Having a song go viral is usually good news for an artist. But as politicians become more social media savvy and jump in on viral trends, how can musicians respond if they don't like the way a party or administration uses their song?
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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A fatal stabbing has officials concerned not only about crime but also its potential impact this incident might have on the transit vote in November. The CMS school year is underway, North Carolina's legislature is back in Raleigh, but won’t vote on a budget, and the Panthers have traded a star.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Under state law, when a county board of elections fails to unanimously approve an early voting plan, the State Board of Elections is responsible for adopting a plan for that county. Davidson and Union County will proceed without Sunday early voting in the 2025 municipal elections.
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CMS officials say there were no major hiccups — at least not beyond what would be expected.
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Amid the challenges of adulthood, one rite of passage is unique to the United States: the need to find your own health insurance by the time you turn 26.
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Apple farmers in Henderson County are looking to the annual Apple Festival to kick off a crucial apple season to recoup losses after Hurricane Helene.
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The nonprofit Historic West End Partners has been a driving force trying to improve Charlotte’s mostly Black communities, such as Beatties Ford Road. In part one of a two-part series, WFAE explores the group's latest initiative that aims to help small businesses. And how business owners and residents are pushing back on long-standing narratives about safety in the corridor and why they love it here.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has signed a new contract with an education consulting firm whose $500,000 contract with the district prompted questions from some school board members last year.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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OXFAM names N.C. as the worst state in the country for workers' rights for a fifth straight year. Obituary gives more details about light rail stabbing victim. American Airlines plans a lavish new lounge at Charlotte Douglas Int'l Airport. Rep. Tricia Cotham says she'll be out of the public eye for awhile after complications from medical procedures.
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