NCDOT says it will work with community partners to address food deserts on Charlotte’s west side in an effort to get support for toll lanes. The North Carolina General Assembly is back in session and making changes to the recently passed budget bill, and honeybee-killing yellow-legged hornets are spotted near Matthews. What you should keep an eye out for.

After a towing reform bill stalled this year, North Carolina lawmakers say they're ready to try again. WFAE's Nick de la Canal speaks with Rep. Laura Budd about what's in the proposal, why it failed last session and what she thinks gives it a better chance next year.

The area has seen an uptick in residential development, but few new amenities or investment in walkability, transportation, or public transit. Residents are seeking more from city leaders.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Internal Affairs Division is investigating following the arrest of Officer Seth Elliott.

North Carolina’s $35M in funding for east Charlotte’s Katie Blessing Center addresses a critical shortage of psychiatric beds. But political donations tied to its backers are drawing scrutiny.

A retired guardsman who says NC National Guard repeatedly tried to silence his critical Facebook posts claims victory in legal settlement.

A dozen Republican candidates in South Carolina have filed to run in the special election for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by the late Lindsey Graham.

NC Senate advances a pair of elections bills, shortening early voting period in primaries and special elections among a slew of other changes.

Less than a month after state lawmakers passed a long-overdue budget, they're making changes to the spending plan.

NC Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson on Tuesday sent a letter pledging $300 million in community benefits to west Charlotte if the Interstate 77 toll lanes are built.