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Local News Roundup: 'Iryna's Law' moves through Raleigh; Vance visits Concord; WNC marks one year since Helene

The murder of Iryna Zarutska continues to reverberate. In Raleigh, lawmakers pass a crime bill with her name on it and in Charlotte, a vigil is held in her memory. Elsewhere, J.D. Vance visited Concord to focus on the administration’s commitment to state and local law enforcement. Plus, on the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene, the federal government releases millions in relief funding.

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How well do North Carolinians know the state's constitution?

On this Charlotte Talks, we talk about our state constitution. Fewer than 1 in 10 North Carolinians say they are familiar with what our constitution outlines. One in 5 admits they are not at all familiar with it. This comes from a survey conducted by YouGov, and we dig into the results, take a closer look at our state constitution and its impact on our daily lives.

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Online radicalization, extremism and the efforts to recruit American youth

Violent extremist movements continue to thrive in online spaces. We examine how extreme ideologies spread, why young people are increasingly recruited into violent ideology and what’s being done to push back.

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51 min
SEP 19

Local News Roundup: Queens, Elon announce merger; McFadden responds to accusations; latest on transit; Charlotte FC aims for 10 straight

Queens and Elon universities announce plans to merge, Mecklenburg County Commissioners approve agreements to create a new MTC if voters approve a transit tax, Congress plans to hold a hearing on crime here in Charlotte following the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on the Blue Line, and Charlotte FC aims to make history this weekend.

Sep 19

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51 min
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Free speech in the crosshairs: media power, government influence and public backlash

Free speech in America is under scrutiny, from Jimmy Kimmel's suspension to calls for employers to punish speech deemed offensive. We examine the blurred lines between free expression, hate speech and censorship.

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NewsWorthy for Sep. 30, 2025

Members of Congress meet in Charlotte for a hearing on violent crime. State officials warn of a more active wildfire season this fall. Trump threatens new tariffs on imported furniture. Test scores soar at Tuckaseegee Elementary School.

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SEP 23

The environmental impact of Hurricane Helene one year later

A year after Hurricane Helene, we look at the environmental changes that led to the storm and the environmental impact of the aftermath of that storm.

Sep 23

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51 min
SEP 24

The importance of trusted local news during natural disasters like Hurricane Helene

Over the last several decades, areas of North Carolina became news deserts where finding local news was difficult, if not impossible. Mostly, that happened in rural areas. During disasters, a lack of news can result in the spread of misinformation, making it harder to get help and increase distrust of those who really do help.

Sep 24

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51 min
SEP 22

Industry Update: Film industry in NC continues to grow, efforts to spread job opportunities across the state

After many ups and downs, the film industry in North Carolina is making gains. Last year, film and TV productions here generated more than $302 million in direct in-state spending and Charlotte is taking in some of that money with productions like "The Hunting Wives," "Roofman," "Bad Counselors" and "Top Chef" shooting here. We take a closer look at what this means for our economy, culture and workforce.

Sep 22

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51 min
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NewsWorthy for Sep. 29, 2025

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee visits Charlotte today for a hearing called "Victims of Violet Crime." CMPD iinvestigates the death of a stowaway found in the landing gear of an American Airlines flight from Europe. WFAE will vacate it's uptown building in the spring. The Carolina Panthers return to losing.

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