Local News Roundup: Mecklenburg leaders push back on tax amendment, bill advances; CMPD releases crime data; win or go home for the Hornets

The North Carolina General Assembly’s short session starts Tuesday, and a proposal to cap property tax increases has Mecklenburg leaders on edge. Meanwhile, CMPD just dropped first-quarter crime stats and separate new data shows nearly half those arrested in last year's Charlotte Border Patrol operation had no criminal record. Also, after an overtime win on Tuesday, the Hornets face the Orlando Magic on Friday night, fighting for a final playoff spot.

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Local News Roundup: Mecklenburg leaders push back on tax amendment, bill advances; CMPD releases crime data; win or go home for the Hornets is an episode from Charlotte Talks by WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source.

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This episode was published on Apr 17, 2026.

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