WCNC Charlotte Flashpoint

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Each week, WCNC Charlotte's Ben Thompson and Julie Kay moderate a conversation with newsmakers and community leaders about politics in Charlotte - and across North Carolina and South Carolina.

  1. Jul 10

    1-on-1 with new Charlotte Mayor Robert Harrington

    Charlotte Interim Mayor Robert Harrington is wrapping up his first week in office after officially being sworn in last week following former Mayor Vi Lyles' resignation. Though he's never held public office, Harrington said his decades of experience as an attorney and his leadership in civic organizations have prepared him for the role. "It's been a quick process, but it's sort of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do some things for a city and people that I care a lot about, and so I'm really energized," Harrington said in his first one-on-one interview with WCNC Charlotte since his term began. An experienced attorney, Harrington most recently served as president of the North Carolina Bar Association. He also pointed to his community involvement, including serving as chair of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees and the Arts & Science Council.  READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-mayor-robert-harrington-data-centers-interstate-77/275-80f6c4a8-8784-4c08-969b-a59cc3ff27f3

  2. 12/22/2024

    Knights expect up to 4,000 revelers at Truist Field's First New Year's Eve Bash

    Charlotte's official New Year's Eve celebration is moving to a new home, as Truist Field prepares to host the city's year-end festivities for the first time, combining the event with the ballpark's popular Light the Knights festival.

  3. 12/08/2024

    'There's an urgent demand for solutions' | NC group unveils plan for affordable housing

    On Flashpoint, Carolina Forward outlines its plan to make housing more affordable.

  4. 12/01/2024

    Local nonprofits providing opportunities for Charlotte residents to support community needs

    On Flashpoint, Share Charlotte and the Salvation Army outline ways to help others

  5. 11/24/2024

    Trump's economic agenda: Tariffs, tax cuts and potential labor market disruption

    On Flashpoint, NBC News reporter Shannon Pettypiece lays out Trump's economic priorities and the likelihood he can achieve them.

  6. 11/17/2024

    How the youth vote impacted the 2024 election

    Both candidates spent millions of dollars and thousands of hours trying to drive young people to the polls, to varying degrees of success.

  7. 11/03/2024

    Expert: Early voting numbers tell us 'nothing' about election outcome

    On Flashpoint, Western Carolina University professor Chris Cooper warned about reading too much into early voting numbers.

  8. 10/27/2024

    'The People's Lawyer' | Jackson, Bishop speak on role of N.C. Attorney General

    On WCNC's Flashpoint, the two candidates differ on priorities, but share similar statements about the job's responsibilities.

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Each week, WCNC Charlotte's Ben Thompson and Julie Kay moderate a conversation with newsmakers and community leaders about politics in Charlotte - and across North Carolina and South Carolina.

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  • Creator
    WCNC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
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    Clean
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