The buildings were abandoned as the public school system grew more welcoming of Black students, and many of the sites have been lost, historians say.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Investors, economists and historians all regard an independent central bank as key to stable financial markets, as policymakers can set monetary policy without regard to political interests.
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