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DEC 19

Local News Roundup: Sycamore fallout; McFadden expects CBP to return; Trump comes to NC; Panthers vie for NFC South Lead

Fallout continues after the arrest and rape charge of a Sycamore Brewing co-founder, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden warns Border Patrol may return, President Trump is set to speak Friday in Rocky Mount, and the Panthers face their biggest game of the season.

Dec 19

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51 min
DEC 12

Local News Roundup: Another light rail stabbing; Latest on Medicaid; CMS enrollment dips; Panthers aim for first

A second stabbing on the light rail leads to more questions about safety on public transit, Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions. CMS enrollment is at its lowest point in 14 years, and the Panthers return to the field after last week's bye.

Dec 12

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51 min
DEC 17

Faith and Housing: How churches are turning their land into affordable homes

Charlotte leaders have long committed to bringing more affordable housing to the region. In October, the city announced partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to start the Faith in Housing Charlotte initiative to transform underutilized land from faith-based organizations into affordable housing. We take a look at the intersection of faith, land and policy to reshape our housing future.

Dec 17

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51 min
DEC 16

Interview with outgoing Superior Court Judge Lou Trosch

After nearly 27 years on the bench, Mecklenburg County’s longest-serving judge — Lou Trosch — is stepping down. He served beginning in 1999 in the 26th Judicial District and later joined the Superior Court in 2018. In that time, he co-chaired the Race Matters for Juvenile Justice Initiative. We look back on that and other milestones as well as changes to the judicial system.

Dec 16

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51 min
DEC 18

Mecklenburg Public Health director joins to discuss winter updates for residents, plus how to manage holiday stress

As 2025 comes to a close, we take a look at the public health developments shaping life in Mecklenburg County and what residents should know heading into 2026. Later in the show, we turn to mental health during the holidays, including exploring the impact of financial stress and practical coping tools.

Dec 18

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51 min
DEC 15

Remembering 'The Miracle of Hickory,' more than 80 years later

In 1944, Hickory became the epicenter of a polio outbreak. First one case, then dozens more until hospitals in Charlotte and Gastonia were overwhelmed. Hickory didn’t have its own hospital, but a decision was made to build one. That’s the Miracle of Hickory, but there’s a lot more to it.

Dec 15

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51 min
DEC 11

The potential chaos of the 2026 midterms

On the next Charlotte Talks, a look ahead to the 2026 midterms. Will they be normal or engulfed in chaos?

Dec 11

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51 min
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NewsWorthy for Dec. 23, 2025

Holiday travel kicks off at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. N.C.'s Christmas tree growing season was a success. The oldest bull elephant in the United States has died at the North Carolina Zoo. Hornets guard Kon Knueppel is fastest-ever to reach 100 three-pointers.

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DEC 5

Local News Roundup: New Charlotte city council sworn in; Iryna's Law goes into effect; NC auditor investigates settlement with new CMPD Chief's husband

The new Charlotte City Council is sworn in, Iryna’s law goes into effect with stricter bail rules for violent offenses, the state auditor plans to investigate the settlement paid by the city of Charlotte to the husband of the new police chief, and Mecklenburg County officials create a new transit authority.

Dec 5

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51 min
DEC 10

Selling the South: How 'Southern' brands become part of someone's identity

From a buttery Bojangles biscuit to a classic cold bottle of Cheerwine — these brands do not just sell a product, they sell the “South.” Through commercials, slogans and stories, we’re diving into the world of Southern brands and how they shape identity, nostalgia, and market the region to itself and all around the world.

Dec 10

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51 min

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