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A Union County lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that would break up the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system, according to one CMS school board member who confirmed the news.
For Veterans Day, WFAE interviewed a dozen area veterans about why they served, and what life was like for them in the military and afterwards. From a Purple Heart veteran whose ship was nearly sunk by a U.S. ally to a woman who founded an organization for other female veterans, these conversations offer new insights into military service and the veterans in our community.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley has had a storied political career on both local and international stages. In August, he launched Breaking Bread Together, a national movement designed to bridge cultural, religious, and political divides in America. We sit down with Beasley to discuss civility in politics.
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Brett Sayles/PexelsIndigenous people fought alongside settlers and later served in the armed forces, but their contributions were often minimized and their cultural traditions disrespected. We discuss the importance of honoring their participation in America’s wars and efforts to bring them the respect they deserve.
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LOCAL NEWS
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A law that eliminated North Carolina’s interim climate target increased Duke Energy earnings per share 17% in 2026, according to Duke’s most recent earnings report. But Duke says the difference comes from a different part of the law — and that the effect on earnings will be “neutral” in the long run. -
A recent poll from Elon University found a large number of North Carolinians could favor impeachments in the White House. Survey respondents also shared who they'd want to see run for president in 2028. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has hired an outside firm to manage its finances ahead of Chief Finance Officer Kelly Kluttz’s retirement. -
A 65-year-old inmate died Tuesday after being in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. -
Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and his wife have filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection, a process that allows debtors to reorganize their finances while retaining some assets.WRAL reported that the couple listed less than $800 in bank accounts and nearly $800,000 in debts.According to a federal bankruptcy filing, the Robinsons' assets include their home in Colfax, two vehicles and other personal property.Robinson, a Republican, served as North Carolina's lieutenant governor for four years before losing the 2024 governor's race to Democrat Josh Stein.Robinson's gubernatorial campaign was marked by allegations involving racist and sexual online posts that came to light during the race.
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Fourteen people were hospitalized after workers at a Caldwell County recycling plant were exposed to an unknown white powder.
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The Carolina Panthers made only internal moves at the NFL trade deadline, most notably releasing wide receiver David Moore.
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board approved more than $180 million in construction contracts for new schools Wednesday, but debate over the vote underscored ongoing concerns about the district’s contracting practices.
NATION & WORLD
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