Charlotte moves up in economic mobility rankings. A Mecklenburg County program that offers free COVID-19 vaccinations is about to end. A third-party organizer says Democrats used “mafioso tactics” against him. A rare astronomical event is about to happen and people in N.C. will be able to see it.

Area residents react to Donald Trump's campaign rally in Charlotte. Former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley demands a Super PAC called "Haley Voters for Harris" stop using her name. Duke Energy finalizes a plan to power N.C. while reducing emissions. Longtime Charlotte Hornets arena announcer "Big Pat" Doughty has died.

Gov. Roy Cooper on the short list of vice presidential candidates for the Kamala Harris campaign. CMS offers online learning materials to help kids keep their skills sharp over summer break. Concord Padgett Regional Airport plans a major route expansion. Donald Trump makes a campaign stop in Charlotte tonight.

CMPD says juvenile crime in Charlotte is a worsening problem. Gov. Roy Cooper addresses VP running mate speculation. Two more Charlotte breweries are closing. Russian passes Vietnamese to become the third most common language spoken in the homes of Charlotte-Mecklenburg schoolchildren.

North Carolina's congressional Democrats praised President Biden after he announced he will not run for reelection. Trump brings his campaign to Charlotte on Wednesday. Drought conditions have worsened across the state. NCDOT is seeking public input on proposed improvements to Independence Boulevard.

A worldwide tech crash snarls CLT. Cornel West's party plans to sue North Carolina for recognition to put a third-party presidential candidate on the ballot. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has a shortage of bus mechanics. And counties in North Carolina are losing election directors at an alarming rate, thanks to low pay and polarization.

Charlotte developer Childress Klein plans to redevelop a major SouthPark property. BizWorthy looks at why three of Charlotte's professional sports teams have changed hands in the last year. A team of volunteers are mapping Charlotte's hottest neighborhoods.

The North Carolina Board of Elections votes to allow Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on the presidential ballot in November, but denies the same for left-wing candidate Cornel West. Bridge replacement at the Anne Springs Close Greenway is expected to start this fall. Charlotte Water is investigating a large wastewater overflow on Charlottetowne Ave.

Mecklenburg Democrat Nicole Sidman has raised more than twice as much as her opponent, Republican Tricia Cotham. Ridership on NC By Train is up 20% compared to last year. The Charlotte Checkers are getting a new owner. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board is preparing a review of student assignment policies.

North Carolina is seeing severe drought conditions in many parts of the state. Duke Energy has removed about one-fifth of the coal ash stored at the Marshall Steam Station. The Charlotte Observer will publish a print edition only three days a week. The Republican National Convention kicks off tonight in Milwaukee.