Limits on federal loans for many important but low-paying career tracks will likely affect NC education programs, but less than some states.

Lexington, Reidsville and Asheboro will benefit from grants aimed at improving rural infrastructure.

The Charlotte City Council interviewed five finalists to become the next mayor Thursday. They'll vote on Mayor Vi Lyles' replacement on Monday night. The winner needs a majority of council members, six, to secure the balance of Lyles' term, which runs through 2027.Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell would seem to be the obvious choice, given that he already has the No. 2 job.But Mitchell struggled last week to get to six votes — he was at a solid four, as of Friday — and was set to work frantically this weekend to peel off supporters of former Mecklenburg Commissioner Harold Cogdell and former Federal Reserve executive Carrie Cook. Cogdell received the most nominations from City Council members, at six, which would be enough to win if he can maintain support.

A ceremony in uptown Charlotte on Friday marked a Juneteenth celebration with the opening of a newly renovated space aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and creativity.

A community in Charlotte celebrated Juneteenth Thursday by reflecting on the deep connection between Black history and the land many generations depended on for survival.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill says she has “not been told” about what specific concerns prompted the investigation that led to the CMS Board suspending her this week.