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      <title>Friday, May 1, 2026</title>
      <description>May Day marches across the state; Meck County Jail denies allegations of inmate mistreatment</description>
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      <description>NC data centers don't pay taxes; headlines trigger survivors of sexual assault</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Charlotte installs voluntary water restrictions; CMS to hire fewer employees next year, what you need to know about "AI Slop" podcasts.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Friday, April 17, 2026</title>
      <description>Duke paid zero taxes last year; Charlotte homelessness report uncovers concerning statistics; Hornets in win-or-go-home play-in game tonight.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Thursday, April 16, 2026</title>
      <description>Operation Charlotte's Web didn't just arrest criminals; Judge rules against Live Nation in lawsuit; Hornets Ball in trouble with the league?</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wednesday, April 15, 2026</title>
      <description>Tax Day; environmentalist weigh in on data centers; star Davidson player WNBA-bound; Hornets advance in playoff play-in.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Tuesday, April 14, 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>CMS high schoolers want a later start to the day; state lawmakers have a lot to do in a short amount of time</description>
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      <description>Meck County Animal Care and Control at capacity, looking for help; today is National Local Journalism Day</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Major jobs announcement in Charlotte; red light cameras coming back?</description>
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      <description>Drought throughout NC; new COVID strain spreading in advance of the Summer spike; SEED20 winner Fearless Brown Girls</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Rideshare drivers bailing out over high fuel costs; local non-profit steps up for LGBTQ+ youth; finding the best hiking trails in the area.</description>
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      <description>Nust real news on the April Fool's Day; courts say defunding of PBS and NPR is unconstitutional; Drake Maye launches non-profit; Duke power shutoffs double in February</description>
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      <description>Airfare going up; UNC Charlotte killing off Honors program; AI making work harder</description>
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      <description>More projected damage from I77 toll lane expansion; NC still not happy with Live Nation settlement; Panthers hike ticket prices, again</description>
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      <description>North Carolina poised for a blue wave come November?; Crypto-scammers targeting Charlotte; the man behind a legendary Charlotte rock and roll story dies</description>
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      <description>Queen University in the NCAA Tournament; new health care offering for state employees may include no-cost surgery; tech news</description>
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      <description>Millions to be earmarked for repairs at the BoPlex; how social media is reviving second-hand clothing</description>
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      <description>Primary Election Results; Tillis still looking for answers, berates Noem, Carolina Migrant Metwork founders on their work the past 12 months.</description>
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      <title>Friday, February 27, 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Independence Blvd project means some might lose property; Charlotte women's hoops team unveiled</description>
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      <title>Thursday, October 9, 2025</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Monday, October 6, 2025</title>
      <description>Charlotte FOP wants National Guard in Charlotte; Panthers comeback win</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Feds pull wind farm funding; new hope for The Excelsior Club</description>
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      <description>Front-loading good news; The Assembly uncovers "pay to play" at state legislature; Charlotte FC winning streak</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Jackson sues federal government over school money; SNAP-ED program eliminated by feds; Panthers camp just 6 days away.</description>
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      <description>Feds withholding money from CMS; scammers target job seekers; Charlotte's Park and Rec plan</description>
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      <description>Charlotte's mayor running again; new budget bill's effects on parents</description>
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      <description>The future of Social Security; Atrium ending gender-affirming care?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Healthcare effects of new tax bill; former Charlotte mayor calls bill "immoral;" Charlotte area gets new nature trail.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Watch what they DO... not what they Say.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Governor signs Meck County Transpo Bill; guard your cell phone; Changes at the Checkers Front Office</description>
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      <description>Tillis won't run; new law bans cell phones in public schools; Hornets get good grades for draft</description>
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      <description>WFAE facing deficit; Roofman trailer released</description>
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      <description>Transo tax hike vite get a green light; Queens Univ athletics all-in on D1</description>
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      <description>Still blazing hot; City council bans Tesla's from city fleet; delinquent student loans are getting the Feds attention.</description>
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      <description>County property taxes going up; UNCC firing latest; Checkers for the win; Buff Faye returns to QCPN</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Scam toll texts keep coming; Two Clt footballers named to national team; busy weekend in Uptown</description>
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      <description>New Exeutive Prderes have CMS concerned; local James Beard Nominees</description>
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      <description>New Exeutive Prderes have CMS concerned; local James Beard Nominees</description>
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      <description>Federal grants for improvements and rebuilding; bridge to connect Uptown to South End</description>
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      <description>Duke CEO steps aside; another Charlotte radio legend retiring</description>
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      <description>Teens increasingly worried about climate change; Heart Math Tutoring seeks volunteers</description>
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      <description>Governor Roy Cooper's Lt. Gov concerns; teaching kids about money</description>
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      <description>Drivers License delays may be over; Charlotte grad nominated to Tony Award</description>
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      <description>Federal Judge overturns Mefepristone ruling;  lawmakers taking on the most important issues; South Park growth.</description>
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      <title>Tuesday, June 4, 2024</title>
      <description>Renovation plan for BofA Stadium; Charlotte Paralympian Carson Clough; CMS students virtually rebuilding an historic Charlotte neighborhood.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>DEI effects at UNCC; NC's most deleted social media apps; cracking down on house rental parties</description>
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      <title>Tuesday, May 28, 2024</title>
      <description>Saving the Duke Mansion; pools are open; Governor vetoes bill that would cut down trees</description>
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      <title>Friday, May 24, 2024</title>
      <description>UNC University board banishes DEI; Mask bill fails in State Senate; Charlotte #5 in nation's best places to live.</description>
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      <title>Thursday, April 4, 2024</title>
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      <title>Wednesday, March 27, 2024</title>
      <description>Charlotte tinkers with housing plans; Charlotte Knights less than a week away; Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden gets national recognition.</description>
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      <title>Friday, March 22, 2024</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>635</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Who's going to live in all these apartments, with The Charlotte Ledger's Tony Mecia; SEED20 is coming; CPCC enrollment up.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>705</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Clayton Sealey from Clt Development; Tarheels tournament opponent decided; legendary wrestler passes away</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>695</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Tuesday, March 19, 2024</title>
      <description>NC schools get a failing grade; Jeff Jackson apologizes; three NC schools in the big dance.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>553</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Mecklenburg County growing; UNCC MBB misses tournament.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>532</itunes:duration>
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      <description>OTC birth control coming to NC; local non-profits get big grants; celebrating black opera's origins in Charlotte.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>596</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Recognizing gambling addiction; new ABC app; Clean Sweep volunteer opportunity.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Thursday, March 14, 2024</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:duration>634</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Wednesday, March 13, 2024</title>
      <description>Two years, no snow; former first lady of Charlotte passes; UNCC MBB conference tournament.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>495</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Tuesday, March 12, 2024</title>
      <description>Online sports betting goes live; someone brought a crock pot to a basketball game; renew your driver's license at the grocery store.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Tuesday, March 12, 2024</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Online sports betting goes live; someone brought a crock pot to a basketball game; renew your driver's license at the grocery store.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>557</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Monday, March 11, 2024</title>
      <description>M-Pox spread causes concern; meteorologists aren't just alarmists; Charlotte neighborhoods win grants.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Monday, March 11, 2024</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>M-Pox spread causes concern; meteorologists aren't just alarmists; Charlotte neighborhoods win grants.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>544</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Friday, March 8, 2024</title>
      <description>NC Governor's race getting national attention; new gun permit procedure; Severe Weather Awareness: Flooding</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Friday, March 8, 2024</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>NC Governor's race getting national attention; new gun permit procedure; Severe Weather Awareness: Flooding</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>705</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Thursday, March 7, 2024 </title>
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Election analysis with Tony Mecia from Charlotte Ledger; longtime WBTV anchor removed abruptly; new exhibit at Levine Museum of the New South.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Election analysis with Tony Mecia from Charlotte Ledger; longtime WBTV anchor removed abruptly; new exhibit at Levine Museum of the New South.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>706</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Wednesday, March 5, 2024</title>
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Elections results; Hornets new GM; Panthers franchise Burns.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Wednesday, March 5, 2024</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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Elections results; Hornets new GM; Panthers franchise Burns.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>514</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Tuesday, March 5, 2024</title>
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It's Primary Election Day; Animal Control seeking foster homes; Part of Charlotte FC's youth movement joins Crown Cast.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Tuesday, March 5, 2024</itunes:title>
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It's Primary Election Day; Animal Control seeking foster homes; Part of Charlotte FC's youth movement joins Crown Cast.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>554</itunes:duration>
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Election Day tomorrow; Arts grant available; Local author gets recognition 60 years after her death.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Election Day tomorrow; Arts grant available; Local author gets recognition 60 years after her death.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>609</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Presenting Sponsor: Caregiving Corner
Panthers petition rezoning for new practice facility; Hornets get new GM; voting results may be delayed on Tuesday; Nooze Hounds returns to QCPN with Mecklenburg County Reentry Services.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Panthers petition rezoning for new practice facility; Hornets get new GM; voting results may be delayed on Tuesday; Nooze Hounds returns to QCPN with Mecklenburg County Reentry Services.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>514</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Thursday, February 29, 2024</title>
      <description>David Tepper's NFLPA grade isn't good; Social District "Dry Run" this weekend; Charlotte 2nd grader on network sitcom.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Thursday, February 29, 2024</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>David Tepper's NFLPA grade isn't good; Social District "Dry Run" this weekend; Charlotte 2nd grader on network sitcom.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>451</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Wednesday, February 28, 2024</title>
      <description>Wooden Robot reopens, with some help from Charlotte's breweries; Hornets propose changes to their practice facility plans; The Do Good Charlotte podcast talks wildlife rehabilitation with Waterfowl Rescue.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Wednesday, February 28, 2024</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Wooden Robot reopens, with some help from Charlotte's breweries; Hornets propose changes to their practice facility plans; The Do Good Charlotte podcast talks wildlife rehabilitation with Waterfowl Rescue.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>454</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Tuesday, February 27, 2024</title>
      <description>Are the rules by which Atrium Health operates outdated? Some lawmakers think so. Plus, former council member Lynn Wheeler dies; JCSU coach gets big win.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Tuesday, February 27, 2024</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Are the rules by which Atrium Health operates outdated? Some lawmakers think so. Plus, former council member Lynn Wheeler dies; JCSU coach gets big win.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>479</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Amy Bristle and Stuart Watson discuss local weather and news, including an increase in community college enrollment, federal funding for North Carolina's infrastructure upgrades, and stricter pollution control rules from the Biden administration. This episode features an interview with Tim Miner, co-founder of the Charlotte chapter of Creative Mornings.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Monday February 26, 2024</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:duration>515</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Home sales on the upswing?; school admission season brings confusion, with Cristina Bolling from the Charlotte ledger.</description>
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      <description>Clearing up the CDB/Hemp/Cannabis confusion with Madeline Holly from Q City Metro; CMS bond money released; Julius Peppers to the HOF.</description>
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      <itunes:duration>510</itunes:duration>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>507</itunes:duration>
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      <description>City to place porta-potties in Uptown, Ryan Pitkin from Queen City Nerve explains why; home insurance rate fight escalates.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>481</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Free HIV testing; local comic on the last season of Curb; Kristin Beck with SEED20.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>430</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Tuesday, February 6, 2024</title>
      <description>Is Atrium Health playing it both ways, the Charlotte Ledger investigates; Charlotte's music scene takes a hit; new local barber school opens.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Monday, February 5, 2024</title>
      <description>Governor Cooper signs new bill to reduce recidivism; Charlotte Ledger scores one for local journalism; Black History Month Events.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>335</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Friday, February 2, 2024</title>
      <description>STD rates in NC; Checkers win #500; Charlotte Gospel musician nets second Grammy nomination.</description>
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      <title>Thursday, February 1, 2024</title>
      <description>Office space vacancies spread across Charlotte; Charlotte ledger's Tony Mecia on if Charlotte's commercial space growth is an illusion; a lost dog story for the ages.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wednesday, January 31, 2024</title>
      <description>Depression on the rise in NC, we talk with licensed therapist Amanda Rodgers Cumbo about the signs of depression; plus, Apple Podcasts offers transcripts of your favorite shows.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Tuesday, January 30, 2024</title>
      <description>Atrium Health says no to a request to work with a medical debt forgiveness non-profit; UNCC star chooses senior season over MLS contract.</description>
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      <title>Monday, January 29, 2024</title>
      <description>The city's financial stake in Panthers Stadium renovations; Charlotte FC back on the pitch; new breast health center in Uptown.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>510</itunes:duration>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>428</itunes:duration>
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      <description>Winter weather again on Friday; reviving some old ordinances have homeless advocates concerned; Panthers will play in Europe in 2024; plus the Checkers play outdoors and a Charlotte actress hits the big screen.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>How to tell if your lawn survived a flood; sending your child's name to the moon. And more.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wednesday, January 10, 2024</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Monday, January 8, 2024</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Friday, January 5, 2024</title>
      <description>Weekend weather; hunger spiking in NC; Charlotte man makes Forbes 30-under-30 list; Ric Flair gets into Crypto.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Thursday, January 4, 2024</title>
      <description>School "Woke" lawsuit; Is David Tepper jeopardizing the Panthers' future?; staying hydrated; last chance to CATCH a local actor's performance; and poll results.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wednesday January 3, 2024</title>
      <description>$300,000. That's the fine levied by the NFL for Panthers' owner David Tepper's alleged incident in Jacksonville over the weekend. Plus, a battle over porn in NC, and the results of our Instagram Poll.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Tuesday, January 2, 2024</title>
      <description>Plugging in to the system with The League of Women Voters; getting creative on Friday, and weigh in with our Instagram Poll @ CLT1st on Instagram!</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Plugging in to the system with The League of Women Voters; getting creative on Friday, and weigh in with our Instagram Poll @ CLT1st on Instagram!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Monday January 1, 2024</title>
      <description>Our best of list for 2023 ;), featuring The Charlotte Ledger and Queen City Nerve, plus our Instagram Poll, find us on the 'Gram and vote  @CLT1st</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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