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Student group says rising CMS grad rates mask grim future for many black graduates

This controversial online program has helped many NC students graduate. A group of high school and college students say it is a scam.

February 14, 2019 02:33 PM

CMS buys land for new south Charlotte elementary. But some parents want more help.

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CMS buys land for new south Charlotte elementary. But some parents want more help.

February 13, 2019 11:39 AM

Superintendent calls on CMS to rally for students ‘traumatized’ by recent ICE raids

Education

Superintendent calls on CMS to rally for students ‘traumatized’ by recent ICE raids

February 13, 2019 10:30 AM

Five uptown Charlotte schools will get out early Friday to dodge NBA All-Star traffic

Education

Five uptown Charlotte schools will get out early Friday to dodge NBA All-Star traffic

February 12, 2019 05:50 PM

NC voucher fund leaves millions unspent while growing by $10 million a year

Education

NC voucher fund leaves millions unspent while growing by $10 million a year

February 11, 2019 10:07 AM

Protect tourism or give schools flexibility? The calendar fight is raging again in NC.

Politics & Government

Protect tourism or give schools flexibility? The calendar fight is raging again in NC.

February 15, 2019 10:56 AM

One year after Parkland, NC lawmakers call for more school cops and mental health staff

Politics & Government

One year after Parkland, NC lawmakers call for more school cops and mental health staff

February 14, 2019 01:24 PM

Politics & Government

After multiple attempts, Charlotte council member Braxton Winston gets served

February 15, 2019 11:29 AM

That trendy CBD product in your smoothie? Adding it is illegal, NC officials say

February 15, 2019 11:56 AM

Largest tribe in East called NC home for centuries. Feds say it’s not Indian enough.

February 15, 2019 08:40 AM

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was looking weak. Then some strong basketball saved it.

February 16, 2019 02:26 AM

In Charlotte, Dave Chappelle makes more transgender jokes — and makes no apologies

February 15, 2019 01:47 AM

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February 11, 2019 06:22 PM

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February 07, 2019 12:16 PM

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February 07, 2019 02:06 PM

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February 06, 2019 04:55 PM

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February 05, 2019 01:19 PM

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February 01, 2019 02:08 PM

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