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The Department of Justice swore in 36 immigration judges across the country last week, most of them temporary appointments, including one who will serve in Charlotte’s immigration court.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Samantha EveretteThe word "poetry" is often used as a metaphor. Many see the art form as something from the past, associate it with academics or think of it as unapproachable, it is none of those things. Poetry is alive and well, and in North Carolina, it's promoted by the state’s poet laureate Jaki Shelton Green. She's the ninth person to hold that position and joins us to talk about the role of poetry in modern life. -
evertonpestana/PixabayWe look at the boom of data centers across the region and what it means for the state. We’ll examine the pros and cons of a sector only expected to continue growing with million- and billion-dollar investments from companies.
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SNAP benefits can't be guaranteed as the government shutdown continues with little indication of an end in sight. NCDHHS wants people to be aware of available resources. -
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will no longer issue benefits in North Carolina beginning on November 1, creating uncertainty for individuals and families who rely on the program for food. -
Monroe Mayor Robert Burns said Monday he will not seek reelection and hinted at plans to take his "fight for Monroe to a bigger stage.” He also endorsed City Council member David Dotson as his preferred successor. -
All 21 Mecklenburg County polling places are open for the final week of early voting before the November municipal elections. More than 17,000 voters had cast ballots before today, according to the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. -
The Carolina Panthers’ three-game winning streak came to a decisive end Sunday as the Buffalo Bills rolled to a 40-9 victory at Bank of America Stadium. Bills running back James Cook led the charge with 216 yards and two touchdowns. Panthers backup quarterback Andy Dalton, starting in place of the injured Bryce Young, committed a fumble and an interception. At least five Panthers players left the game with injuries. -
The first phase of Charlotte’s mixed-use medical district just outside uptown, The Pearl, opened in July. It includes a campus of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, a surgical training center, and medical technology companies. But it’s what The Pearl doesn’t include that has some city and county leaders wanting answers.
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WFAE and the League of Women Voters host a CMS Board of Education candidate forum tonight. Nearly 200 unmarked graves discovered at Siloam Presbyterian Church. Charlotte's mixed-use medical district The Pearl promised affordable housing. So far, none has been built.
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