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Local News Roundup: Leandro overturned, I-77 update, Artemis launches with an NC feel, USC women's basketball back in Final Four

Major education news in North Carolina as the Leandro case is overturned, NCDOT opens an information center about plans for the I-77 toll lanes, Artemis II opens a new era in American space travel with a North Carolinian on board, and the South Carolina women's basketball team is back in the Final Four for the sixth straight year.

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MAR 27

Local News Roundup: Berger concedes; latest on I-77; no ICE reports at CLT

Phil Berger’s concession, I-77 toll lane acrimony, and comparatively short TSA lines at Charlotte Douglas. Plus, March Madness claims a big name: UNC-Chapel Hill coach Hubert Davis.

Mar 27

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4D AGO

A deeper spiritual crisis: Former U.S. surgeon general discusses loneliness and a path to social connection

Former U.S. surgeon general and founder of The Together Project, Dr. Vivek Murthy, joins Charlotte Talks for a conversation on connection, belonging and how we care for one another in this moment. We'll be exploring the national crisis of loneliness and how communities across the country, and here in Charlotte, are responding.

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2D AGO

A conversation with interim CATS CEO Brent Cagle on public safety and system expansion

After two high-profile stabbings on the Lynx Blue Line train, questions about safety on public transit remain front and center. We sit down with CATS interim CEO Brent Cagle to ask what’s changed, what hasn’t and what riders can expect now.

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6D AGO

CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill talks proposed budget, challenges and areas of growth during the school year

As we approach the end of another school year, a conversation with CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill. She recently recommended a $2.1 billion budget, meaning they might soon ask the county commission for nearly $699 million — about $31.1 million more than last year — despite a frozen state budget and federal cuts. How is she navigating it all?

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Government agencies in North Carolina are supposed to be transparent. Are they? That depends

Under state law, public records requests are supposed to be completed quickly. Despite that mandate, agencies and governments across North Carolina often take months to respond, and even then, the records can be incomplete — limiting transparency. More on a new effort to shine a light on the problem.

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MAR 26

Phil Berger concedes Senate race; state’s most powerful Republican dethroned

Phil Berger has conceded. The most powerful politician in North Carolina, after several recounts and election protests, has admitted defeat to his primary challenger, Sheriff Sam Page. Berger has dominated state politics for well over a decade, shaping both policy and power. Now, there’s a political power vacuum.

Mar 26

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MAR 20

Local News Roundup: Berger/Page latest; CMS won't adjust calendar for severe weather; Queens takes on Purdue in Big Dance

Behind in the vote totals, North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger files four election protests, CMS doesn’t plan to use makeup days for this year’s weather events so far, and Queens University prepares to take on Purdue in the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 20

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MAR 24

Spring Reset: Clearing the clutter in your home, mind and finances

Spring offers a natural opportunity to reset. We bring together a therapist, professional organizer and financial expert to explore how your environment, habits and money all impact your sense of control and well-being. They'll also share practical tips you could use today.

Mar 24

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MAR 25

An investigation into 'Wandering Officers' in North Carolina

We hear about a three-part investigation into hundreds of former law enforcement officers across North Carolina. The Carolina Public Press series examines misconduct allegations against these officers and how they were later rehired by other agencies — raising questions about public safety, potential liability for agencies that look the other way and the cost to taxpayers.

Mar 25

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