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Published September 30Despite progress, challenges continue for Charlotte transit
CATS has cracked down on crime and increased police presence on Blue Line light rail system. But nonpaying customers remain major concern. Despite progress, challenges continue for Charlotte transit is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent newsroom.…
Garcia joins FRM for 2027
MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Front Row Motorsports announced that NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series veteran and Bristol Motor Speedway winner Jake Garcia will take...
Carolina Journal
Published September 25Charlotte’s Tiawana Brown appeals 10-month prison sentence for fraud
Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown is appealing her 10-month prison sentence for COVID-related fraud.
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Published September 25Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board splits 5-4 to fire superintendent
CMS board terminates Crystal Hill 5-4, effective immediately. A $379,000 review found no misconduct. The district will pay her about $340,000.
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Published September 23Former Charlotte council member sentenced to 10 months in COVID fraud case
When Tiawana Brown still held Charlotte’s District 3 seat, a grand jury charged her and her daughters with lying on COVID loan applications. The three women also must repay $137,280 to the government.
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Published September 22Judge rules jail death suit can proceed against Mecklenburg County
A federal judge has rejected Mecklenburg County’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit stemming from a 2022 death at the county jail. The judge agreed Tuesday to drop six other healthcare-related defendants from the case.
Rebels keep on rolling to remain undefeated with another shutout win
KERSHAW, S.C. — The Rebels keep on rolling and piling up the wins to start the season. Mid-Carolina(4-0) remains undefeated after dominating North Central(1-3) with a 48-0 win on the road on Friday, Sept. 11th to extend their win streak to four games.
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Published September 17Trump boosts Whatley in Gastonia, hammers Cooper on crime, Helene
Trump rallied in Gastonia for Senate candidate Michael Whatley, attacking Roy Cooper on crime, inmate releases and Helene as Democrats called the visit a panic move.
Commonwealth v. William D. Stone Jr.
Man Sentenced to More Than 7 Years for 3 Break-ins at Huntersville Community Center, Olde Huntersville Church, Ghent Business
Carolina Journal
Published September 15US House healthcare hearing in Charlotte covers Medicaid fraud, CON
A Charlotte field hearing put North Carolina’s CON law and Medicaid expansion financing at the center of a debate over waste, hospital competition, and rural care.
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Published September 14Cabarrus school board seeks dismissal of federal restroom suit
The Cabarrus County school board is seeking dismissal of a federal lawsuit challenging a high school’s decision to allow biological male students to use female restrooms.
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Published September 14Government would accept probation, restitution for Tiawana Brown
Federal prosecutors would accept probation and restitution as part of next week’s sentencing of former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown and her two daughters on fraud charges.