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Mecklenburg County is locked in a fierce debate over reopening Jail North — a former jail now eyed for housing young offenders — as officials scramble to secure millions in state funding. Sheriff Garry McFadden wants his office to run it, but advocates like Frank Crawford argue the state should manage it for the kids’ best interests, stressing that proximity to home aids rehabilitation. With the county jail already dangerously overcrowded, the urgency to resolve this dispute grows — and so does the financial tension, as some worry the projected $18 million annual cost could strain already tight budgets. McFadden’s asking for four months to negotiate, while state officials remain vague on whether Jail North qualifies for the limited youth facility repair funds available statewide.

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