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Local News Roundup: CMS begins classes amid leadership turmoil; Bovino makes stop in Charlotte; Graham wins SC U.S. Senate runoff

Podcast: Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
Published: Aug 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 3077
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Summary

The CMS board votes to release a summary of its recent investigation into Superintendent Crystal Hill. Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Greg Bovino stops by east Charlotte, using anti-immigrant language and pushing for more deportations. And U.S. Sen. Darline Graham wins a GOP primary runoff in South Carolina.