The recent "No Kings" protests resulted in millions of people assembling around the country to take issue with the Trump administration. It’s a constitutional right for people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances. But do these efforts change things? Do they work? A look at the history of protests.

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles needs to focus more on improving its workforce — including staffing and personnel flexibility — to enhance customer service, the state auditor said Monday.

The Charlotte City Council on Monday voted 6-3 to remove Tesla from a list of pre-approved electric vehicles the city can purchase.

If you thought Monday was hot, just wait until Tuesday afternoon.

Families on the brink of homelessness gathered in uptown Charlotte on Monday, asking for more transparency about housing support intended to keep them sheltered.

Data centers are springing up around the country to power AI and other tech needs. While the economic and environmental impacts of these computing power houses are fiercely debated, a new one may be coming to Charlotte’s backyard.

The heat index on Tuesday is predicted to reach the mid-100s locally as a high-pressure system moves in from the Midwest, coinciding with a high relative humidity. Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States — every year, high temperatures drive hundreds of people to the emergency room in Mecklenburg County, and is among the counties with the most heat deaths.

When it goes into effect, street vendors in NoDa who operate without a permit could face fines of up to $500. Permitted vendors will be allowed to sell items such as clothing, jewelry, and art — but not food or beverages.

The Senate proposal is very similar to how the chamber proposed to fund relief in its budget. It has millions for western N.C. roads and bridges, including private infrastructure.

Belmont Abbey College has named Joseph Wysocki as interim president, effective Aug. 3. Wysocki is a Belmont Abbey graduate and the school’s current provost. The college recently announced that President Bill Thierfelder is stepping down to retire at the beginning of August after more than 20 years leading the school.

Hurricane Helene pushed the boundaries of what residents and scientists were prepared for in North Carolina. A new federal report is raising concerns over future landslide risks in the High Country and Watauga County.

They got off to a strong start and reached first place in the Eastern Conference, but then came injuries. Several players have also been called up to the U.S. National Team. Good for them, challenging for us. On the next Charlotte Talks, we take stock of the season so far.