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Local News Roundup: Light rail stabbing hits national spotlight; Charlotte primary results; Charlotte FC looks to extend streak

9/12/2025

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

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The stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line is getting national attention and a response from the White House. That comes as city elections take place. The results are in, and we’ll catch you up. Last week, CMS announced good news for testing, but this week brings more sobering news: nationwide declines in 12th grade math and reading scores. In short, they are abysmal. Plus, Charlotte FC goes for history.

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Local News Roundup: Light rail stabbing hits national spotlight; Charlotte primary results; Charlotte FC looks to extend streak

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

More episodes from "Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins"

Confusion has swirled around the latest COVID vaccine practices and policies, we get some answers and clarity

Duke Health enters the Charlotte market, what does hospital expansion mean for the region?

Local News Roundup: Light rail stabbing hits national spotlight; Charlotte primary results; Charlotte FC looks to extend streak

Author Ben Greene joins to discuss a joy-centered approach to trans lives and parenting

Charlotte holds primary amid national spotlight

North Carolina potters reflect on the devastation, community and resilience found in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Author Rob Christensen discusses 'Southern News, Southern Politics,' the history and complicated legacy of The News & Observer

Local News Roundup: Charlotte transit fallout; early voting numbers; good testing news for CMS; Panthers open the season

Carolina Panthers football is back. Will they show promise this season?

Author Dan Fesperman discusses new book 'Pariah,' his Charlotte roots and how his journalism career informs his writing