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Mark Garrison

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
27
Latest publication
Oct 1, 2026
Outlet visibility, for WBT Charlotte's News Talk
Top 5M sites
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Jul 23, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Written by Mark Garrison

    Where's The Money Going? CMS Facing Third Investigation (opens the original)

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    Another set of eyes is now looking over the books of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools asking tough questions about how the school district is spending your tax dollars. On Thursday, the State School Board said they’re getting involved, joining investigations already underway by the SBI and the State Auditor’s office. A statement from the Department of Public Instruction said that accusations of financial irregularities at CMS are serious. It says, “the State Board of Education has both a consti

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Written by Mark Garrison

    Police Chief Promises To Go Easy Enforcing New Curfew (opens the original)

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    Starting in November, kids under 18 in Charlotte are supposed to be home by 10pm. City council approved the new curfew Monday night as a nine-month experiment to see if it reduces youth crime. If you’re a parent, you may worry that your child will get pulled-over by cops just for being out after 10. But police chief Estella Patterson says that won’t happen. She was pressed on that point by one councilman who asked for a commitment that “young people won’t be stopped just because they’re breaking

  3. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Mark Garrison

    McDowell joins NC data center pause (opens the original)

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    McDowell County has paused data center development for six months as North Carolina policymakers weigh how to attract artificial intelligence investment while addressing electricity demand, water use, tax policy, and infrastructure costs. They have joined at least 30 other counties and towns in the state. “A growing number of local governments across North Carolina and the country are imposing pauses or bans on the construction of data centers in their communities,” said Brian Balfour, senior vi

  4. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Written by Mark Garrison

    Mass Shooting - Two Dead In Gastonia (opens the original)

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    Five people were shot at a home in Gastonia just after 9am Thursday. Sources tell WBT that two of the victims died. The shooting happened in the 2600 block of Forbes Road, in Southern Gaston county near Highway 321. The local emergency room was told to prepare for mass casualties. Initial indications are this was a domestic situation, and the shooter left the scene. Police say the shooter may have headed toward Charlotte. Conditions of the wounded not immediately available. We don’t know ages or

  5. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Mark Garrison

    The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Mooresville Mayor | Crystal Hill Comments| Wellness Wednesday (opens the original)

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    Segment 1 – The Mooresville Mayor has announced that he is retiring on September 30th Segment 2 – |CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill finally commented on being cleared of misusing funds. Vince asks is the school system too big. The Charlotte Knights are now also asking the city and the county for $13.3 million each to assist with renovations at Truist Field. Segment 3 – Discussion about the war in Iran, and how they think differently then we do. Segment 4 – More discussion about Iran and test mess

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