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NewsWorthy
Weekday mornings

NewsWorthy is WFAE's daily news podcast. Each weekday morning, NewsWorthy delivers local headlines and in-depth feature reporting on important issues to help keep you informed, engaged and connected.

Latest Episodes
  • UNC Charlotte students continue pro-Palestine protest. Charlotte metro air quality improves. Panthers make a trade to move up in the NFL Draft. A weekend event celebrates John Coltrane. A new mural preserves minority experiences during the pandemic. Boom Charlotte returns at Camp North End.
  • Gov. Roy Cooper releases his proposed budget. CATS looks for ways to make the Gold Line more reliable. CMS holds first-ever Spanish spelling bee. BizWorthy explains the tax implications of sports betting.
  • Mecklenburg Board of Elections dismisses allegations against Caleb Theodros. City Council approves revisions to the Sustainable Facilities Policy. Central Piedmont Community College offers new AI program. The fight between a Monroe restaurant and protesters reaches federal court.
  • The CMS school board public hearing takes center stage. State lawmakers begin their legislative session this week. Davidson College signs a 20-year solar deal. And Charlotte's proposed Red Line commuter rail may have some signs of life.
  • Charlotte City Council will vote to impose tougher energy efficiency standards in municipal buildings. Rock Hill schools close after a stormy weekend. Charlotte FC finally loses at home. And Charlotte's new people-powered street sweeper gets taken for a spin.
  • Students at NC public universities may soon see history taught differently. Spring homebuying season is off to a tough start. UNC-Charlotte's football stadium will get a major makeover. CSO unveils a new mobile stage.
  • Charlotte Regional Business Alliance CEO resigns. CMPD arrests long-time offer charged with financial crimes. Union County Superintendent is named regional superintendent of the year. Charlotte 49ers women's basketball coach leaves for Marquette.
  • A new vision plan for SouthPark calls for $250 million in new infrastructure. A new heat mapping initiative will track Charlotte's hottest neighborhoods this summer. UNC Board of Governors appears poised to alter DEI initiatives. NC residents have poured more than $600 million into sports betting.
  • Piedmont Lithium says the state has approved its mining permit. CMS turns focus to seniors who haven't made post-graduation plans. Charlotte City Council approves huge new development in Ballantyne. CMPD releases first-quarter crime statistics.
  • Charlotte City Council prepares to vote on Ballantyne development plan. Union County Public Schools pushes for construction bond on November ballot. Sandhills property owners hope to reintroduce planned burns to prevent wildfire.