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Seventeen children from Africa are expected to fly into Raleigh on Wednesday night before starting a musical tour of about 100 cities, including a performance near Charlotte. The tour is part of an effort to support children in their studies and improve their life experiences.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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PixabayThe Biden administration had planned for the most generous repayment plan in history, but the Trump administration is moving in a different direction. We examine the system in flux and how to navigate it. -
Mecklenburg CountyFor the first time in more than a decade, Mecklenburg County has a new manager. Mike Bryant stepped into the role in June following Dena Diorio’s retirement, but he’s been involved in local government for three decades and served as the county’s deputy manager.
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LOCAL NEWS
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The data informed fisheries management and fueled scientific research in North Carolina for decades. -
Gov. Josh Stein announced the 2025 North Carolina Award winners. This year’s honorees include artists, authors, a coach and a civil rights attorney — with strong ties to western North Carolina. -
In the aftermath of Hurricane Erin, Emerald Isle town staff collected a pickup truck load or so of tires last week, but Town Manager Frank Rush said it wasn’t a significant number and the work didn’t take very long. -
A new report shows Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw improvement in its early literacy scores last school year — but not enough for the district to meet the targets set by its Board of Education. -
A contentious 2024 bill shifted the balance of power in the regulatory body that oversees Duke Energy’s carbon plan — giving Republicans greater influence over the commission. -
The Mitchell County operation only formally sought a permit after state regulators discovered that it was already operating illegally.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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N.C. Gov. Josh Stein establishes a task force to look at electricity infrastructure and energy affordability. CMS sees improvement in early literacy scores. Former Clemson star Hunter Renfrow misses out on a Panthers roster spot. Another rash of small earthquakes rattle S.C.
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