The Carolinas set a new record during last week’s winter weather: the highest-ever energy demand.

West Charlotte residents are furious that the N.C. Department of Transportation this week said it plans to build elevated express toll lanes on Interstate 77 through uptown, and some protesters shouted down a Charlotte City Council member during a town hall Thursday night.

February may be the shortest month, but it still has a packed Charlotte arts calendar. Our panel of arts and culture watchers shares highlights from Pulitzer Prize-winning theater and film series to food, music and Black History Month events happening across the city.

Charlotte saw two major winter storms in recent weeks, bringing snow and subzero temperatures. Those fridge conditions pushed local shelters beyond their normal capacity.

It’s a big weekend for beer lovers in Charlotte. The Queen City Brewers Festival is on Saturday and this year, the festival’s Beers for Life initiative is back. Each participating brewery was asked to feature a brew that will support a regional nonprofit. One of those breweries is Primal Brewery and they selected us. That's right, WFAE is proud to announce the release of a fruited pale ale called Ale Things Considered. And Primal didn't just make it for us. They made it with us. WFAE’s Marshall Terry reports.

“To Form a More Perfect Union” features a collection of African American stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service to commemorate historic civil rights milestones.

Gov. Josh Stein signs an executive order to boost N.C.'s mental health system. The city of Charlotte considers new rules for street vendors and taxi services. WFAE and Primal Brewery announce the release of a new collaboration brew called Ale Things Considered. Our First Friday Arts panel looks ahead to February events.