CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Duke Energy’s plan to bring a coal ash landfill to Charlotte-Douglas Airport still has lots of people nervous. The proposal calls for 4 million tons of coal ash to be moved there. Washington Post Columnist Mary C. Curtis joined Rising to look at the future impact.
Sizing Up Charlotte Sports
CHARLOTTE, N.C.- In Charlotte sports, is it the player or the team? The city had a mini-meltdown when Steve Smith was released. Now Cam Newton is going under the knife, thanks to a bum ankle. Washington Post Columnist Mary C. Curtis has been sizing up the local reaction to the big changes on the Panthers lineup. She joined Rising to break it down.
Mar192014
National GOP leaders pick sides in North Carolina races as tough talk escalates
After CPAC in Washington, Republican Party leaders are not yet uniting on an opponent for Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan.
Mar122014
Soul Searching During Lent
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lent is underway and it’s a solemn time in the church calendar. Columnist Mary C. Curtis is connecting the observance of Lent to the crisis in Ukraine.
Some world leaders can take the time during Lent to do deep thinking of their own.
Internationally, Curtis says President Putin needs to give up the delusions he’s stated in justifying the use of troops in Ukraine. During a press conference, he denied that troops were even there.
Back in the states, politicians on both ends of the political spectrum can also use the 40 days and 40 nights to soul search. Recently, there’s been more selfishness and a love of in-fighting and they seem to disagree just because they don’t want to agree with the other side.
Mar052014
Mission to Keep CIAA Tournament in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The CIAA Education Day kicks off for 5,000 students in the Charlotte area at the Convention Center.
It’s one of the many benefits of keeping the tournament in town.
Columnist Mary C. Curtis explains why the tournament is so sought after.
The crowds are expected to contribute up to $40 million to the local economy as they enjoy parties, concerts and basketball games. The city puts in about $1 million to host the tournament.
The CIAA didn’t renew the commitment to keep the tournament in Charlotte. They’re taking bids from cities, including Atlanta, Raleigh, D.C., Greensboro, Baltimore, and Brooklyn.
Cities want to host it because it’s the third largest tournament in the NCAA behind the ACC and Big East.
Feb262014
Soledad O’Brien’s ‘Black in America’ town hall in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Soledad O’Brien poses the broad question, “What does it mean to be black in America?” It comes off the heels of the Michael Dunn verdict in Florida.
Columnist Mary C. Curtis was at the town hall meeting; it was a discussion that could have gone all night.
O’Brien discussed race issues in Charlotte. A panel included Urban League’s Patrick Graham.
Feb192014
Cash for teachers? Politics, money and education
CHARLOTTE, NC: Governor Pat McCrory announced an increase in base pay for new teachers. Washington Post columnist and local political writer Mary C. Curtis talks with Terrance Bates about why some are criticizing the Governor’s plan.
Feb122014
A Month of Arts, Remembrance and Honors
February in Charlotte means a month of arts, remembrance, and honors.
Mary C Curtis is giving us a tour of where it’s all happening.
The Blumenthal Performing Arts helped produce ‘”The Mountaintop“, which is being performed at the Booth Playhouse through March 2. It centers around Martin Luther King Jr’s last speech before his assassination. At the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art the exhibition “Mario Botta: Architecture and Memory” features more than 200 objects; the show spans the 50-year career of internationally acclaimed architect Mario Botta, the designer of the Bechtler.
Also, props to Johnson C Smith University; they were named School of the Month by the Tom Joyner Foundation.
Feb052014
Grand Jury Won’t Indict Officer Randall Kerrick, but Case Is Far From Over
Charlotte, N.C.- A Grand Jury decides not to indict the CMPD officer, accused of killing unarmed man Jonathan Ferrell. Tuesday’s decision leaves mixed emotions for both sides. Washington Post Columnist Mary C. Curtis joined Rising to break down what’s next in the case.
Jan222014
