Local News Roundup: Apply now to be mayor; lawmakers push back on local tourism tax use; Hurricanes battle in the Stanley Cup Final

About this episode

The episode discusses the application process for mayor in Charlotte, local political issues regarding child welfare, 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 tax

Keywords

• Charlotte mayor
• Mecklenburg County
• Dominique Moody
• Stanley Cup Final
• local tourism tax

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: House Oversight Committee, Carolina Hurricanes

Places: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County

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