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City Council votes to contribute $650 million to refurbish Bank of America Stadium. The Charlotte Knights are sold to a New York-based company. The state’s fiscal year is about to end without a budget. The major sticking points include teacher and state employee raises. And, after two years, Madalina Cojocari’s mother has been named as a suspect in her disappearance.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we preview the first presidential debate between President Biden and Donald Trump, look back at famous debate moments in history and discuss whether these events still serve their purpose.

As Charlotte FC enters the second half of the Major League Soccer season, we look at what their past performance this year might mean for the rest of the season — and their playoff hopes.

On the morning after Charlotte City Council votes to use $650 million to help Tepper Sports with stadium renovations, we take measure of what the decision will mean.

The story of Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, as told in the manuscript she left behind — which became the book, “By The Time You Read This." Her mother, April Simpkins, joins us to share her late daughter's story and her own.

On the local news roundup: a public hearing on the Panthers’ request for stadium remodeling funds gives city council “a lot to think about.” Tension at the county commission meeting regarding Pride Month. Meanwhile, Mecklenburg County Commission approves a new way to operate CATS. And CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings is disappointed by a gubernatorial veto.