Andrew Dunn
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Charlotte, NC, United States
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Cooper pleads with lawmakers to embrace liberal priorities, more spending
After two years of stalemate with the General Assembly, Gov. Roy Cooper used his “State of the State” address to pressure lawmakers to embrace his priorities — expanding Medicaid and dramatically increasing state spending. Cooper, a Democrat, touted his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and took credit for keeping hospitals from being overwhelmed. Moving […] → Read More
Cooper pushes multibillion-dollar bond, but budget picture remains murky
Gov. Roy Cooper is again pushing for a multibillion-dollar infrastructure bond, but Republican leaders caution that North Carolina’s still-unsteady economy makes it impossible to tell whether it would be prudent. In remarks to the N.C. Association of County Commissioners on Thursday, Jan.14, Cooper said “now is the time” for the state to take on a […] → Read More
Former Panthers star becomes advocate for re-opening N.C. schools
A former Carolina Panthers star has now become an advocate for re-opening North Carolina schools for in-person instruction. Greg Olsen, who spent nine seasons with the Panthers at tight end, sent a series of tweets this week urging Gov. Roy Cooper and other state political leaders to allow students back in the classroom. He cited […] → Read More
Charlotte sports parents can get out of control
A youth lacrosse game at Elon Park came to a screeching halt a few weekends ago when a coach stormed the field to call the referee an “asshole.” The issue was relatively minor: The coach was upset because he didn’t feel referee Brian Hadley had given him enough time to substitute a player. Hadley ejected the coach. An assistant coach then rushed the field to call Hadley a “douche bag.” He got… → Read More
NC traffic deaths up 19 percent this year
Traffic deaths are up 19 percent in North Carolina so far this year, mirroring a troubling national trend, according to data from the National Safety Council. → Read More
UNC presidential search committee member steps down after domestic violence charge
A UNC Board of Governors member has resigned from the committee tasked with selecting a new system president after being arrested on a domestic violence charge. → Read More
Shelby police chief describes arrest of Charleston shooting suspect
When a cluster of Shelby police officers approached Dylann Roof’s car with guns drawn, the Charleston church shooting suspect calmly identified himself and surrendered. → Read More
The new way CMS uses to give students free lunch is causing problems
The plan sounds great: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools cuts down on the amount of paperwork schools have to wade through by simply giving free lunch to everyone in 74 schools with high percentages of low-income students. → Read More
CMS picks names for schools opening this fall
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is set to formally name three new schools scheduled to open this fall. → Read More
UNC Board of Governors moves closer to closing centers, raising tuition
The UNC Board of Governors moved closer Thursday to closing three university-based academic centers and raising tuition, after a series of committee meetings in Charlotte. → Read More
Former CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison takes job in private sector
Former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Heath Morrison has taken a job in the private sector, becoming a senior vice president for government relations at McGraw-Hill Education, the company announced. → Read More
Watch where you step in Romare Bearden Park
It appears that some uptown dwellers haven’t been doing their duty. → Read More
Charlotte’s Chipotle locations are out of pork
All of Charlotte’s Chipotle locations are out of pork Wednesday as the restaurant chain deals with a companywide shortage. → Read More
CMS report urged Heath Morrison’s firing
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools general counsel recommended to the school board that Superintendent Heath Morrison be fired in a report completed days before he abruptly announced he would resign. → Read More
Morrison resigned as CMS superintendent after investigation into misconduct allegations
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Heath Morrison on Tuesday refused to comment on reports that school board members considered terminating his contract before he suddenly resigned Monday. → Read More
Concrete Roses STEM Academy suddenly shutting down
Concrete Roses STEM Academy is informing parents Thursday morning that the school will shut down at the end of the week, the school principal confirmed. → Read More
N.C. private school vouchers ruled unconstitutional
A North Carolina judge has ruled that the state's plan to give vouchers to K-12 students to attend private school is unconstitutional. → Read More
Penguin Drive-In facing eviction, still closed
The Penguin Drive-In’s landlord has filed to evict the iconic Plaza Midwood eatery, court documents show. → Read More
Y Readers wins national summer learning award
A YMCA Charlotte program that helps Charlotte-Mecklenburg students with reading skills has been recognized as one of the most effective summer education programs in the country. → Read More
Sealed Air Corp. moving headquarters to Charlotte, bringing nearly 1,300 jobs
Sealed Air Corp., a Fortune 500 company known for making Bubble Wrap, will move its headquarters to Charlotte, bringing 1,262 jobs. → Read More