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A new task force has started work to redesign how the state measures school performance after years of criticism for the current system by education leaders.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Penguin Press/CourtesySportswriter Sam Smith and former NBA coach Phil Jackson are longtime friends and now co-authors. Their new book, "Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players," dissects the careers of some of the all-time greats, including Jordan, Shaq and Steph Curry. We sit down with Smith to talk about the book and take a look at some players on the list with North Carolina roots. -
Tylerlately, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikimedia Commons2025 in Review: Looking back at Charlotte's economy, from trends in mergers to the impact of tariffsWe look back on some of the biggest economic news of the year for the region. We also take a moment to consider what’s in store for the region in 2026.
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LOCAL NEWS
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The statewide initiative is through a partnership between the nonprofit Girls Who Code International and North Carolina Science Trails, which is a network of museums and nature centers across the state. The initiative is aimed at creating safe spaces in places like libraries for girls to learn about real-world opportunities in technology and science industries. -
The shift comes as the Trump administration looks to move away from a housing-first model for tackling homelessness. -
The Charlotte City Council swore in three new members Monday: Kimberly Owens, JD Mazuera Arias and Joi Mayo. -
Tennessee Republican Matt Van Epps this week won a special U.S. House election for a conservative district that includes part of Nashville. -
A western North Carolina hospital was supposed to be built and running by 2025, but the state's certificate of need law has been used to delay the project for years. -
The initiatives are part of a larger, federally-funded effort to rebuild housing after Hurricane Helene in fall 2024.
NATION & WORLD
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The man accused of stabbing a passenger Friday on Charlotte's light rail has been held without bond. A new task force is redesigning how the state measures school performance. Matthews appoints Melia James as Town Manager. Evacuees of the 2022 Winston Weaver Fertilizer plan could soon get compensation.
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