# Local News Roundup: Apply now to be mayor; lawmakers push back on local tourism tax use; Hurricanes battle in the Stanley Cup Final

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Podcast: [Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-6469304)
Published: 2026-06-05T14:52:06+00:00
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## Resource

Charlotte is now accepting applications for mayor. Meanwhile, Mecklenburg County leaders testified before the House Oversight Committee in Raleigh about the death of Dominique Moody, a child who suffered years of abuse. The Carolina Hurricanes are in the running for the Stanley Cup Final.

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