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Insurance companies are wrestling with a difficult question: How do you insure homes in a warming world that’s experiencing unprecedented natural disasters? An insurance program that covers many vulnerable coastal communities is trying something a little different: Paying homeowners ahead of time to prepare.
The transition to President-elect Donald Trump's second administration will have far-reaching implications at the national, state and local levels. "Changing of the Guard" highlights news from WFAE, NPR and partner news sites to help you understand the changes in the new Trump administration — and how it will affect your community.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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After Hurricane Helene, we all witnessed what it was like when the municipal water supply in Asheville stopped working. Eventually, the water was turned back on, the boil water notice lifted, and no lead or other contaminants were found. Still, it will take years to fully recover. And there are other challenges facing drinking water statewide, including from private wells. -
Tim Taylor/Flickr/Tim Taylor/FlickrFollowing World War II, North Carolina recognized a need for education beyond high school, but shy of a four-year degree. That led to the creation of community colleges. Now, 70 years later, there are 58 community colleges in N.C. and funding is increasing to accommodate growth. We take a look at what’s driving that enrollment, how these schools provide workforce development, and how they help adult learners.
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.
LOCAL NEWS
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The bill includes a Helene relief package and provisions that would strip power from some Democrat-held positions. -
The state Board of Elections voted along party lines to reject the challenges. Republican Jefferson Griffin's campaign will likely appeal in state court. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police will look to reduce sworn-in officers time at minor traffic accidents with the newly launched Civilian Crash Unit. -
The job losses are not as severe as during the pandemic, but the recovery is more complicated as Buncombe County goes from North Carolina's lowest unemployment to its highest. -
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board had planned for weeks to set its priorities for the district’s comprehensive review of student assignment at last night’s board meeting. Instead, the board held off — citing the amount of data board members need to go through. -
Almost 200 immigrants and allies attended a "Know Your Rights" workshop last week in east Charlotte ahead of the incoming Trump administration, which has called for mass deportations.
NATION & WORLD
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This week on SouthBound, we are replaying host Tommy Tomlinson's 2023 conversation with photographer Kate Medley. Her book “Thank You Please Come Again,” about gas station food in the South, was just named one of NPR’s "Books We Love" for 2024. -
This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Michael Kruse, staff writer for POLITICO and an expert on Donald Trump. Kruse offers a lesson in having difficult conversations about politics.
Get behind-the-scenes insight and analysis about what’s happening in local and statewide politics from political reporter Steve Harrison.
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