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Carolina-born Cajun. Government editor for The Charlotte Observer.
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Uh, a low end amount of 5 inches of snow? In Charlotte NC?
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Does living near a NC hospital mean you get power back quicker? It depends
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Does living near a NC hospital mean you get power back quicker? It depends
During outages, Duke Energy prioritizes hospitals first, then ālines that serve the largest number of customers.ā
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/weather-news/article314426920.html
7 days ago
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The National Weather Service's prediction for ice in our area is downright concerning, and I worry about people who don't really have adequate food and items to last a few days if the power remains out for prolonged periods. And even more: people who dont really read or pay attention to the news.
8 days ago
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Judge dismisses petition to remove Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden from office
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Judge dismisses petition to remove Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden from office
The petition alleged widespread misconduct, threats and retaliation.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314332988.html
15 days ago
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15 days ago
The measles is going around. Is your child's school protected? I did a ton of data cleaning and analysis to bring you answers, via
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Measles is spreading: Is your childās North Carolina school vulnerable?
When the number of vaccinated children drop too low in a school, the risk of infection increases there and in the wider community, experts say.
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: Rep. Carla Cunningham, ex-deputy file petition to oust Sheriff Garry McFadden
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Rep. Carla Cunningham, ex-chief deputy file petition to oust Sheriff Garry McFadden
A court filing on Monday accuses McFadden of misconduct, threats and retaliation.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314129879.html
25 days ago
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Dobie was charged with assault on a female, assault on a pregnant woman, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, and three counts of communicating threats, according to records.
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Victim in Charlotte light rail stabbing arrested on unrelated assault charge
Kenyon Dobie, who was in the hospital recovering from the Dec. 5 stabbing, was arrested on Wednesday, according to jail records.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article313613003.html
about 2 months ago
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Why did Charlotte OK $3.4M transit marketing contract after 2nd train stabbing?
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Why did Charlotte OK $3.4M transit marketing contract after 2nd train stabbing?
The Charlotte City Council approved the contract Monday ā just a few days after a second stabbing on the cityās Blue Line light rail.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article313557758.html
about 2 months ago
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The Honduran man accused of stabbing another man on Charlotteās light rail Friday had previously been banned from using the train and yelled at a passenger before the stabbing, a prosecutor revealed in a court hearing Monday. Read more at:
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Light rail suspect in Charlotte yelled at passenger before stabbing, records show
The Honduran man charged with stabbing an injuring a man on Friday aboard a train had previously been banned from the light rail, a prosecutor said.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article313509632.html
about 2 months ago
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South Charlotte students surprised their teacher. His tearful reaction went viral
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South Charlotte students surprised their teacher. His tearful reaction went viral
The video of the surprise at Providence High has gotten over 11 million views on TikTok.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article313396337.html
about 2 months ago
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Union County NAACP says schools wonāt partner. District leaders say thatās a lie
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Union County NAACP says schools wonāt partner. District leaders say thatās a lie
Union County NAACP President Archie Hansley made the claims in a news release Monday and also plans to speak at the school board meeting Tuesday.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article313332093.html
about 2 months ago
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Cynthia Stone tried retirement. Now, sheās south Charlotteās new CMS board member
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Cynthia Stone tried retirement. Now, sheās south Charlotteās new CMS board member
The former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher unseated incumbent Lisa Cline for the District 5 seat on Nov. 4.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article312998965.html
about 2 months ago
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Border Patrol caused āfear and uncertaintyā in NC foothills city, mayor says
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Border Patrol caused āfear and uncertaintyā in NC foothills city, mayor says
āTo those who are feeling afraid or uncertain right now: you are not alone,ā he wrote. āWe see you. We care about you.ā
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article313109266.html
2 months ago
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw over 21,000 student absences every day after Border Patrol arrests started
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CMS saw over 21,000 student absences every day after Border Patrol arrests started
Absences peaked Monday, Nov. 17, with 30,000 students reported out, but remained high as Border Patrol fanned out across Charlotte.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article313095926.html
2 months ago
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Trump admin official says 1 in 7 CMS students are āhere illegally.ā Here are the facts
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Trump admin official says 1 in 7 CMS students are āhere illegally.ā Here are the facts
The claim by the deputy White House chief of staff is likely an oversimplification.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article312966501.html
2 months ago
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Unlike Charlotte, this NC mayor says heād āwelcomeā Border Patrol into his city
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Unlike Charlotte, this NC mayor says heād āwelcomeā Border Patrol into his city
āI would not stop them,ā Mayor Robert Burns said. āI would welcome them if there happened to be any violent illegal aliens here.ā
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article312968885.html
2 months ago
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NC Gov. Josh Stein says White House didnāt respond to Border Patrol questions
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NC Gov. Josh Stein says White House didnāt respond to Border Patrol questions
Homeland Security says Border Patrol has arrested more than 200 people in Charlotte, agents started detaining people in Raleigh Tuesday too
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312967224.html
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Numbers reported Monday night that showed 21,000 absences were too low, according to new data obtained by The Charlotte Observer through a records request.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools absences nearly tripled after Border Patrol came to NC
Numbers reported Monday night that showed 21,000 absences were too low, according to new data obtained by The Charlotte Observer through a records request.
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Charlotte city leaders plan next steps to address Border Patrolās NC operation
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Charlotte city leaders plan next steps to address Border Patrolās NC operation
āWe need to show a sense of urgency,ā said councilwoman Dimple Ajmera.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312950701.html#storylink=cpy
2 months ago
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Some CMS parents work to keep āenvelopeā around schools with Border Patrol in NC
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Some CMS parents work to keep āenvelopeā around schools with Border Patrol in NC
At one school in east Charlotte, parents started a rotation for people to watch for immigration enforcement and Border Patrol activity.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article312946413.html
2 months ago
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Charlotte nonprofit didnāt have proper records for over $1M in spending, city says
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Charlotte nonprofit didnāt have proper records for over $1M in spending, city says
Charlotte revoked city funding eligibility from the housing nonprofit until it corrects concerns with how it managed a grant.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article312885817.html
3 months ago
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Number of CMS students identified as homeless is rising. Whatās behind the increase?
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Number of CMS students identified as homeless is rising. Whatās behind the increase?
The data likely reflects a true increase in homeless youth and better identification practices, experts say
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article312892254.html
3 months ago
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U.S. Border Patrol could soon make their way to Charlotte, news reports say
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U.S. Border Patrol could soon make their way to Charlotte, news reports say
CBS News and CNN have reported that border patrol could be making their way to the Queen City for an operation this month.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article312875321.html
3 months ago
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Snow? In November? In Charlotte?
3 months ago
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Analysis from Mary Ramsey and
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: The strongest support for Mecklenburg County's sales tax referendum was in NoDa, where 79.4% of voters at precinct 30 voted for the measure. South End and Uptown were also big drivers of support
3 months ago
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Charlotte GOP lost big on election night. Is it final nail in coffin for Republicans?
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Charlotte GOP lost big on election night. Is it final nail in coffin for Republicans?
Only one Republican will remain on Charlotte City Council. That district, too, is in danger of flipping in the future.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article312796952.html
3 months ago
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FAA orders Charlotte airport to reduce flights by 10% in middle of shutdown
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FAA orders Charlotte airport to reduce flights by 10% in middle of shutdown
ā Our airline partners, including American, will determine and communicate any schedule changes directly to customers,ā CLT said.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article312799025.html
3 months ago
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education is officially nonpartisan, but voters are currently set to oust the only registered Republican on the board.
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Live updates: 2 CMS Board of Education incumbents trail in 2025 election results
Elections on the ballot include Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education districts 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 race.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article312778972.html
3 months ago
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Live updates: Early results in for Mecklenburg transit tax referendum
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Live updates: Early results in for Mecklenburg transit tax referendum
Voters will approve or reject a 1% sales tax rate increase to fund billions in road, rail and bus projects.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article312756366.html
3 months ago
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Big news: Charlotteās Counter- earns both a Michelin Star and a Green Star, the Guides announce
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Charlotteās Counter- earns both a Michelin Star and a Green Star, the Guides announce
James Beard semifinalist Colleen Huges of Supperland was also honored with a special award for exceptional cocktails.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312759041.html
3 months ago
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The final campaign finance reports before Election Day show the Republican candidate for mayor got a big financial boost after Charlotteās light rail stabbing made national headlines.
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Republican fundraising in mayor, Charlotte City Council elections beat Democrats
The final campaign finance reports before Election Day show the Republican candidate for mayor got a big financial boost after Charlotteās light rail stabbing made national headlines.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article312658094.html
3 months ago
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By the end of early voting on Saturday, 63,427 people cast ballots. That appears to be an early voting record for a municipal or odd-year election, according to Meck County data.
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Election Day is Tuesday. What Mecklenburg voters should know before polls close
Tuesday is the last chance to vote on a transit tax referendum. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and city and town council elections are also on the ballot.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article312713785.html
3 months ago
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In Democrat-run Charlotte, do these long shot candidates have any chance of winning on Tuesday?
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In Democrat-run Charlotte, do these long shot candidates have any chance of winning?
Four Republicans, a Libertarian and an unaffiliated candidate are running for seats in city governments.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article312568694.html
3 months ago
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For this NC family, Medicaid cuts could force decisions on keeping care at home
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For this NC family, Medicaid cuts could force decisions on keeping care at home
The NCDHHS reduced Medicaid reimbursement rates across dozens of programs on Oct. 1, including for home care.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312601250.html#storylink=cpy
3 months ago
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Brian Kelly was always a weird hire for LSU. Most notably: A guy who won a lot but could never win it all with Notre Dame despite having chances to. Like, LSU was going to be the thing to help him win it all?
3 months ago
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Great story and informative graphics from
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: ICE arrests and deportations rising sharply in North Carolina, with more expected
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ICE arrests and deportations rising sharply in North Carolina, with more expected
In Mecklenburg County, ICE has arrested three times the number of people this year compared to the same time last year.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article312515332.html
3 months ago
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Davidson College will unveil sculpture honoring enslaved people who built school
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Davidson College will unveil sculpture honoring enslaved people who built school
The unveiling is Thursday at 4 p.m. at the schoolās campus, and itās open to the public.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article312591986.html
3 months ago
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Trump Considering Commuting Diddy's Sentence, Possibly This Week
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TMZ Stands By Story, Donald Trump Considering Diddy Commutation This Week
10/21 -- 6:33 AM PT -- The White House Communications Office is saying our story is not true. We stand by our story. Our story is accurate.
https://www.tmz.com/2025/10/20/donald-trump-diddy-commutation-soon
3 months ago
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Mecklenburg, Stanly counties explain ranking among worst in NC for sending food aid
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Mecklenburg, Stanly counties explain ranking among worst in NC for sending food aid
The State Auditorās Office said about $83 million in SNAP benefits were late statewide in recent years.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312527360.html#storylink=cpy
3 months ago
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Sanctuary city debate hits Concord council race ā even though NC law bans them
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Sanctuary city debate hits Concord council race ā even though NC law bans them
Candidates were asked if they would support making Concord a āsanctuary cityā at a forum last week.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312499145.html
4 months ago
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Charlotte airport blocks political video criticizing Democrats amid shutdown
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Charlotte airport blocks political video criticizing Democrats amid shutdown
CLT joins other major airports in refusing to air Homeland Security Secretary Noemās message, citing rules against political content.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article312495748.html
4 months ago
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Honestly, the NC restaurant that really deserves a Michelin star is Cookout. Value proposition remains unmatched. Where else can you get a burger with corndogs and onion rings as the side and a Cheerwine to wash it all down?
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Will a Charlotte restaurant earn a Michelin Star this year? Signs point to yes
Charlotteās culinary scene prepares to shine bright in the spotlight of the new Michelin Guide American South.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312143247.html
4 months ago
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New uptown Charlotte library offers sneak peek inside $137 million āstar projectā
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New uptown Charlotte library offers sneak peek inside $137 million āstar projectā
āItās a 100-year building, something thatās going to stand the test of time,ā said Ben MacBain, project superintendent.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article312429531.html?mrfhud=true
4 months ago
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We set out to find Charlotteās true culture. Hereās what our search turned up
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We set out to find Charlotteās true culture. Hereās what our search turned up
Big banks? NASCAR? Breweries? Losing sports teams? Not quite.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article311886960.html
4 months ago
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6 things to know about āmassiveā data center proposed near Charlotte
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6 things to know about āmassiveā data center proposed near Charlotte
The center would cover 123 acres and draw up to 600 megawatts of power, but itās not yet clear what company would use it.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article312362754.html
4 months ago
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Election isnāt until 2026, but challengers are lining up for Charlotteās Cunningham
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Election isnāt until 2026, but challengers are lining up for Charlotteās Cunningham
Candidate filing for 2026 doesnāt officially open for weeks, but multiple Democrats are already announcing plans to run.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article312272568.html
4 months ago
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Watch live: After train stabbing, US House subcommittee has Charlotte hearing
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Watch live: After train stabbing, US House subcommittee has Charlotte hearing
The meeting is set to start at 10 a.m. in the federal courthouse in uptown Charlotte.
https://charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312305027.html
4 months ago
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NC crime bill with changes to bail and death penalty laws goes to Gov. Steinās desk
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NC crime bill with changes to bail and death penalty laws goes to Gov. Steinās desk
The wide-ranging bill would open the door to restarting executions in North Carolina after ongoing legal challenges are resolved.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312227725.html
4 months ago
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Congress will have crime hearing in Charlotte this month after light rail stabbing
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Congress will have crime hearing in Charlotte this month after light rail stabbing
The hearing is scheduled for a little more than a month after Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed on the Blue Line light rail.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312146120.html
4 months ago
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Breaking: Queens in Charlotte and Elon universities announce plans to merge next year
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Queens in Charlotte and Elon universities announce plans to merge next year
The merger is expected to conclude by August 2026.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article312121662.html
5 months ago
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