Eight years ago in 2014, Charlotte ranked 50 out of 50 of the nation’s largest metro areas in an upward mobility study from Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley. . The “Land of Opportunity” study painted a bleak outlook for Charlotte’s poorest residents, but served as a wake up call for city officials and community […]
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On the next Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: Election Day was Tuesday with many local offices on the ballot around Mecklenburg County. We’ll go over some of the key wins in the region and the impact those wins may have. Guns found at Huntersville’s Hopewell High School prompt conversations about safety at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Mecklenburg County Commissioners discuss
On the Local News Roundup: the budget impasse between Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has been resolved. CMS will get the $56 million in retained funds — and more. Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones rejects UNC Chapel Hill’s delayed offer of tenure after a weekslong debate. The Chapel Hill alum opts to teach at Howard University, instead.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Phase II of reopening is underway in North Carolina. It comes as coronavirus cases are increasing, but so is testing. We’re taking a closer look at how things are playing out. And we’re following the latest on the Republican National Convention in Charlotte. Will it move toward virtual events? And how will things play
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CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte still planning to host the Republican National Convention in August amid a global pandemic. But is it time to pull the plug? WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on the local debate.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Mayor Vi Lyles putting a question mark around RNC 2020 in Charlotte. Could that pit the city, CDC, and state officials against the president? WCCB Charlotte political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more in the web video above.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It appears North Carolina voters will not have to show ID in March’s presidential primary. A Federal Court temporarily blocked new requirements set to go into effect next year. The decision can be appealed but that would be up to Democrat state Attorney General Josh Stein. U.S. Senators return to Washington at the
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CHARLOTTE, NC —Voters in Mecklenburg county reject one of the biggest items on Tuesday’s ballot, a quarter-cent sales tax increase. The sales tax would have generated an estimated $50 million a year for the arts, parks and schools. As for the mayor’s race incumbent Democrat Vi Lyles has been re-elected for a second term. She
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OPINION — CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When the Democratic National Convention hit town in 2012, the dancing traffic cop made headlines for his smooth moves and entertaining approach to law enforcement. The officer captured the party atmosphere of that event, leading up to the renomination of no-drama President Barack Obama for a second term. City leaders and residents now look back at that time with
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On this edition of the Local News Roundup: The disputed election in the 9th Congressional district is a long way from being resolved. The new Congress takes office on Jan. 3 and the citizens in the 9th district will not have representation. How long could it go on? We’ll discuss the state election board’s plans for a
