Four Republican State House members have filed House Bill 133, or the N.C. Farmland and Military Protection Act, to prohibit hostile foreign governments, like China and Russia, from buying agricultural land and property surrounding military installations.
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
The transition to President Donald Trump's second administration will have far-reaching implications at the national, state and local levels. "Changing of the Guard" highlights news from WFAE, NPR and partner news sites to help you understand the changes in the new Trump administration — and how it will affect your community.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Meet the three Charlotte semifinalists for this year’s James Beard Awards for individuals who excel in the culinary industry. They'll share how they contribute to national recognition of the city through food — and, this year, drinks.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, among the changes brought on by Trump 2.0 is the sudden disappearance of guidance from the CDC, and other federal agencies, regarding the spread of disease. Although some of that information has been restored, there is still concern in the medical community. Though we might rely on doctors to keep us healthy, they can’t do the best job when their tools are taken away. That — and concerns over the new secretary of health and human services — has raised red flags about public health.
LOCAL NEWS
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The Henderson County Health Department says a bird found at Osceola Lake tested positive for H5N1, marking the second confirmed case of bird flu in western North Carolina in less than a month. Officials urge the public to avoid contact with wild birds as migration season increases the risk of spread.
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After a contentious summer of debates, state regulators approved Duke Energy’s plans to supply more energy while lowering emissions. The decision left the utility leaders optimistic about the Carolinas’ energy future and its returns for investors.
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Senate leader Phil Berger said Tuesday he’s not concerned by a projected $823 million drop in state revenue in 2026.
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The signature program is signed, sealed but not exactly delivered following a study that involved 10 counties and cost over $450,000.
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The Trump administration on Friday sent a letter to all state Departments of Education, warning them to end “diversity, equity and inclusion” policies by the end of the month or lose federal funding.
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A rally took place in Charlotte on Monday to protest Republican Jefferson Griffin's efforts to toss out tens of thousands of votes in the North Carolina Supreme Court race.
NATION & WORLD
LATEST PODCAST EPISODES
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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Davidson-based painter Elizabeth Bradford. She paints large nature scenes with lots of things happening at once, and talks about how hearing a slam poet changed her painting style.
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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to author Andy Corren. Andy wrote an obit a few years ago for his self-described “redneck Jewish” mother. That obit went viral, and he has expanded it into a hilarious and touching memoir called “Dirtbag Queen.”
Get behind-the-scenes insight and analysis about what’s happening in local and statewide politics from political reporter Steve Harrison.
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