Elvis Menayese

A Mecklenburg County report this year found more people sleeping outside now than any year since 2010. In part one of a two-part series, WFAE's Elvis Menayese explores why homelessness remains a pressing issue and why some people sleep on the streets instead of going into shelters.

The number of people experiencing homelessness continues to rise in Mecklenburg County. As part of their efforts to better understand why, the county showcased a presentation that explored a survey highlighting the characteristics and concerns of those most impacted.

Charlotte's West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition’s effort to bring a grocery co-op to a community that’s been without a full-service grocery store for more than 30 years has yet to materialize, with the project short on funds.

Some international graduates from Queens University of Charlotte received a message alerting them to new requirements around providing the government access to their social media profiles. The message comes after expanded guidelines from the Trump administration that are aimed at "vetting" international students.

At the 116th NAACP Convention in Charlotte on Monday, a panel discussion titled "Crisis Point: Defending Democracy and Civil Rights in a Volatile Political Climate" aimed to sound the alarm on what organizers say are threats to democracy from the current administration. The panel discussion also focused on informing residents how to protect themselves.

After nearly 30 years, the NAACP National Convention has returned to Charlotte. The group held a panel discussion over the weekend focused on how to grow and support Black businesses. The conversation comes at a time when corporations are pulling back from DEI initiatives because of the Trump administration.

The 116th NAACP Convention got underway this weekend in Charlotte. As part of it, an initiative took place that aimed to provide access and improve literacy in the community.

After nearly 30 years, the NAACP returns to Charlotte this week for its 116th National Convention, with a focus on exchanging ideas and addressing community needs and issues.

Charlotte's Johnson C. Smith University has been placed on probation by its accrediting agency, citing concerns over the school’s financial oversight.

A group of residents from Alexander County and surrounding areas in western North Carolina traveled by bus to Washington, D.C., on Monday to protest President Trump's signature bill.