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Top Charlotte news: EF-2 tornado hits high school; council sets priorities; more

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Published on January 14, 2020
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Charlotte.

EF-2 tornado hits high school as strong winds, heavy rain rip through Carolinas

Powerful storms ripped through the Charlotte region and beyond Saturday night, bringing strong winds and rain and leaving thousands without power.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Father of Parkland shooting victim bringing one-man play to Charlotte 

"As a father, you are here to teach your kids," Manuel Oliver said. "Sometimes life challenges you." His son was one of 17 killed in the Parkland school shooting.

Read the full story on WCNC.

Charlotte City Council sets its priorities for 2020 at Durham retreat

In the council's first full day at its annual retreat, city leaders came up with several goals before dwindling them down into priorities to tackle in the new year.

Read the full story on WCNC.

Charlotte bookstore finds old photo albums

 If you search through a bookstore, you may be surprised at some of the novels you find. At Julia's Cafe and Books in Charlotte, the staff is finding more than stories — they're finding pieces of history. 

Read the full story on Spectrum News North Carolina.

Charlotte website 'Hay Trabajo' helps Hispanics get jobs

Elizabeth Hurtado Escobar says she struggled to find a job when she moved to Charlotte nine years ago from Colombia. Her dad encouraged her to just start door knocking on businesses.

Read the full story on Spectrum News North Carolina.


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