Black Boat Weekend
With the streak of hot days we’ve had in the Charlotte region recently, maybe you’ve thought of heading to Lake Norman to try and cool down. Be warned, it might be even more crowded than you're used to. According to new data, it looks like Lake Norman is attracting more and more people from outside the Charlotte region in addition to locals. For more, WFAE's Marshall Terry is joined by the Charlotte Ledger’s Ashley Fahey for our segment BizWorthy.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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YouTube/City of Charlotte‘Teen takeovers’: Charlotte leaders move to revise curfew as minors ask where they’re supposed to go‘Teen takeovers’ have become a nuisance in cities like Charlotte and Raleigh, with large groups of teenagers gathering in public spaces, causing disruption and sometimes engaging in destructive behavior. CMPD now recommends a 9 p.m. curfew for all minors. We look at how that curfew would be enforced, what is contributing to the gatherings, and possible solutions for providing safe spaces for minors. -
WFAEA look at how the recently passed North Carolina state budget affects higher education. One of the biggest headlines from is a fully funded UNC system, but it would also make certain records related to discipline proceedings exempt from the state public records law including cases of sexual misconduct. That plus tuition changes, student loans, and more.
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LOCAL NEWS
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More than 80 high school students from across the country spent this week chopping, whipping, stirring and boiling at Johnson & Wales University, getting a crash course in the culinary arts as they consider future careers. -
Charlotte and other local governments have 90 days to reverse course on the controversial project or risk repaying the state $64 million. -
Some North Carolina composting facilities now qualify as farming operations under state law. -
While many are hailing the project, some are worried about whether Swannanoa is ready for the influx of visitors the park is expected to bring. -
Charlotte FC said fan feedback showed the licenses created a financial barrier for people interested in becoming season ticket members.
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A Huntersville police officer has been charged with driving while impaired after authorities say he reported for duty Wednesday morning showing signs of impairment.
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Cases of cyclosporiasis have more than doubled in North Carolina over the past week. And so far, investigators haven't identified the primary source of the outbreak. -
A new Smithsonian exhibit opening this weekend at the Charlotte Museum of History highlights the role Latinos have played in shaping baseball both nationally and in Charlotte.
NATION & WORLD
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