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A four-day festival wrapped up in Charlotte over the weekend. The Lavagem Festival honors Brazilian indigenous people and the African diaspora through music and dance.
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LOCAL NEWS
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Opposition to data centers is 'catching a fire' across North Carolina, spurring political challengesAs local officials in North Carolina consider whether to approve data center projects or halt development with moratoriums, their decisions are having political repercussions. -
A single data center can require as much energy as an entire power plant produces in a year. North Carolina's largest utility has proposed the country’s most ambitious capital plan to meet the projected demand from these power-hungry facilities. -
In rural counties, new developments have prompted soul searching about the lack of land use rules, and many are wondering what can still be done. -
Data centers use cooling systems to keep its technology running smoothly. These cooling systems can cause local water pollution and strain existing water resources. This comes as climate change makes drought more frequent and severe. -
South Carolina lawmakers are considering a temporary tweak to the state’s school voucher program after learning some homeschooled students were being awarded money — something they say was never intended. -
A new exhibit at the Charlotte Museum of History opens next week, aiming to immerse visitors in one of the country's most pivotal moments.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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S.C. lawmakers consider a tweak to the state's school voucher program. Concord residents speak out against a possible ICE detention center in the area. N.C. lawmakers will consider property tax limits for municipalities. The Hornets lock up the 9th spot in the NBA play-in tournament.
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