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In the last several decades, South Africa has seen a lot of turmoil, through apartheid and new political changes since then. The US and South Africa have…

In North Carolina in 2012 there were more than 21,000 reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable and older adults. This is an issue that…

There was optimism in the '90s that the end of the Cold War also meant the end of the threat of nuclear war and the fear of threats to America like the…

Several years ago North Carolina lawmakers introduced a large tax incentive package that they hoped would lure the movie industry back to the state. By…

When you think of historic restoration, most times you think of those TV shows where they fix up old homes to look how they did in their heyday. But Peter…

The dog days of summer are upon us so maybe it's time to switch up your routine with a new food find around town. We gather our regular panel of Charlotte…

A long pattern of employee overload and burnout in the workplace has nudged some corporations to look for ways to improve the conditions for employees to…

Downs Syndrome (Ds) is the most commonly occurring genetic condition, caused by three copies of the 21st chromosome, instead of two as in most people. One…

Our guest today has received many accolades - winner of nine Grammy Awards, an Emmy, six Billboard Awards and now, Arturo Sandoval will be the recipient…

On Friday, October 4th, WFAE will air The Takeaway live at 9am instead of Charlotte Talks. The show, usually produced out of WNYC in New York, is in…

Tuesday is Election Day in Charlotte. A new Mayor is going to be elected, as well as the city council-at-large seat, seven city council seats and five CMS…

There are six Brazilian firms operating in the Charlotte region, including two US headquarters of Brazilian companies. There are about 2000 Brazilians…

Grammy award-winning jazz and classical musician WyntonMarsalis is internationally known for his trumpet playing and jazz style. He's from a family of…

Last week's bad loss to the rival New Orleans Saints, notwithstanding, the Carolina Panthers are having a great season. Before this loss, the team reeled…

The sounds of a city aren't just fire trucks and car horns. The real sounds of a city can be found in the music venues around town and at the concerts…

Professional authors and writers face many challenges and a lot of competition these days. Writing has shifted from a craft previously conducted with pen…

The stock market fell on Friday after a week of losses. That caused investors to wonder about the safety of their retirement savings, a hurdle many…

In 2011 the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department began exploring ways to merge several youth involvement organizations into a more cohesive, effective…

Charlotte has its share of gifted social entrepreneurs and we’ve highlighted many of them on Charlotte Talks over the years. Molly Barker, founder of the…

We all have friends, family, work colleagues and neighbors who have been diagnosed with cancer or are suddenly facing a significant crisis. We all want to…