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Tune in here to this Thursday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by sharing some groundbreaking news that President Joe Biden was never in charge of his administration and has been on a steep mental decline since the first months of his presidency. Shockingly, everyone claiming President Biden was mentally incapable of fulfilling his duties as president was blasted by the media, and the rest of the swamp kept quiet or blatantly lied about the presidents decline. We're joined by Pastor David Chadwick from Moments of Hope Church to talk about the Church's mission to feed hungry kids in the Charlotte Mecklenburg area. Their mission expanded this year following hurricane Helene that ravaged Western North Carolina and beyond. Their goal is to raise $200,000 for victims of hurricane Helene. If you would like to offer a potentially life changing donation, please go to CityofHopeclt.org where 100% of the donations will go directly to the people of Western North Carolina who were most impacted by the hurricane. Beth Troutman from Good Morning BT is also here for this Thursday's episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Beth talk about buying Christmas presents and the potential Government shutdown. Beth also shares what she and Bo have coming up tomorrow on Good Morning BT! Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! We're joined by Pastor David Chadwick from Moments of Hope Church to talk about the Church's mission to feed hungry children in the Charlotte Mecklenburg area. Their mission expanded this year following the historic hurricane Helene that ravaged Western North Carolina and beyond. Their goal is to raise $200,000 for victims of hurricane Helene. If you would like to offer a potentially life changing donation, please go to CityofHopeclt.org where 100% of the donations will go directly to the people of Western North Carolina who were most impacted by the hurricane. Pastor Chadwick also shares the reason for the season, we are celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who came to earth to redeem us all! Do not let this season pass you by without taking some time to meditate on what matters, all the noise, gift giving and receiving, music, lights, all of that is just a distraction. HE is the reason for the season. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2018, Dr. Dale Owen and nearly 90 physicians left Atrium Health to form Tryon Medical Partners, driven by a vision of patient-centered care without the bureaucracy of large health systems. This bold move, initiated amidst legal battles and skepticism, aimed to prioritize personalized care and coordination while reducing costs.Fast forward six years, Tryon Medical now serves nearly 200,000 patients in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, demonstrating the viability of independent practices despite immense challenges.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Owen recounts the obstacles faced in establishing Tryon Medical "out of air" — from securing facilities and staff to building insurance partnerships. In a conversation with The Ledger's Tony Mecia, he discusses the lessons he has learned building a medical practice, the challenges of Covid, the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system and Tryon's growth plans following a partnership with a private-equity investment company.This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks.For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsletters, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

Segment 3, August 24th, 2024 It is one of the favorite times of the year on the Carolina Outdoors.  Backpacks are put into the corner, the fly rods are leaned against the wall, & we give our hiking boots a chance to rest.  Then we take a peek at our local newspaper for what's happening on a Friday night in our community. Host Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors Radio Program & Podcast (with over 80,000+ Downloads & Counting) sponsored by Jesse Brown's, welcomes Langston Wertz, Jr., of The Charlotte Observer.  Wertz has been a sports journalist in Charlotte for over thirty years.  He is also the host of Talking Preps available via The Charlotte Observer & on YouTube where he covers high school sports.  We and his take on this year's football season is tackled during the conversation. Show Highlights: What is the health of high school football in the Charlotte-area The Kick-Off of the season for four schools has been held the past few years at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte has been a hotbed of talent including Aiden Harris (Weddington) & David Sanders (Providence Day) Harris & Sanders are potential generational talents & excellent overall athletes. Player movement & the chance of Open Enrollment in Charlotte Mecklenburg's public schools Wertz's view of athletic fields:  artificial versus grass Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) becoming available to public school athletes similar to private schools Things You'll Learn by Listening: The conversation flows into the impact of NFL rules (such as the new kick-off rule) & the Olympic addition of Men's and Women's Flag Football & how that brings more eyes, interest, & change to the high school level. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the tailgate brands like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the  Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown's. Extra Reading & Referral: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article290217269.html Follow Langston on X: https://x.com/langstonwertzjr Watch: Talking Preps  

Johnny Jennings, jefe de la Policía de Charlotte-Mecklenburg en Carolina del Norte (EEUU), habló en La W sobre el tiroteo en el que murieron cuatro agentes y otros cuatro resultaron heridos.

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply –  Longtime Democrat consultant  in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Dan McCorkle, believes politics will eventually settle back to a centrist middle. But that day is not today. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Please note: Google Podcasts are merging into YouTube Music. See details here.Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg's new school chief talks about changing the district's leadership structure, engaging community and making history as the first Black woman appointed to the position.

A 19-year-old was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old Garinger High School basketball player, investigators announced. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to a shooting at a home on Keswick Avenue in north Charlotte around 7:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found 14-year-old Johnnie McClendon dead from a gunshot wound. McClendon's family confirmed he was a student at Garinger where he played basketball. CMPD identified 19-year-old Myhijee Major as a suspect in the case. Major surrendered to police early Tuesday morning and was taken into custody after an interview. Major was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with McClendon's killing. Major is expected in court on Wednesday. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-two-homicides-sunday-cmpd/275-9d7c3b21-9f13-4816-a736-4bb8694f24a3 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLTWake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

A suspect is in custody after investigators determined an apartment fire in west Charlotte was intentionally set, officials said. The Charlotte Fire Department responded to a fire at the Little Rock apartments just off West Boulevard around 6:30 p.m. When fire crews arrived, they found smoke and flames coming from a first-story apartment home. The fire was controlled by a team of firefighters in about 10 minutes, according to Charlotte Fire. Investigators say evidence they gathered at the scene indicated the fire was intentionally set. The suspect was taken into custody. WCNC Charlotte has reached out to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police for more information. As of 11:30 p.m. Sunday, the suspect has not been identified. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/apartment-fire-arson-investigation-suspect-arrested/275-d44ff1b8-06d0-4ed1-820d-25364043f9da

A suspect is in custody after investigators determined an apartment fire in west Charlotte was intentionally set, officials said.  The Charlotte Fire Department responded to a fire at the Little Rock apartments just off West Boulevard around 6:30 p.m. When fire crews arrived, they found smoke and flames coming from a first-story apartment home. The fire was controlled by a team of firefighters in about 10 minutes, according to Charlotte Fire.  Investigators say evidence they gathered at the scene indicated the fire was intentionally set. The suspect was taken into custody. WCNC Charlotte has reached out to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police for more information. As of 11:30 p.m. Sunday, the suspect has not been identified.  READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/apartment-fire-arson-investigation-suspect-arrested/275-d44ff1b8-06d0-4ed1-820d-25364043f9da

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police launched a new fentanyl awareness campaign Thursday called, "No Cap, Those Pills are Sus," designed to reduce overdose deaths that have been labeled a crisis in the Charlotte area.  The campaign's name uses slang in an effort to target young people and their families, according to CMPD. The main goal of this campaign is to prevent overdose deaths through education with younger people who are unaware of the risks of fentanyl. CMPD says it has seen a 20% increase in confirmed fentanyl overdoses this year compared to 2022. The majority of those deaths (60%) are people who were younger than 40.  Officers say the message of the campaign is simple: street pills kill.  "Our approach of using popular slang is intentional," a CMPD spokesperson said. "Let's be honest, some are more familiar than others about the dangers of using pills purchased on the street. The message is twofold. Any pill not purchased directly from a pharmacy could be a fake and has the potential to kill you. Fentanyl often hides in plain sight and if you buy a street pill, there is a very high probability that it will contain fentanyl. Second, proper disposal of pills is essential."  READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/fentanyl-awareness-campaign-charlotte-north-carolina-cmpd-opioids-drug-abuse/275-bcba123c-293b-4af9-8864-a01151530a03

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police launched a new fentanyl awareness campaign Thursday called, "No Cap, Those Pills are Sus," designed to reduce overdose deaths that have been labeled a crisis in the Charlotte area. The campaign's name uses slang in an effort to target young people and their families, according to CMPD. The main goal of this campaign is to prevent overdose deaths through education with younger people who are unaware of the risks of fentanyl. CMPD says it has seen a 20% increase in confirmed fentanyl overdoses this year compared to 2022. The majority of those deaths (60%) are people who were younger than 40. Officers say the message of the campaign is simple: street pills kill. "Our approach of using popular slang is intentional," a CMPD spokesperson said. "Let's be honest, some are more familiar than others about the dangers of using pills purchased on the street. The message is twofold. Any pill not purchased directly from a pharmacy could be a fake and has the potential to kill you. Fentanyl often hides in plain sight and if you buy a street pill, there is a very high probability that it will contain fentanyl. Second, proper disposal of pills is essential." READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/fentanyl-awareness-campaign-charlotte-north-carolina-cmpd-opioids-drug-abuse/275-bcba123c-293b-4af9-8864-a01151530a03

Election Day in North Carolina is Tuesday, and voters will be asked to consider a $2.5 billion bond referendum for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district. As WCNC Charlotte previously reported, this bond referendum marks the largest ask by a school district in North Carolina. But if approved, will taxpayers have to pay more money in the upcoming years? Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/cms-bond-money-referendum-charlotte-nc-verify/275-25897724-8573-4cd5-9099-360304f7e35bVoter guide to local elections in North Carolina and South Carolina: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/municipal-elections-voter-guide-north-carolina-south-carolina/275-781b94d2-d026-4ba7-a1b0-92e3d339744e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!Wake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Election Day in North Carolina is Tuesday, and voters will be asked to consider a $2.5 billion bond referendum for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district. As WCNC Charlotte previously reported, this bond referendum marks the largest ask by a school district in North Carolina. But if approved, will taxpayers have to pay more money in the upcoming years?  Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/cms-bond-money-referendum-charlotte-nc-verify/275-25897724-8573-4cd5-9099-360304f7e35b Voter guide to local elections in North Carolina and South Carolina: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/municipal-elections-voter-guide-north-carolina-south-carolina/275-781b94d2-d026-4ba7-a1b0-92e3d339744e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! Wake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte.    SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply – A rundown of the local races in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Nov. 7, voters in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area will have the opportunity to vote yes for 30 critical bond projects that will strengthen local schools and the community. In this podcast, Vote Yes For Bonds co-chairs David Longo and Mary McCray share why this bond package is critical to the safety and well-being of students across Mecklenburg County. Hear why voting yes is critically important for the future of students and the business community. Learn more about the projects included, here. 

A middle school student was hit by a driver in a stolen SUV while trying to get on a school bus in southwest Charlotte Thursday morning, police confirmed. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to a crash involving a school bus at West Arrowood Road and Arborgate Drive around 9:30 a.m. CMPD alleged the student was running across the street to the bus when the suspect hit them at a high rate of speed. The suspect then sped away from the scene. The stop arms of the bus were not in operation at the time of the crash, according to CMPD. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/cms-student-hit-vehicle-board-bus-district/275-3d461824-55f1-4bcd-bc9d-57c3b6d45cb0

A crash on Sunday in south Charlotte left a high school student dead.  Ella Lukse, a 10th-grade student at Providence High School, was killed after being involved in a car crash on Raintree Lane on Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed on Tuesday. The school's principal sent a message out to parents saying school officials were heartbroken by Luske's death and asked everyone to keep her family and friends in their thoughts. CMS's Crisis Response Team will be at the school to assist with the emotional needs of anyone impacted by the situation. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the crash happened around 8:57 p.m. on Raintree Lane. A 2006 Jeep was traveling south when it struck a 2019 Volkswagen. The Jeep then overturned and the Volkswagen struck a tree. Luske was a passenger in the Volkswagen. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/providence-high-school-student-dies-in-crash-teen-driver-arrested-charlotte-north-carolina/275-c0b3e655-fcfb-4da1-81ae-097066fe0d57 Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted for the robbery and sexual assault of a handicapped person in north Charlotte last month.  The incident happened on Aug. 11 along Catherine Simmons Avenue across from Lincoln Heights Park. CMPD released a photo of the man asking witnesses to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers.  The suspect is described as a Black male and he was last seen wearing a white tank top, black pants or shorts and a baseball cap.  Anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-north-carolina-crime-sex-assault-suspect-wanted-police/275-c7b49757-0aa8-43d3-b653-6ba12602cc9e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A crash on Sunday in south Charlotte left a high school student dead. Ella Lukse, a 10th-grade student at Providence High School, was killed after being involved in a car crash on Raintree Lane on Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed on Tuesday.The school's principal sent a message out to parents saying school officials were heartbroken by Luske's death and asked everyone to keep her family and friends in their thoughts. CMS's Crisis Response Team will be at the school to assist with the emotional needs of anyone impacted by the situation.Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the crash happened around 8:57 p.m. on Raintree Lane. A 2006 Jeep was traveling south when it struck a 2019 Volkswagen. The Jeep then overturned and the Volkswagen struck a tree. Luske was a passenger in the Volkswagen.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/providence-high-school-student-dies-in-crash-teen-driver-arrested-charlotte-north-carolina/275-c0b3e655-fcfb-4da1-81ae-097066fe0d57Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted for the robbery and sexual assault of a handicapped person in north Charlotte last month. The incident happened on Aug. 11 along Catherine Simmons Avenue across from Lincoln Heights Park. CMPD released a photo of the man asking witnesses to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers. The suspect is described as a Black male and he was last seen wearing a white tank top, black pants or shorts and a baseball cap. Anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-north-carolina-crime-sex-assault-suspect-wanted-police/275-c7b49757-0aa8-43d3-b653-6ba12602cc9e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

City officials and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police will come together Friday as community leaders seek solutions to gun violence. Richard DeVayne joins the show to discuss action the city plans to take in an effort to stop the senseless shootings. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/one-week-1000-shootings-from-heartache-to-healing-to-hope-charlotte-north-carolina-gun-violence/275-239118f1-dd06-423f-8144-4bd5d6f0017b Plus, if you try to watch your favorite movie or TV show, it may be gone. Ben Thompson connects the dots on why streaming platforms are cutting content and frustrating consumers. Welcome to the harsh reality of cord cutting in 2023. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

City officials and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police will come together Friday as community leaders seek solutions to gun violence. Richard DeVayne joins the show to discuss action the city plans to take in an effort to stop the senseless shootings. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/one-week-1000-shootings-from-heartache-to-healing-to-hope-charlotte-north-carolina-gun-violence/275-239118f1-dd06-423f-8144-4bd5d6f0017bPlus, if you try to watch your favorite movie or TV show, it may be gone. Ben Thompson connects the dots on why streaming platforms are cutting content and frustrating consumers. Welcome to the harsh reality of cord cutting in 2023. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply -- Brett Jensen from WBT News discusses the hiring of the new Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Superintendent. After a national search, it turns out the best most-qualified candidate in America was the interim Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you have Jesus without the church? The answer is an unequivocal and resounding, "No." Travis welcomes Bishop Claude Alexander to the show as they discuss how we are becoming the church, how we have to allow room to process, not give up on the church but press on, and seek to be unified because that is one of the greatest signs to the world that Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. It's a fun conversation between two men who deeply love Jesus' church and want to see it not only survive but thrive. Bishop Claude Richard Alexander, Jr. has pastored The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1990. Originally a congregation of 600 members, The Park is now home to more than 9,000 members.Bishop Alexander earned a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College, a Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He began pastoring his first church in 1987 and was ordained a bishop in 2008. Bishop Alexander has gained increasing presence in the media, reaching a potential audience of more than 2 million viewers each week through his live-streamed sermons.Bishop Alexander is ranked among the 75 most influential persons in Charlotte by Charlotte Magazine. He is co-chair of the Community Building Initiative, a nonprofit organization that works to achieve racial and ethnic inclusion and equity in the Charlotte Mecklenburg community. He has served on the boards of several organizations over the years, and currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, the Executive Board of the Joint College of Bishops and the Board of Directors of Christianity Today. He was also recently elected president of Hampton University Ministers' Conference.Bishop Alexander and his wife, Kimberly, have been married since 1993. They have two school-aged daughters — Camryn and Carsyn.Check out Bishop Alexander's website.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help water-thirsty souls by partnering with Apollos Watered!

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply -- North Carolina Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to unanimously approve increased penalties for performing obscene acts in front of children... despite criticism from LGBT activists that the bill targets drag shows. Plus, Charlotte-Mecklenburg's interim Superintendent, Crystal Hill, is one of the finalists for the permanent post. But WBT's Brett Jensen reports, her husband was the focus of an internal investigation over excessive overtime.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update on the many education stories dominating the news in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Gaston and in the North Carolina General Assembly.

Carowinds announced it will now require park visitors who are 15 or younger to be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 after 4 p.m. to remain in the park. Any underage guests found in the park without a chaperone will be escorted out for the remainder of the day. Tradesha Woodard has the latest on the new policy, including details on previous incidents Carowinds says led to this change. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say violent crime is down in the Queen City but overall crime is up so far in 2023. New crime statistics released this week show property crime is up 10% in the first quarter of the year and 911 calls are also up. Richard DeVayne joins #WakeUpCLT To Go with information about CMPD's crime stats and measures officials are taking to reduce the number of arrests across the city. And finally, all parents know that getting their kids to eat their veggies is a never-ending struggle. But there could be an easier way that doesn't require much work. New research shows that simply taking more time during meals will actually encourage kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. Sarah French connects the dots on why taking a little longer could make a big difference for your child's nutrition. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Carowinds announced it will now require park visitors who are 15 or younger to be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 after 4 p.m. to remain in the park. Any underage guests found in the park without a chaperone will be escorted out for the remainder of the day. Tradesha Woodard has the latest on the new policy, including details on previous incidents Carowinds says led to this change. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say violent crime is down in the Queen City but overall crime is up so far in 2023. New crime statistics released this week show property crime is up 10% in the first quarter of the year and 911 calls are also up. Richard DeVayne joins #WakeUpCLT To Go with information about CMPD's crime stats and measures officials are taking to reduce the number of arrests across the city. And finally, all parents know that getting their kids to eat their veggies is a never-ending struggle. But there could be an easier way that doesn't require much work. New research shows that simply taking more time during meals will actually encourage kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. Sarah French connects the dots on why taking a little longer could make a big difference for your child's nutrition. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Mooresville Fire Marshall's Office is investigating a house fire that early investigations determined was set intentionally, officials say. On Saturday, Feb. 18 around 8:30 p.m., Mooresville Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at a vacant single-story house on Brawley School Road. Moorseville Fire was able to control the fire in a few hours and the Fire Marshall's Office started an investigation. After the investigation showed that the fire was started on purpose, the Mooresville Police Department was brought in to assist. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/mooresville-intentional-house-fire/275-8e3abe52-aa41-4259-b0a4-9d289acad699 The man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase across Charlotte is expected in court Monday afternoon. Tyler Harding is facing numerous felony charges in connection with the incident, including four counts of vehicle theft, three felony counts of larceny of a motor vehicle and two counts of felony hit-and-run. The incident started as a reported break-in, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/tyler-harding-police-chase-in-court-monday-news/275-91952f38-b7e6-4fef-9fa0-a9c29608ca4f Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Mooresville Fire Marshall's Office is investigating a house fire that early investigations determined was set intentionally, officials say.On Saturday, Feb. 18 around 8:30 p.m., Mooresville Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at a vacant single-story house on Brawley School Road.Moorseville Fire was able to control the fire in a few hours and the Fire Marshall's Office started an investigation. After the investigation showed that the fire was started on purpose, the Mooresville Police Department was brought in to assist.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/mooresville-intentional-house-fire/275-8e3abe52-aa41-4259-b0a4-9d289acad699The man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase across Charlotte is expected in court Monday afternoon.Tyler Harding is facing numerous felony charges in connection with the incident, including four counts of vehicle theft, three felony counts of larceny of a motor vehicle and two counts of felony hit-and-run. The incident started as a reported break-in, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/tyler-harding-police-chase-in-court-monday-news/275-91952f38-b7e6-4fef-9fa0-a9c29608ca4fWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Three people were killed and two others were hurt in five separate shootings in Mecklenburg County Sunday. That includes a child who was accidentally shot while playing video games at their home in east Charlotte. Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said the child was playing when they were accidentally shot by someone else in the home. This was one of several shootings in the Queen City Sunday. Richard Devayne joins Wake Up Charlotte To Go with details on the weekend's gun violence. Next, we've heard all about mass layoffs at some of the country's largest tech companies. But does it mean a recession is looming? Ben Thompson connects the dots on what economic experts believe these layoffs could mean, and the telltale sign they look for when predicting a downturn in the economy. And finally, we have all your biggest headlines after a busy weekend in the morning rush. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte and join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

Three people were killed and two others were hurt in five separate shootings in Mecklenburg County Sunday. That includes a child who was accidentally shot while playing video games at their home in east Charlotte. Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said the child was playing when they were accidentally shot by someone else in the home. This was one of several shootings in the Queen City Sunday. Richard Devayne joins Wake Up Charlotte To Go with details on the weekend's gun violence. Next, we've heard all about mass layoffs at some of the country's largest tech companies. But does it mean a recession is looming? Ben Thompson connects the dots on what economic experts believe these layoffs could mean, and the telltale sign they look for when predicting a downturn in the economy. And finally, we have all your biggest headlines after a busy weekend in the morning rush. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte and join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

My friend and returning guest, Ayana Dixon is joining us this week to talk about finding a healthy community of like-minded people to do life with. Ayana is such a joy to talk with and is one of those friends who you immediately feel at home with.   Ayana Robinson Dixon was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana where she resided until the age of 18. She then relocated to the Washington, DC area to earn a B.A. degree from Howard University. Ayana accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized on January 4, 1981. She rededicated her life to Christ in October 1998, and since that time has been on fire for the Lord. She answered the call to ministry in September 2001 and was licensed in May 2003 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Herndon, Virginia. She was ordained at Mount Pleasant on June 25, 2006. Ayana earned her Master of Divinity degree at Liberty University. She loves teaching and working with children. Ayana worked with Charlotte Mecklenburg's public school system for six years. She worked as both a Behavior Modification Technician and an 8th-grade teacher. Ayana currently serves as the Co-Pastor of Agape Global Ministries in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband,  Methuselah E. Dixon; Senior Pastor. She has owned and operated the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Charlotte-Mint Hill since April 2016. Ayana is the founder of the Circle 31 International Women's Ministry and host of the Circle 31 Podcast. She enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. Methuselah and Ayana have three children.   Connect with Ayana in these places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/31internationalwomensministry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circle31iwm/ Website: https://www.circle31internationalwomensministry.org/ Podcast: The Circle 31 Podcast   Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. Find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

Union County wants school to start early in 2023 and the North Carolina House also looks at changing the calendar. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board has its first meeting. And a North Carolina voter fraud investigation turns its attention to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. Those stories and more with Mike Collins and local journalists on the Charlotte Talks local news roundup.

A jury has convicted Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Phillip Barker of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, for the 2017 crash that killed a pedestrian. WSOC-TV reports: Jurors have convicted a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer who hit and killed a college student in his patrol car. In July 2017, Phillip Barker was speeding while on his way to a call when he hit and killed James Short on Morehead Street near Uptown, according to police. Investigators said Short, 28, was drunk at the time but was walking in a crosswalk. Barker was charged with involuntary manslaughter and misdemeanor death by vehicle. He was placed on unpaid leave that year, and a grand jury indicted him on involuntary manslaughter charges. In 2018, he entered a plea of not guilty. Meanwhile, former NC Congressman and Chief of Staff for President Trump, Mark Meadows, could face charges for voter fraud. From WBTV: The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said it has submitted to state prosecutors the findings of its voter fraud probe into Mark Meadows, a former White House chief of staff to President Donald Trump, who was simultaneously registered to vote in North Carolina and two other states earlier this year. The State Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday that it has turned over the case file detailing its investigation into Meadows' North Carolina voter registration and listed residence to Attorney General Josh Stein's office. Prosecutors with the attorney general's office will determine whether criminal charges are appropriate, the bureau said in a statement. Meadows, a former Republican North Carolina congressman, was removed from the state's voter rolls in April after Stein's office asked the bureau to examine his voter registration records. He had listed a mobile home Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, that he never owned as his physical address weeks before casting an absentee by-mail ballot in the state for the 2020 presidential election. ... Public records indicate Meadows registered to vote in Alexandria, Virginia, in 2021, a year after he registered in North Carolina and just weeks before Virginia's pivotal gubernatorial election in which Gov. Glenn Youngkin became the first Republican to win statewide office in a dozen years. He also registered to vote in South Carolina in March 2022.    Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rock that was thrown through a day care window in north Charlotte Monday morning had a message containing hate speech attached to it, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said. Investigators also believe the attack is linked to a shooting at a north Charlotte park last month.CMPD responded to a 911 call at the Marizetta Kerry Child Development Center on Beatties Ford Road a few minutes after 8:30 a.m. CMPD alleges the rock had hate speed and multiple threats toward children on it. The day care is across Beatties Ford Road from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. No one was hurt during Monday's incident, CMPD said. Staff members and parents are being notified by detectives and the day care. “Panicked and scared," father Daquan Jeter said. “I would have never thought something like this would happen over there.”READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/marizetta-kerry-child-development-center-hate-speech-attach-linked-to-north-charlotte-shooting/275-a9f737ad-d17b-462b-ae53-26a8c8557a68The city of Charlotte has $75 million to put toward affordable housing initiatives over the next year. On Monday night, city council's Housing, Safety and Community committee discussed how to spend the money in a focused way to help residents beyond housing. One idea was to invest in affordable housing projects that are built where existing transportation and jobs are to meet several needs of low-income residents.City staff also presented an idea that many members supported called “teamforce” housing. The strategy calls for the city to partner with corporations to fund and build housing for a company's workforce.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/affordable-housing-crisis/charlotte-city-council-affordable-housing-housing-safety-community-committee/275-3c77a102-6c85-401f-b00f-f5e168d415faWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Help is on the way for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools with overloaded classrooms. District leaders approved $1.3 million for mobile units during Wednesday's board meeting. Tradesha Woodard joins Wake Up Charlotte To Go with details on the funding, as well as the schools that will see relief first. CMS leaders are also seeking input from parents as the district deals with growing pains in a growing metro area.Charlotte-Mecklenburg police released third-quarter crime data Wednesday that showed overall crime is up in Charlotte. If you're looking for a silver lining, CMPD's data shows that aggravated assaults involving guns were down nearly 10% and violent crime is also decreasing from where it was a year ago. Richard DeVayne joins our show to break down this data and we hear from CMPD officials on their efforts to reduce the Queen City's crime numbers.Ben Thompson connects the dots on why school lunches could get a facelift in North Carolina through a new partnership that not only benefits students with tastier meals, but helps small businesses across the state.Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

Welcome back to another episode of Productive Disruption! In this episode, Gabby Dionisio, Copywriter at Rhodes Branding, sits down with Shakaka Perry, a Re-Engagement Coordinator for Communities in Schools of Charlotte Mecklenburg. In this conversation, they discuss how crucial Shakaka's role is for her assigned school, what it takes to build strong relationships with students, and how COVID has impacted absenteeism.

Democrats in Charlotte-Mecklenburg have controlled the city and county governments for some 20 years. And while the politicians quoted in the Charlotte Observer story may deny it, party politics does influence policy.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At last night's Charlotte City Council meeting, Police Chief Johnny Jennings defended the department's shift in the way it interacts with local media. Contrary to what media is reporting, Chief Jennings said it's not a major change, at all. Jennings also went over the latest crime stats - showing a rise in violent crimes in the Queen City over the last year. Meanwhile, in Rock Hill, law enforcement and school officials held a public meeting to talk about school safety - after three guns were found at three different schools in one week.        Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg's animal shelter needs help, as the number of dogs and cats has pushed the facility to capacity. Melissa Knicely with CMPD says they always see an increase in intakes during the summer. But as more people move to the Charlotte area, they're seeing more animals arrive at the shelter than in past years. Knicely is asking people to volunteer, adopt a pet, foster an animal, or take a pet home for a temporary "staycation" - just to get the animal out of the kennel for a few days. Meanwhile, a North Carolina court lifted an injunction that blocked the state's ban on abortions after 20 weeks. US District Judge William Osteen put the injunction in place because he said the state law was in conflict with the national law, as determined by the Supreme Court's Roe v Wade and Casey v Planned Parenthood rulings. But when those rulings were overturned, the North Carolina law was now operable.        Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight I sat down with my good friend and band of brother, Ryan Grammatico. Ryan is the Community Engagement Director for Right Moves for Youth in Charlotte, North Carolina. We met over a decade ago but if you watch the video, you'll see that this was literally only the third time we've talked face to face. I am blessed to call him friend. You'll hear about the incredible work he is doing in his community both in his job and on his own. We talk race, changing the score and end talking about being a “Girl Dad.” Video and podcast available below. Links to items mentioned throughout the video below as well.Key takeaways:“Seek less to be understood, seek more to understand.”“You can't just put a black box on your social media and think you changed the world.”“God stays faithful to those who are faithful.”“We have 150,000 students in Charlotte Mecklenburg county and one school district”“My girls shifted the way I view humanity”

In the first 142 days of the 2021-2022 Charlotte-Mecklenburg public school district, there were 290 reports of students attacking staff members. One result is that teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers creating a teacher shortage. Will this be yet another reason parents wake up, realize the water is boiling, take their kids out of the system, and start homeschooling?

Washington Post reports on “light-sensing” technology to identify weapons A company called Evolv uses “active sensing” — a light emission technique also used in radar and lidar—to create images and identify weapons in public and private venues, according to the company. Despite “fundamental   limitations in differentiating benign objects from actual weapons,” existing clients include the New York Mets, Lincoln Center in New York City, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system, and Six Flags amusement parks across the U.S. Washington Post questions legitimacy of claims that social media plays outsize role in gun violence Writing for the Washington Post's Technology 202 newsletter, Cristiano Lima analyzed the legitimacy of arguments being made by government officials like Republican Texas governor Greg Abbott, that place undue focus on social media when it comes to gun violence, detracting from the real issue which is lax gun control laws. Activist's protest Amazon's work with police and immigration agencies  Black and Muslim activists led a protest during Amazon Web Services' summit on Tuesday. The protesters opposed Amazon's work to facilitate the surveillance and deportation of immigrants and people of color. Amazon removed three Black or Latino activists who had registered for the summit. Digital surveillance affects 227,000 immigrants A critical new report by NoTechforICE details how digital surveillance systems impact immigrants' lives. Constant surveillance, which is touted as an “alternative” to traditional detention, has placed more than 227,000 immigrants under some form of surveillance. These anxiety-inducing technologies interfere with employment and further stigmatize immigrants.  White House issues Executive Order to study facial recognition and predictive algorithms in the criminal justice system  The National Academy of Sciences will examine how facial recognition and predictive algorithms are being used in the criminal justice system, in order to surface civil rights issues and make recommendations to correct them. The order also requires the Attorney General to perform a disparate impact analysis of PATTERN, the Bureau of Prisons' risk assessment program  , to see how it affects inmates' chances of early release. New report details how law enforcement can use technology to enforce abortion laws [Wired] Wired reports on a new study from the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project that details how law enforcement can utilise existing data access technologies and tracking tools to enforce abortion bans. The report cites keyword search warrants and geofence warrants as examples of these these types of surveillance technologies, which the report states can harm those looking for abortion providers or obtaining abortions. Citing potential harm to abortion seekers and providers, lawmakers urge Google to stop the excessive retention of location data Separately, Democratic lawmakers wrote a letter urging Google to stop its practice of retaining what the representatives believe is too much location data, which they argue law enforcement could use against those seeking abortions at abortion clinics. New CDT report looks at surveillance of disabled people According to a new report by the Center for Democracy & Technology, algorithms and surveillance technologies are being used to surveil, control, discipline, and punish people, with particularly harmful effects on disabled people in education, the criminal legal system, healthcare, and the workplace.

A new merger doubles the size of Atrium Health. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board releases a letter refuting claims being made by an attorney for recently fired Superintendent Earnest Winston. We'll also give you a recap of budget talks for the city of Charlotte, CMS and state of North Carolina.

Accusations are going public in the wake of the firing of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Earnest Winston.   Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board has decided the time has come for change — again. They decided separation is the best path forward for CMS and Superintendent Earnest Winston, voting 7-2 to fire him. Former interim superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh is the new interim superintendent. We look at what's ahead for the district.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg continues to grow, but it's slowing down. Meanwhile, surrounding counties are booming. What does that mean for the future of Uptown? When do the costs of living in a city outweigh the benefits?   Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Currently, he serves on the School Leadership Council of the Renaissance West Community Initiative. He holds life memberships in the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., NAACP, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National Association of Black School Educators, Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, and Second Ward High School National Alumni Foundation. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees, Central Piedmont Community College, member of Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and member of the Second Ward West Charlotte Men's Breakfast Club. ​ Arthur was duly appointed and elected to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. He served as chair of the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, and member of the Facilities and Operations Committee. He served in other Board of Education leadership roles as Vice Chair and Chair of the Board. Nationally, he served on the Executive Committee of the Council of Urban Boards of Education and the Executive Committee of the Council of the Great City Schools. Arthur served on the National Assessment of Education Progress Advisory Committee that established achievement levels for the 1990 NAEP Mathematics Assessment. Arthur served as a guest lecturer at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education and the University of Virginia's Partnership for Leaders in Education. He served as a resident faculty member of the Broad and Texas Institute for School Board members. Arthur is nationally recognized in public school governance. https://www.griffin4mecklenburgcounty.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bj-murphy9/support

North Carolina has a law requiring safe storage of guns, but it is so narrow Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have only charged 12 people with the crime since 2016. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 guns were stolen from cars in Charlotte last year alone, some of which ended up in the hands of high school students. Investigative Reporter Nate Morabito has been looking into this issue for WCNC in Charlotte. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North Carolina has a law requiring safe storage of guns, but it is so narrow Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have only charged 12 people with the crime since 2016. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 guns were stolen from cars in Charlotte last year alone, some of which ended up in the hands of high school students. Investigative Reporter Nate Morabito has been looking into this issue for WCNC in Charlotte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices