Sunrise in Rock Hill isn’t normally so crowded. But then, the president of the United States doesn’t live here. So people are lined up, dozens deep, even before the sky turns fully blue this Thursday morning.

A recent HPU poll indicates that a majority of North Carolinians are against the annual spring-forward, fall-back time changes. But they disagree on what to do about it.

Despite making its benefits less attractive to members in 2026, the Health Plan saw an unexpected uptick in spending. Leaders are hopeful it is a short-term problem.

LaKesha Womack, a community organizer and ordained minister, believes her faith and her politics go hand-in-hand. She’s also the mom of a 20-year-old son concerned about his future in a harsh economy, and the daughter of aging parents worried about their Social Security benefits.

A car with no motor. Unexplained encounters. A man whose reputation inspired both fear and fascination. Eastern North Carolina filmmaker James Jones Jr. explores the enduring legend of Tricky Sam, known to some as Duke Buddy, in a new documentary series rooted in local history, family stories and folklore.

The banking industry has welcomed looser regulations put in place since President Donald Trump returned to office last year. But some unwelcome changes for businesses could be in store depending on the outcome of next week’s election. A top lobbyist for Charlotte-based Bank of America recently outlined what could happen if Democrats win control of at least one chamber of Congress. For more, Ashley Fahey of The Charlotte Ledger joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our BizWorthy segment.

Weather proved bad for corn but good for sweet potatoes. Other crops fell somewhere in between for NC farmers, but diesel prices were a drag.

There are three constitutional amendments on the ballot for Tuesday's election.