Local News Roundup: Vi Lyles resigns; Senate passes property tax bill; Atrium, WakeMed consolidation on hold; Truist Championship tees off

About this episode

The episode covers the resignation of Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, a property tax assessment pause by the state Senate, a delay in the Atrium and WakeMed merger, and the return of the PGA Championship.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces her resignation, the state Senate votes to pause property tax assessments for a year, Wake County delays a vote on the merger of Atrium Health with WakeMed, and the PGA is back in town.

People in this episode

Host: Mike Collins

Topics covered

• local news
• politics
• healthcare
• sports
• city governance

Keywords

• Vi Lyles
• property tax
• Atrium Health
• WakeMed
• PGA Championship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Atrium Health, WakeMed, Truist Championship

Places: Charlotte, Wake County

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