An independent report clears the City of Charlotte of improper conduct in the settlement with police chief Johnny Jennings. The CMS Board of Education is poised to rule on a new district policy on A.I. Amazon plans to add 7,000 seasonal jobs in North Carolina. The explosion of N.C.'s poultry industry prompts new concerns about poultry waste.

LendingTree founder and CEO Doug Lebda dies in an ATV accident. Republican leaders in N.C. say they're planning to redraw the state's congressional map to boost Republicans' chances. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra unveils a new sonic logo. We begin a series on N.C.'s large-scale animal farming.

Charlotte City Council meets tonight to consider Tepper Sports & Entertainment's proposal for a new concert venue in uptown. Panthers running back Rico Dowdle sets a franchise rushing record in win over Dallas. Women's professional basketball returns to Charlotte in 2026.

South Carolina's measles outbreak is confirmed to be in Spartanburg County. Proposed environmental rollbacks may be key to Duke Energy's plans to delay retirements at three coal-fired powerplants. A new street outreach program in Charlotte aims to break barriers to mental health care. The Brooklyn Nightclub and Lounge surrenders its alcohol permits.

Sen. Thom Tillis says he's skeptical of sending National Guard troops to police cities. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden faces criticism for pursuing a potential collaboration with rapper DaBaby. A proposed data center in Matthews has been withdrawn.

Statesville city leaders approve a rezoning request for a 350-acre data center. A Charlotte City Council committee votes to improve the Excelsior Club. Panthers owner David Tepper announces plans to build a new concert venue in uptown. Former Gov. Roy Cooper's Senate campaign raises $14 million in the third quarter.

Gov. Josh Stein signs Iryna's Law. Charlotte's Economic Development Committee plans a vote on whether to support the Excelsior Club renovation. Charlotte hires a new city attorney. Pumpkin patches in western N.C. are still recovering from Helene.

The Iredell County Health Department says quarterly WIC funding has been suspended due to the federal government shutdown. Duke Energy plans new fossil fuel infrastructure to support future demand. Our First Friday Arts Panel previews some upcoming arts and culture events.

A new N.C. law requiring sheriffs to work more closely with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement went into effect Wednesday. Duke Energy files its 2025 Carbon Plan. A 93-year-old barbecue in north Charlotte ends its run. NASCAR returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.

A federal judge upholds N.C.'s Senate map. The federal government shutdown will furlough about 200 state employees. A preliminary report from N.C. State Auditor Dave Boliek faults CATS for not hiring enough armed security on the light rail system. Cuts to N.C.'s Medicaid provider reimbursements take effect today.