carolina's post-election process. -
This week, we profile EQUALibrium awardee Mike Realon, who received the award for Established Leader in the education category. -
Early voting in South Carolina runs through Saturday, Nov. 2. Since Friday, Oct. 25 half a million people voted early in the state. -
Early voting continues through 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. As of Thursday, more than two million people headed to the polls in North Carolina to cast their ballot. Still, there are concerns and misconceptions about the election. -
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. WFAE has created a supplemental FAQ to answer additional questions voters may have before they head to the polls, including questions we’ve heard from the public.
