CLT Sets New Passenger Record
Nearly 40 million travelers came through the Charlotte airport last year, setting a new record and marking a second consecutive year of passenger growth. That's a two percent increase from 2010.
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ReVenture Off Superfund List
The EPA has removed the ReVenture industrial park from its Superfund national priorities list. The site, which sits on 667 acres along the Catawba River in western Mecklenburg County, had been on the list since 1983.
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A Peek Inside Standardized Testing
Standardized testing is nothing new in North Carolina. Last year Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools added tests to help gauge how well teachers are teaching. That upset many parents who worry their kids are spending too much time filling in bubbles and not enough time learning. CMS administrators say the tests provide accountability and show teachers where their students need extra attention. WFAE's Lisa Miller sat down with a CMS teacher to understand how that works.
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What's Cool And Small? Beaufort, NC
More than 360,000 votes and one website crash later, the results of Budget Travel's Coolest Small Town Contest have been tallied - and the result? It's a tie! North Carolina's Beaufort will share the title with Hammondsport, NY.
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DavidsonNews.net: Davidson's No-Loan Policy Brings Results And Attention
Five years ago Davidson College became one of the first colleges and universities nationwide to eliminate loans from student financial aid packages. The decision now drives fundraising and recruiting as the college strives to stay affordable and diversify.
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Bowles Won't Run For NC Gov
Former White House Chief of Staff and two-time U.S. Senate candidate Erskine Bowles is passing on a bid for North Carolina governor.
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Charlotte Observer: CPCC, Channel 42 Talk Merger; Bill James Calls Move 'PBSkull-duggery'
Charlotte's struggling public TV station and Central Piedmont Community College are in preliminary talks about joining forces to keep WTVI (Channel 42) on the air.
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Tillis Hosts Emotional Town Hall Meeting On Eugenics
North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis hosted an emotional town hall meeting in Charlotte Wednesday night to discuss plans for compensating victims of the state's Eugenics program. Some 7,600 people were sterilized by the state against their will and as many as a third of them may still be alive.
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Raleigh Art Exhibit Sees, Feels And Responds To You
At most museums, you look at what's on display, maybe read about it, and move on. But imagine an exhibit that's completely dependent on you, the visitor.
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Charlotte ViewPoint: The Queen's Speech
Charlotte's namesake, Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, as portrayed by actress Christy Pleasant, mingles with the "commoners" on social occasions
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Cornelius Officials Want Property Revaluation Appeals Stopped
Cornelius town officials are asking Mecklenburg County to temporarily stop work on processing property tax appeals. Mayor Jeff Tarte says a number of Cornelius residents appear to have had their appeals rejected "out-of-hand" and "with no logical explanation."
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DNCC Executive: Look For Security Details In Early Summer
To mark the one-year anniversary of Charlotte's selection to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention, CEO Steve Kerrigan Wednesday held the first of what he promises will be regular media briefings to detail status of the planning.
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Norovirus Spreading In NC
The North Carolina Health Department is warning of widespread norovirus outbreaks and urging people to wash their hands more thoroughly.
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JCSU, Law School Team Up For Dual Degree
JSCU and the Charlotte School of Law have created a six-year program in which students earn their bachelor's and law degrees. It usually takes at least seven years to get both degrees.
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Want To Be A Dental Assistant? Don't Go To Kaplan College
The dental-assistant program at Kaplan College in Charlotte is no more. The Charlotte Observer's Ames Alexander reports the for-profit college surrendered its state license for the program after students complained they didn't graduate with the the dental assistant certifications the school had promised.
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Drain Problems At Occupy Charlotte Location?
Now that police have removed Occupy Charlotte's tents from the lawn of Old City Hall, a new clean-up may be underway. The dozens of Occupiers who camped out at Old City Hall these last three months weren't allowed to have a port-a-potty. The closest public bathroom designated for their use was a block away at the court house.
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Mudslide Shuts Down Westbound I-40 - Again
A portion is of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina state lines is shut down because of a mudslide. A Tennessee transportation spokeswoman says it isn't yet clear how long the lanes will remain closed. Mud and rocks tumbled onto the highway early Tuesday in Cocke County.
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Charlotte Observer: Stakes High For Charlotte In US Airways Merger Talks
As merger talk heats up around US Airways, experts say an acquisition of American Airlines or a merger deal with Delta could affect Charlotte's status as a hub city, although it's too early to make firm predictions.
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Police Evict Occupy Charlotte Campers
It took CMPD just over an hour Monday afternoon to dismantle the encampment of Occupy Charlotte protesters who'd been on the grounds of Old City Hall for more than three months. The eviction resulted in only a handful of arrests.
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Occupy CLT Campers Evicted Monday
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police gave Occupy Charlotte protesters a deadline of 2:30 Monday afternoon to remove their tents from the grounds of Old City Hall. A new city ordinance took effect Monday that prohibits camping on city property. When CMPD Captain Jeff Estes arrived at the encampment shortly after 2:30, about 20 tents were still up.
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Delta, U.S. Airways Merger On The Horizon?
The Wall Street Journal reports that Delta Airlines is studying U.S. Airways as a potential merger partner. 
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Occupy CLT Campers To Be Evicted This Afternoon
A new ordinance enacted by the Charlotte City Council prohibiting camping on public property  went into effect today. The Occupy Charlotte protesters who have been camping on the lawn of the Old City Hall since October have been told by Charlotte Mecklenburg Police that they have until 2:30 this afternoon to pack up their tents. The protesters contend the tents are not for camping and have not removed them.
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Expect Clash Over Virtual School To Intensify At NC BOE
What could be North Carolina's first online charter school has passed its first round of approval. Now it's up to the state board of education to give the final okay. From there, you can count on it getting a lot of attention in Raleigh both from public school officials and the team of lobbyists employed by the for-profit company that would run the school.
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DavidsonNews.net: Consultant Says Red Line Financing Plan Can Be Revised
Consultants and officials continue to gather community feedback about the proposed Red Line Regional Rail Project financing plan, and on Friday consultant Mark Briggs said the project task force already has identified one area for potential revisions: timing of the fees to be paid by commercial property owners in Special Assessment Districts along the line. Mr. Briggs's comments came during a Focus Friday issues forum on the Red Line at the Lake Norman Chamber in Cornelius.
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