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Weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Chance of precipitation is 60%

Morning Reads • Mecklenburg County has unveiled a new program to increase the number of contractors qualified to perform critical home repairs, a key component of the region’s affordable housing strategy. • Two teens are facing murder charges following the June 26 killing of a 15-year-old boy in northwest Charlotte. • A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was facing criminal charges Tuesday, alleging that she made verbal threats during an off-duty confrontation.

Things to do Today • POETRY: Poetry In Motion Competition Season — A monthly spoken word competition where poets battle for the crown. (7 p.m.) • POETRY: Ladies of the Vine — A poetry event

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