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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2023 · 10 MIN

In a post-Roe world, North Carolina has become an abortion landing place: Monday, March 6

from WCNC Charlotte To Go · host WCNC Charlotte

It's been over eight months since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, giving the power to regulate abortions back to the states. As a result of this decision, state abortion laws since the ruling are all over the spectrum. With many states enacting abortion restrictions or bans since the ruling, the states that still provide access to legal abortion have seen a predictable influx of people traveling from other states to access abortion services. Findings from a study by the Society of Family Planning's #WeCount project show that, between April and August of 2022, North Carolina was the state with the highest increase in abortions, with a 37% increase.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/post-roe-north-carolina-has-become-abortion-landing-place/275-0d5df947-b04c-4e05-b366-b02bf096006bTwo people were found dead at a home on Sunday in what police say was a murder-suicide.According to the Gaston County Police Department, officers were called to Mountain Meadows Drive west of Dallas, N.C. around 5:55 a.m. on Sunday for a shooting call.When they arrived, police found two people dead inside the home. Police identified Michelle Walter and Johnnie Walter, Jr. as the people found dead. Investigators determined Johnie Walter killed Michelle Walter before killing himself.The relationship between Michelle and Johnnie, if any, has not been released at this time.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/murder-suicide-under-investigation-in-gaston-county-dallas-north-carolina-fatal-shooting-death/275-56ff6f3d-1483-41f4-a3ca-eac673a33d4eAnd finally on #WakeUpCLT To Go, we're discussing whether employers should use personality tests for hiring. More and more companies are joining the trend, leaning on the $2 billion personality assessment industry to identify the perfect candidates who will both perform well and stick around the workplace. Did your employer require a personality test during the hiring practice? Tell us by texting 704-329-3600!Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

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