A recent survey shows that while North Carolinians are pessimistic about the nation’s political future, they are strongly united in support of constitutional checks and balances. They also oppose presidential overreach. And they say these feelings would influence their vote in the next election, including among members of both parties.

Union County officials said on Monday they are implementing the next stage of their Water Shortage Response Plan due to worsening drought conditions in North Carolina. The last time the county issued such restrictions was in 2023. Stage 1 includes mandatory requirements for commercial and industrial customers. Water withdrawn from county hydrants must not be transported outside of the county for any use other than emergency fire protection or farm use. The county is also urging customers to conserve water by taking shorter showers, only using dishwashers and washing machines with full loads. Union County’s Stage 2 of water restrictions was last implemented in 2009.

The Carolina Hurricanes downed the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Monday night in double overtime in the National Hockey League playoffs. The Canes now have a two-games-to-none lead in the best-of-seven series. Game Three is Thursday night in Ottawa.

The company behind a controversial data center proposed for east Charlotte has postponed a public hearing on its rezoning request, as community opposition continues to grow around the project.

Future data center development in Rowan County is on hold for one year after county commissioners voted unanimously to approve a moratorium on those projects.

JPMorgan Chase & Co., the nation’s largest bank, plans to bring hundreds of jobs to Charlotte over the next two years.

Charlotte is growing, but the construction industry is facing headwinds as they try to keep up. The industry is staring down a mix of challenges from rising costs, tariffs and workforce shortages. There's also opportunities, like how to implement artificial intelligence. We check in on an industry navigating change in a constantly evolving region.

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of a controversial proposal to merge Catawba County Schools with the smaller Hickory and Newton-Conover City School Districts.

A new one-cent sales tax for transportation will levied in Mecklenburg County starting July 1.

The Hornets started last summer by winning the NBA Summer League Championship and the G-League affiliate Greensboro Swarm earned their first championship. During an interview Monday, Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson said he’s proud of the organization's accomplishments.

On Thursday, Aggie Nation will engage in acts of service as a tribute to Jackson, who was an alumnus of the school. The civil rights advocate and icon died in February.

Ken Koontz talks about the evolution of local news as communities come together for the inaugural Local News Day, held two weeks ago.