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It’s time for a fact check of North Carolina politics. If you've turned on the TV lately, you've probably seen a particular pair of ads attacking former Gov. Roy Cooper, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. In each ad, a father describes how his child was killed before the ad implies Cooper, while Governor, had a hand in releasing their killers from prison. For more, Paul Specht of WRAL joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Paul Morse/The George W. Bush Presidential Library/FlickrOn Sept. 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked. Two flew into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. Then, everything changed. Those who are old enough will never forget where they were that day, but to a growing number of people, it is history. We look back on our immediate reaction and the lasting impact of those terrorist attacks. -
Carolina PanthersThe NFL is back on Wednesday and Carolina starts on Sunday. The Panthers 2025 season featured a surprise division crown that's led to some primetime matchups for the team this season. We discuss the expectations, plus take a look at stadium renovations and a recent report on football players and CTE.
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LOCAL NEWS
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This is my favorite time of year: when education reporters finally get our hands on state accountability data. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill says the investigation that led to her two-month paid leave found no evidence she violated school board policy, acted illegally or behaved unethically. It's the most detailed account yet of the events that led to her suspension. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill says an investigation into allegations involving misuse of federal funds, a hostile work environment and conflicts of interest found no violations of board policy or law. -
UNC Charlotte opened its football season with a loss Saturday, falling to The Citadel 43-41 in triple overtime.
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Passengers traveling between Charlotte and Raleigh on NC By Train can now connect to local public transit at no additional cost.
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Charlotte Symphony Music Director Kwamé Ryan will remain with the orchestra through its 100th anniversary season in 2032. -
Approaching the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene, conservation organizations and land managers continue their work rebuilding outdoor spaces that fuel ecotourism in western North Carolina. They're also fortifying them against future severe weather events. -
Matthews mayor urges Charlotte to pay towns' financial penalty to ensure I-77 toll lanes are stoppedMatthews and Davidson could each have to pay about $2 million if they vote against the toll lanes and the project doesn't move forward.
NATION & WORLD
Get behind-the-scenes insight and analysis about what’s happening in local and statewide politics from political reporter Steve Harrison.
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