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You’ve been 'rainchecked.' Are they busy – or blowing you off?
Plus: Top news of the week — New state budget released — Lockdown at 2 Charlotte schools — Plans for a Charlotte law school — NoDa Y deal falls through…
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Preparing Charlotte's children for a brighter future, with Glenda Bernhardt
Listen now (33 mins) | Glenda Bernhardt of Freedom School Partners discusses the importance of summer enrichment to ensure students have the opportunity…
Sep 22
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A difficult path to the playoffs for Charlotte FC
Down but not out after another late blown lead; Charlotte FC still has a shot at playoffs, crunching numbers and contemplating scenarios; plus boos at…
Sep 22
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The mill days are over, but Canton remains ‘Mill Town Strong’
Plus: Changes to your finances in state budget; NoDa YMCA will stay open after developer deal falls through; Atrium CEO writes a memoir; Charlotte…
Sep 22
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Sep 21
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The rap star next door
Oct 26, 2020
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BREAKING: Charlotte FC player linked to sex assault report
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BREAKING: New CMS south Charlotte boundary draft maps released
Apr 19
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BREAKING: CMS unveils latest south Charlotte school boundary maps
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The upsides of a Charlotte law school
Plus: County will renovate building where kids can await foster home placement; CMS superintendent shares family story; local charity gives baby…
Sep 20
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Ways of Life: A centenarian whose life spanned two countries
Also remembered: A portfolio manager turned shooting sportswoman; a beloved crossing guard with CMS; a founder of Charlotte Copy Data; an art history…
Sep 19
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Planning for growth and stability at Johnson & Wales
Plus: Statewide newspaper buys Observer's printing presses; New park in SouthPark; Remembering Charlotte FC player Anton Walkes; Home sales fall again
Sep 18
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What's new at Charlotte's Johnson & Wales campus, with President Rick Mathieu
Listen now (25 mins) | Rick Mathieu, president of Johnson & Wale's Charlotte campus, discusses what's coming down the university's pike and the state of…
Sep 16
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The rules of the school carpool line
Plus: Top news of the week — Elon applies for a Charlotte law school — Incumbent city council members dominate primary — Truist plans cuts — Arts…
Sep 16
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The day that changed a season — and left lives shattered
Anton Walkes' girlfriend, Alexis Sims, recounts the frantic phone calls and final moments with the Charlotte FC star; cherishing the memories, trying to…
Sep 15
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Why doesn’t Mecklenburg have a county fair?
Plus: Elon applies to open Charlotte law school campus; Tide Cleaners bubble up across Charlotte; Pickleball Charlotte expands with new facility…
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Momentum builds for regional transit authority
Consensus emerges among political leaders for closer cooperation
Sep 14
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The rules for hiring a diverse workforce
Plus: Brooklyn Village development is slow-going; Incumbents dominate city primary; International arts festival starts Friday; Interview with a Southern…
Sep 13
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