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Local News Roundup: More CMS leadership issues; Trump stumps for Whatley; Charlotte may flip on I-77; WTA comes to the Queen City

Podcast: Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
Published: Sep 18, 2026
Duration seconds: 3088
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Summary

The back-and-forth between CMS leaders continues. President Donald Trump stumps in Gastonia for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley. Charlotte City Council may reverse its vote opposing the I-77 toll lanes, and the Women’s Tennis Association is moving its headquarters to Charlotte. Those stories and more with our roundtable of reporters.