About this episode

The episode discusses the application process for mayor in Charlotte, local leaders' testimony regarding child abuse, and the Carolina Hurricanes' participation in the Stanley Cup Final.

Charlotte is now accepting applications for mayor. Meanwhile, Mecklenburg County leaders testified before the House Oversight Committee in Raleigh about the death of Dominique Moody, a child who suffered years of abuse. The Carolina Hurricanes are in the running for the Stanley Cup Final.

People in this episode

Host: Mike Collins

Topics covered

• local news
• politics
• sports
• child welfare
• tourism

Keywords

• Charlotte mayor
• Mecklenburg County
• Dominique Moody
• Stanley Cup Final
• Carolina Hurricanes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mecklenburg County, House Oversight Committee, Carolina Hurricanes

Places: Charlotte

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