Statewide news update highlighting the potential permanent closure of some childcare facilities affected by Hurricane Helene. Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation follows with two early voting updates. The news then shifts to a political accusation, as Michelle Morrow claims her Democratic opponent, Mo Green, covered up a violent student assault. Jackson returns to provide another early voting update.  Katie Zehnder from the Carolina Journal offers more detail on the extensive damage from Hurricane Helene, affecting 200 childcare facilities.

<p>Statewide news update highlighting the potential permanent closure of some childcare facilities affected by Hurricane Helene. Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation follows with two early voting updates. The news then shifts to a political accusation, as Michelle Morrow claims her Democratic opponent, Mo Green, covered up a violent student assault. Jackson returns to provide another early voting update.  Katie Zehnder from the Carolina Journal offers more detail on the extensive damage from Hurricane Helene, affecting 200 childcare facilities.</p>

The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.

<p>The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.</p>