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NewsWorthy is WFAE's daily news podcast. Each weekday morning, NewsWorthy delivers local headlines and in-depth feature reporting on important issues to help keep you informed, engaged and connected.

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NewsWorthy for Nov. 8, 2024

The race for a N.C. Supreme Court seat has tightened after a count of mail ballots in Mecklenburg County. Albemarle Corporation announces layoffs amid a slump in lithium prices. Haynesbrands Inc. plans to close its High Point distribution center. The Carolina Panthers agree to a $33.2M contract extension with running back Chuba Hubbard.

8 min
2 DAYS AGO

NewsWorthy for Nov. 7, 2024

CMS urges families to speak with their children about respecting diverse opinions as election results are counted. Republicans sweep all four seats in Cabarrus County's first ever partisan school board race. No charges to be filed in the death of a 12-year old boy at a wilderness camp in February.

17 min
4 DAYS AGO

NewsWorthy for Nov. 6, 2024

Josh Stein to become North Carolina's next governor. Charlotte voters approve $400M in bonds to fund affordable housing, transportation and neighborhood improvements. Republican pastor Mark Harris completes his political comeback.

7 min
4 DAYS AGO

NewsWorthy for Nov. 5, 2024

Election Day is here. North Carolina election officials hope to post results just after midnight. Regulators accepted Duke Energy’s plan to reduce carbon pollution and meet growing energy demand. Developers behind a project in south Charlotte ask for $19 million in subsidies. Ballantyne Ridge’s varsity football team only scored 23 points this season, but learned plenty of lessons. A fierce competition in Huntersville this weekend awarded prizes to sheepdogs.

16 min
5 DAYS AGO

NewsWorthy for Nov. 4, 2024

4.4 million North Carolinians cast ballots in early voting. N.C. Elections Director Karen Brinson Bell says voters need to be patient for accurate results on election night. Additional sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway reopen after damage from Helene. Some N.C. companies are reframing their DEI initiatives.

14 min
1 NOV

NewsWorthy for Nov. 1, 2024

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump plan weekend stops in Charlotte as Election Day nears. Country star Eric Church pledges to build 100 homes in Avery County to help replace those lost in Hurricane Helene. The Biltmore Estate reopens to visitors this weekend.

11 min
31 OCT

NewsWorthy for Oct. 31, 2024

Democratic campaign workers say they're facing more backlash than usual. One in five N.C. employers attribute hiring challenges to a lack of access to child care. A South Carolina State Board of Education subcommittee meets today to consider banning "To Kill A Mockingbird," "Romeo and Juliet" and nine other titles from public schools.

19 min
30 OCT

NewsWorthy for Oct. 30, 2024

Asheville announces it's ready for visitors again after the ravages of Hurricane Helene. CATS offers free transportation on Election Day. The "Great Pumpkin Wall" in Elizabeth celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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NewsWorthy is WFAE's daily news podcast. Each weekday morning, NewsWorthy delivers local headlines and in-depth feature reporting on important issues to help keep you informed, engaged and connected.