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The American Community Survey found only one U.S. city with a greater share of people working from home in 2023.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Joshua Boucher/AP/Pool The StateThe murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh in South Carolina in the summer of 2021 captured the nation's attention and shined a light on a family that had an influence in the South Carolina Lowcountry reaching back generations. Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein has written a new book about Alex Murdaugh, the murders and his family's history. -
Darren Whitley/FlickrAs fall sports are underway for high school athletes in North Carolina, participation is at an all-time high, and it's the girls leading the pack in record numbers. We’ll dive into how athletics can impact students, the surge in participation, and whether rowdy parents and fans are taking away enjoyment for the athletes.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Since Helene hit western North Carolina, workers for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been on the ground helping with everything from search and rescue operations to signing up thousands of residents for millions of dollars worth of aid. -
Gov. Roy Cooper specifically called out Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor, who has criticized the Cooper’s administration’s response. -
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN in response to a report linking him to dozens of racist, lewd and inflammatory comments on a porn site more than a decade ago. The suit seeks $50 million in damages. -
Here are some upcoming events in the Charlotte area, and throughout North and South Carolina, which highlight the traditions, history and resilience of Indigenous peoples. -
Tylee Craft, a UNC-Chapel Hill wide receiver and student assistant coach, died Saturday after battling a rare form of lung cancer. He was 23. -
Mike Causey is seeking a third term but faces a challenge from Natasha Marcus. Both candidates agree that in the wake of the flooding in western North Carolina, more homeowners need to have access to flood insurance – and often the mapping and data used to make coverage decisions are outdated or inaccurate.
NATION & WORLD
LATEST PODCAST EPISODES
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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Patrick Davis, host of the new series “Southern Songwriters With Patrick Davis” on public TV stations nationwide. Davis brings in some of Nashville’s best to share songs and stories, and mixes in history from his home state of South Carolina. -
This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to David Hale, college football writer for ESPN and co-host of the show “Inside ACCess” on the ACC Network. They talk about the huge changes in college football this season, from conference realignment to an expanded playoff.
Get behind-the-scenes insight and analysis about what’s happening in local and statewide politics from political reporter Steve Harrison.
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