Morehouse College is set to host President Biden as its commencement speaker today. Many students are not happy the president will be speaking. Students have concerns about the Middle East, and others are concerned Morehouse is being seen as a political football.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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The author of the book "Who's Your Founding Father" joins guest host Erik Spanberg as we celebrate "MecDec Day." It's a day that commemorates the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence on May 20, 1775.
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Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio presents next year's proposed budget. Charlotte city workers have concerns about pay. A private school voucher supporter says North Carolina has gone too far. And the Carolina Panthers will play in Germany. Mike Collins and guests go through this week's biggest local and regional news.
Learn how WFAE is working to ensure its audience, staff, on-air voices, news sources, vendors and work culture reflect the diversity of our community.
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LOCAL NEWS
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A new development along the Catawba River gambles on voluntary environmental impact mitigation to create a more sustainable, social community.
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Friday is the deadline for new political parties to submit signatures to get on the ballot in North Carolina, and two parties appear to have met the initial requirement.
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According to an economic impact study from Gov. Roy Cooper's office, 625 jobs were created for North Carolinians because of the race.
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May 18 is when people of Haitian descent worldwide will celebrate Haitian Flag Day. A festival in Charlotte will be held, complete with Haitian, music and food as well as workshops and discussions on Central Avenue at Project 658 from 3 to 7 p.m.
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Pactiv Evergreen signs an exclusive letter of intent with St. Louis-based Spirtas Worldwide but details of deal undisclosed
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The private family-owned chain store and gas station opened its first location in Dare County.
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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson sits in the guest's chair. Mike Collins, the host of “Charlotte Talks,” interviews Tommy about his new book, “Dogland.” It’s about the Westminster Dog Show and the bond between dogs and their people.
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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Pete Candler. He comes from a storied Southern family—one of his ancestors founded Coca-Cola—but Pete has written a new book about the secrets in his family’s history, and in the South’s history as well.
Get behind-the-scenes insight and analysis about what’s happening in local and statewide politics from political reporter Steve Harrison.
- The team behind WFAE’s 'Fractured' series wins 2024 Gracie Award
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- 'Landslide' podcast traces the roots of our political divide
- WFAE launches 'NewsWorthy,' a new daily podcast to help you keep up with Charlotte news
- WFAE/La Noticia reporter Kayla Young wins national awards
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