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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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Jeanette Vitullo’s connection to Camp Lejeune began in the mid-1970s, before she was even born. She belongs to a vulnerable group of victims exposed to the contaminated water while still developing in the womb. -
Throughout his career, the writer and farmer found joy in a world without end. -
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.
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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