Sports betting is now legal in North Carolina. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, ponders the winners and losers.
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Charlotte could make it through another winter without snow — extending a historical streak of snowless days. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind commentary," wonders about more long-term changes.
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Charlotte City Council has restored criminal penalties for some of the activities of homeless people in Charlotte. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, wonders whose quality of life these new rules preserve.
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The real estate market in Charlotte is hurting from both ends — one way that hurts families, the other way that hurts developers. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, wonders who will get the most relief.
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Changes are coming to the area around the entrance to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, wonders if they’re the changes the airport needs most right now.
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As all of us head into a challenging year, WFAE is starting a new initiative in hopes of lightening our collective load. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, provides the details.
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Ronnie Long was paid a multimillion-dollar settlement last week stemming from his wrongful conviction in a rape case that led to him spending most of his life in prison. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, wonders what price could be put on that time.
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Ed Crutchfield, the former CEO of First Union Bank, died last week at the age of 82. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, remembers Crutchfield’s role in building modern Charlotte.
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It’s Christmas Day. And WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, has an idea for a last-minute gift that you don’t even have to wrap.
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The recent violent arrest of two people smoking what might have been a legal version of cannabis illustrates the confusion over North Carolina’s marijuana laws. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it’s time for some clarity.
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Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has stood out in the recent Republican presidential debates, although the frontrunner declined to show up. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says Haley may have to decide what she’s running for.
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The Carolina Panthers fired their head coach last week, in the midst of another bleak season for Charlotte pro sports. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says the problems go straight to the top.
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This week we set aside a day to be thankful for things. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says we should remember to be thankful for people who keep the world spinning while we celebrate.