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A mentorship program in Charlotte is working to empower and teach life skills to Black youth through agriculture while addressing community issues in one of Charlotte’s low-income Corridors of Opportunity.
Signage at Elon University.
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NEWS BRIEFS
Join us for an evening of celebration as WFAE commemorates 25 years of "Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins." This milestone event reflects on Charlotte Talks' impact on the community and its importance in local journalism.
Don't miss your chance to meet Mike Collins and the rest of the Charlotte Talks team.
Don't miss your chance to meet Mike Collins and the rest of the Charlotte Talks team.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Joseph Loyd/https://www.instagram.com/sgt.loyd/Saturday marks the beginning of autumn and, believe it or not, it's a good time to begin thinking about your garden. Now is the time of year to prepare the soil and even some of your plants for next spring. It’s also a good time to grow certain vegetables and ornamental plants. -
Facebook/Anderson Clayton is working to raise the profile of Democrats in North Carolina. She is determined to put a Democrat on the ballot in every state House and Senate race. We talk with Clayton about those plans and the state of our democracy.
Learn how WFAE is working to ensure its audience, staff, on-air voices, news sources, vendors and work culture reflect the diversity of our community.
This will be the first year voters are required to show a photo ID to vote. Learn about ID requirements and candidates with WFAE's 2023 Voter Guide.
LOCAL NEWS
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As complexity and diversity grow, it can be harder to stay grounded in the facts. Here are five basic things to know about immigration, and immigrant communities, in Charlotte. -
York County Council members approved Silfab Solar's multimillion-dollar solar plant operation in Fort Mill. However, residents have concerns about the environment and increased traffic.
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After months of negotiations between House and Senate Republicans, the legislature has finally released its budget agreement on Wednesday afternoon.
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Some business leaders question including a $500 million fund for innovation in state budget.
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GOP-led House passed a Republican-backed bill to take appointment power over the state elections board away from the governor.
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The number of Latino voters is growing, both in North Carolina and nationally. But they're far from a monolithic voting bloc, and some are bucking expectations and voting Republican. Carolina Public Press' Grace Vitaglione, who looked at Latino voting trends, discusses her findings with WFAE's Marshall Terry.
NATION & WORLD
LATEST PODCAST EPISODES
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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Nat Glover, who in 1995 was elected sheriff of Jacksonville, Florida, becoming the first Black sheriff in Florida since Reconstruction. He’s written a new memoir about how he earned his way there, and about the terrifying moment that defined his childhood.
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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks college football — and many other things — with Ryan Nanni, one of the hosts of the strange and wonderful podcast called the "Shutdown Fullcast." Among other things, they discuss whether Tommy owes any money to a basketball-playing dog.
Get behind-the-scenes insight and analysis about what’s happening in local and statewide politics from political reporter Steve Harrison.
INSIDE WFAE
- WFAE’s Ju-Don Marshall recognized as one of 50 influential women for 2023
- WFAE series 'Falling Short' wins national Edward R. Murrow Award
- WFAE recognized with six Green Eyeshade awards
- WFAE wins 3 Regional Murrow Awards, including Overall Excellence
- WFAE/Frontline investigation shows Fracture in North Carolina’s mental health system
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