The death of George Floyd and the unrest that exploded across the country has forced a conversation on the table. It’s a wake-up call for America to examine the impact of racism and reckon with injustices people of color face daily. Every Black American has a story to tell. Is the country ready to listen? […]
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Charlotte has faced several days of protests, both peaceful and violent, after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. The protests have involved clashes with CMPD and many complaints about how the police have handled the protesters, but several police officers hope to have constructive conversation with the protesters. Thousands have hit the streets of
On the next Charlotte Talks local news roundup … We take a look at the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and its impact in Mecklenburg County and beyond. Today is May 8, the day Gov. Roy Cooper has declared an end to North Carolina’s stay-at-home order as we currently know it. Stay-at-home is still in effect,
On the Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup … We take a look at the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and its impact in Mecklenburg County and beyond. We’ll have the latest on the number of cases and deaths in our area and whether those numbers are beginning to decline. Earnings are in and Charlotte-based Bank of America’s profits were cut in half this
There are more diagnosed cases of the coronavirus (which has now been officially named a pandemic by the World Health Organization) this week, including two so far here in Mecklenburg County. President Trump has halted travel from most European countries. Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina, and the Mecklenburg County Health Department is making preparations. Airlines are
While the voting was still underway in South Carolina on Saturday, the former vice president made a quick side trip to Raleigh. “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play,” Biden said at a rally at St. Augustine’s University. If North Carolina voters on Tuesday give him back-to-back Carolina victories, Biden said “it’s a straight
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The caucus results in Nevada had barely been tallied before the Democratic candidates for president packed their bags for South Carolina and Saturday’s “first in the South” primary. So Charlotte Talks has set up shop, too, at Amelie’s French Bakery in Rock Hill. Former Vice President Joe Biden put all his chips on South Carolina in an attempt to
On this week’s “Charlotte Talks” local news roundup… President Trump is on his way to the Queen City. His Friday visit, along with HUD Secretary Ben Carson, is for the North Carolina Opportunity Now Summit at CPCC. We’ll share what we know. CMPD is putting more resources into de-escalation training for officers. A new training facility dedicated to
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On this week’s Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup… Shockwaves went through Panther fans around the city this week as Luke Kuechly, only 28 years old and a star Panther linebacker since his first season in the NFL 8 years ago, calls it quits. This while many questions remain about the future of the Panthers, including the future of
Some of the stories we’ll cover on this week’s Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup… A dual announcement about Major League Soccer in Charlotte is expected on Tuesday by Mayor Vi Lyles and Panthers owner David Tepper. Charlotte is widely expected to receive the newest expansion team for MLS. We’ll talk about the week’s latest developments on soccer, including some possible team names.
