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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools holds its first Spanish spelling bee to celebrate the importance of being bilingual and biliterate.
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A consent order in a Disability Rights NC lawsuit against DHHS could increase community-based services access for people with disabilities.
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Advocacy organizations are calling for greater safety measures on CATS, the local bus system. They announced a bus safety initiative at Monday night’s Charlotte City Council meeting and called on city officials to join them in riding several bus routes on May 4, to see what passengers experience daily.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, we’re joined by Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. You know them as The Indigo Girls. This highly successful duo is experiencing another peak in their career with one of their songs featured in Greta Gerwig’s hit film "Barbie." We talk about that and much more.
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The CMS school board public hearing takes center stage. State lawmakers begin their legislative session this week. Davidson College signs a 20-year solar deal. And Charlotte's proposed Red Line commuter rail may have some signs of life.
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Changes to North Carolina's teacher pay and licensure have stalled, so officials headed to Arizona to check out a program to improve support for rookie teachers and opportunities for veterans.
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The state of South Carolina is trying to unravel a mystery. Just where did $1.8 billion that’s sitting in a state account come from? And where should the money go? South Carolina Public Radio's Maayan Schechter has been following this story and joined us on Morning Edition to talk about it.
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Superintendent Crystal Hill says her budget includes raises, a new way of allocating teachers and an infusion of cash from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools fund balance.
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The solar-charged sweeper PBLS, pronounced "Pebbles," is here to keep city bike lanes clear of road debris.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation with three of the nine members of the Mecklenburg County Commission — about the challenges they face and their goals and priorities.
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Dan Bishop and Jeff Jackson are running for North Carolina attorney general.
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The Carolinas are in the eye of the storm when it comes to feeling the impact of climate change. Mike Collins and guests discuss why and what’s being done about it.