The CMS Board of Education unanimously approves the district's 2026-27 budget. N.C. lawmakers say they may finally be close to a new state budget agreement. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles addresses her decision to step down next month. Mecklenburg County says Ramsey Creek Beach will not open for Memorial Day weekend due to low water levels.

The Charlotte City Council passes a resolution to oppose the I-77 toll lane project. Red light cameras may be returning to Charlotte. Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts makes a pitch to serve as interim mayor when Vi Lyles steps down. Union County Public Schools will eliminate 11 positions.

CMS struggles to adjust its budget for the upcoming school year by Friday's looming deadline. The N.C. Forest Service lifts the statewide burn ban. The cities of Charlotte, Concord, and Kannapolis impose mandatory water restrictions beginning Friday. The Charlotte Hornets land the 14th pick in the NBA Draft. Kristoffer Reitan wins the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces her resignation. South Carolina could become the next state to redraw its congressional map. Gas prices in N.C. have jumped nearly thirty cents over the last month. The Charlotte Hornets extend the contract of Head Coach Charles Lee.

The N.C. Senate approves Senate Bill 889, which halts property tax revaluation changes in 2026. Mecklenburg County says it will step up its foster care review process. A Cuban man living in Charlotte has died in federal immigration custody in Georgia. A longtime cotton manufacturing company in Plaza Midwood is repurposing some of it's campus.

Atrium Health and WakeMed's proposed merger is on pause. The CMS Board of Education continues budget discussions this week. Duke Energy is betting big on data center development in the Carolinas.

Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones proposes a nearly 7 percent property tax increase. Charlotte City Council considers bringing back red light cameras. The city will continue to operate CATS for at least six months past the date it was to pass control to a new transit authority. Winthrop University expands to Fort Mill.

At their Saturday meeting, the CMS board doesn't request specific budget changes, but instead questions numerous aspects of operations. Atrium Health and WakeMed propose a merger. A proposal to speed up the Camp Lejeune water contamination litigation stalls in Congress. The Truist Championship gets underway at Quail Hollow Club.

Thousands of students are out of school today as teachers across the state protest in Raleigh for higher pay. N.C.'s Medicaid program is now funded through June. Parts of Mecklenburg County move into the highest level of drought conditions. A new report shows more than 100 people suffering from mental illness have died in S.C. jails since 2015.

Duke Energy requests permission for steep rate hikes starting in 2027. A state Senate committee votes to ban kids under age 14 from using social media. Gaston County voters could soon have a say in how much extra their teachers are paid. The Carolina Panthers extend quarterback Bryce Young's rookie contract to a fifth year.