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  • Local News Roundup: Tiawana Brown indicted; the latest on a reported settlement to CMPD Chief Jennings; Meck Dec at 250; Hockey shines in NC

    Local News Roundup: Tiawana Brown indicted; the latest on a reported settlement to CMPD Chief Jennings; Meck Dec at 250; Hockey shines in NC
    May 23 2025
    Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown faces federal charges, the N.C. state auditor announced an investigation into a reported settlement between Charlotte and CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, and Mecklenburg County celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Meck Dec.
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    51 m
  • A conversation with Russ Ferguson, new U.S. attorney for NC's Western district

    A conversation with Russ Ferguson, new U.S. attorney for NC's Western district
    May 22 2025
    Russ Ferguson was appointed shortly after President Trump took office this year. He leads an office of nearly 100 federal prosecutors and support personnel serving 32 counties. We talk about his priorities as U.S. attorney, including eliminating cartels, reducing drug trafficking, violent crime and more.
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    51 m
  • As Diorio sets eyes on retirement, we discuss the county budget and her tenure as county manager

    As Diorio sets eyes on retirement, we discuss the county budget and her tenure as county manager
    May 21 2025
    A look at Mecklenburg County’s proposed budget, a possible property tax increase and County Manager Dena Diorio’s time in office.
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    51 m
  • The 250th anniversary of the Meck Dec

    The 250th anniversary of the Meck Dec
    May 20 2025
    On the next Charlotte Talks, if legend is correct, the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence turns 250 on Tuesday. It predates the Philadelphia declaration by a year and is a much beloved and much debated piece of Charlotte history. Questions swirl: Did the declaration really exist? Was the oft-quoted text actually part of the Mecklenburg Resolves? Did the wording influence Thomas Jefferson?
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    51 m
  • Chasing Losses: When online gambling becomes more than a game

    Chasing Losses: When online gambling becomes more than a game
    May 19 2025
    Online sports gambling was legalized statewide in March 2024. As wagers increased, so did calls to a hotline for those seeking help. Who is at risk for problem gambling? How can they get support?
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    51 m
  • Local News Roundup: Jennings dispute fallout; CMS-ICE action; Riggs sworn in; PGA Championship comes to Charlotte

    Local News Roundup: Jennings dispute fallout; CMS-ICE action; Riggs sworn in; PGA Championship comes to Charlotte
    May 16 2025
    The fallout continues over a reported settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. The CMS board speaks out after ICE detains a man near Charlotte East Language Academy. Allison Riggs is officially sworn in to her state Supreme Court seat, and the PGA Championship comes to Charlotte this weekend.
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    51 m
  • A conversation with Mo Green, NC's superintendent of public instruction

    A conversation with Mo Green, NC's superintendent of public instruction
    May 15 2025
    On this Charlotte Talks, a conversation with Mo Green, North Carolina’s state superintendent. Green, a Democrat, defeated Republican Michele Morrow in a highly contentious race in November. We find out how he’s approaching the job — and meeting parents, students and teachers where they are.
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  • What changes to executive power mean for the future of NC politics

    What changes to executive power mean for the future of NC politics
    May 14 2025
    Constitutionally, North Carolina’s governor has little power compared to other states. Recently, the Republican-controlled General Assembly has made moves to take away even more power. While legal questions about these moves remain, we look at what these attempts mean for the future of how our state government operates.
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    51 m
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