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Expect uptown to be a bit more lively than usual on Saturday. The Charlotte Soul Festival will debut as part of an effort to bring joy and address community concerns.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Steve Harrison/WFAEFallout continues over a stabbing on the Lynx Blue Line as the mayor calls a special meeting of the MTC. The Charlotte municipal primary is less than a week away and turnout has been less than stellar. New state testing data is out and we look at where CMS stands, and the Panthers kick off a new season. -
Carolina Panthers/Myicha DrakefordThis weekend, the Carolina Panthers return to regular-season NFL action with high hopes to improve their standing in the NFC South. The pressure is on for third-year quarterback Bryce Young and coach Dave Canales to deliver after a slight roster shake-up on offense and defense. The Panthers haven’t made it to the playoffs in seven years. Will this be the year?
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LOCAL NEWS
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The Southeast Supply Enhancement Project has raised concerns from advocates about long-lasting environmental consequences. -
Law enforcement want drivers across the state to practice safe driving and stop when school buses are dropping kids off or picking them up. -
Fall across the United States is marked by big temperature swings, and North Carolina is no exception. The past week of unseasonably cool weather provides a prime example. On average, Augusts in Charlotte are 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than they were decades ago, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptions to the rule. -
Reimbursement applications now open for repairs to roads damaged by Helene in western North CarolinaThe funds will cover up to 50% of any documented repair costs for bridges or private roads. -
Maj. Gen. Joseph McNeil was one of the Black freshmen from North Carolina A&T State University who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter, sparking a national movement. McNeil died Thursday morning at 83. -
The credits, along with other financial awards, will also support nearly 22,000 jobs.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Former Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari resigns from his position at the Federal Transit Administration. Early voting for next week's municipal elections is way up compared to 2023. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster signs executive order banning food stamp purchases of candy and sugary drinks.
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