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On this week's Local News Roundup: Mecklenburg County says our COVID-19 positivity numbers are not good enough to remove the mask mandate. Gov. Roy Cooper says he’ll sign the budget bill after an interminable delay, saying the good “outweighs the bad.” Hundreds of Hopewell High School parents attend a town hall after guns were found at school, and Cam Newton returns to the Panthers with surprising success.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ends the school year with headlines ranging from confiscated guns to a possible bond package and a lawsuit over the handling of a sexual assault. The Charlotte City Council begins discussions over its proposed $275 million Spectrum Center plans and new practice center for the Hornets, and makes changes to the Unified Development Ordinance after hearing from residents.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools increases the number of days of in-person learning for students, but what does that mean for the rest of this year? Gov. Roy Cooper and state lawmakers agree on a compromise to reopen schools across the state. Fewer people are getting COVID-19 tests, so cases reported are dropping — but that hurts in predicting any future upticks. And we get an update on the former residents of "Tent City."

Vic Chesnutt was paralyzed from the waist down at the age of 18, but he's still a massively productive songwriter. Chesnutt has fifteen albums under his belt and his songs have been covered by Madonna, Smashing Pumpkins, and R.E.M. His new album, At The Cut, is a collaboration with Guy Picciotto of the band Fugazi.

Thanks to a new federal law, cities will get better forecasts about how climate change intensifies rainstorms. Still, it won't be in time for billions of dollars of federal infrastructure spending.

Christmas in the City is coming to town once again! This premier production, with shows on December 1-3 & 8-10, is a stunning variety show bringing the true essence of the Christmas Season to life using various forms of creative and performing arts in a way that entertains and inspires the soul. Christmas in the City includes: music with a live band, top-notch singers, traditional and modern Christmas songs, energetic dancers, state-of-the-art media and lighting, and inspirational drama.

“Oh, the thinks you can think!” Step into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and a host of colorful characters spring to life. In this joyful, one-hour Penguin Project production, young artists with special needs and their peer mentors share the stage in a heartwarming celebration of inclusion and creativity. Featuring a playful, high-energy score, this lively musical adventure follows Horton as he protects the tiny Whos—and reminds us all of the power of loyalty and embracing what makes each of us unique.

Host Bob Edwards talks with sports commentator John Feinstein about the college basketball season. Louisville's coach, Danny Crumb is under pressure to retire, and speculation is already high about his replacement. With the ensuing NCAA tournament, Feinstein says the ACC will have at least five bids, though Stanford is the favorite to win.

Horrible bosses make life miserable in a variety of ways, but when the doofus in charge is the President of the United States, the stakes of maintaining workplace sanity are even higher. In Selina Fillinger’s savage, riotous POTUS, a group of unwitting heroines, ranging from the Chief of Staff to the mistress to the First Lady herself, must keep the toxic office culture of the White House from tipping into international disaster. Will they grab a little power for themselves in the process?

Directed by Stephen Kaliski with an all-star cast of Charlotte actors, POTUS skewers the proud American tradition of feckless male leadership while also hinting at a better way forward.

The recent Broadway premiere starred Vanessa Williams, Lea DeLaria, and Rachel Dratch. Critics called it “a delicious feminist farce” (Variety) and “a breath of fresh air on Broadway…The likelihood that you will laugh until your face hurts is one of near certainty.” (Entertainment Weekly). It closed in August 2022, making this Charlotte staging one of the first regional productions.

This new cast includes Jennifer Adams, Marla Brown, Iris DeWitt, Sarah Molloy, Iesha Nyree, Katy Shepherd, and Valerie Thames. The show will be designed by Chip Davis (scenic), Ashleigh Poteat (costumes), Gordon Olson (lighting), and Matt Sherwin (sound and compositions), with Allison Collins and Sarah Provencal as fight and intimacy choreographers. Carrie Cranford will serve as production manager, and Kathryn Harding will stage manage. Savannah Deal and Marla Brown are the producers.

Contains strong adult language. Recommended for ages 17+.

The High Country Farm Tour will be held in Watauga County on Saturday, September 12th, from 10 am to 4 pm and features six unique farms. Get a behind-the-scenes look at each farm during a guided tour. Each farm will feature products for sale in addition to the tour experience. Expect to find flowers, crafts, self-care products, vegetables, and a variety of meats. Don’t forget your cooler!

Upon purchase, you will receive a digital map with all farm addresses for you to plan your day. Each ticket covers one carload of attendees. Please print your ticket to show at each farm or save your digital copy.

Tickets are $35 until September 4th; beginning September 5th prices will go up to $45.


You’re also invited to join us on Friday, September 11th, from 6 pm to 8 pm in downtown Boone at locally-owned Betty’s Biscuits for a meet and greet with the farmers, Biscuits, and Bubbly! Tickets are $20, and include a glass of champagne, hibiscus tea, and tasty biscuit sliders! You can add on this experience after purchasing your farm tour tickets!

Be sure to enjoy a fabulous brunch on Saturday & Sunday morning. Some locally-owned brunch spots are Vidalia, Boone Bagelry, Melanie’s Food Fantasy, AND you can always go back to Betty’s Biscuits. View all Brunch Spots in Boone here!

If you want to stay at a farm in the area, check out Hipcamp for available campsites, cabins, or other fun lodging options!

We heard from Kentuckians – voters, officeholders, and researchers – about how Kentucky’s divided government is working for them and what they want the rest of the country to know about their state.

Two big-name North Carolina Republicans lost their primaries this week: Pat McCrory and Madison Cawthorn. Meanwhile, the racist mass shooting in Buffalo reverberated around the nation. South Carolina's governor signed a bill banning transgender students from playing women’s sports. And yet another earthquake was felt just outside Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County Health Director Raynard Washington joins the program to discuss his masking decision, and we explore what has been described as confusing CDC guidance on COVID-19.

The police raid that killed Taylor was part of an investigation into Jamarcus Glover's drug dealing. Prosecutors, who once sought 10 years and an implication of Taylor, are now recommending probation.

Just three "no" votes by Senate Republicans would likely be enough to sink the GOP health bill. Democrats who lost the battle in the House are still convinced they can win the political war.

The legislation would create a commission that would study the effects of slavery and racial discrimination, hold hearings and recommend "appropriate remedies" to Congress.

The bill would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures. It's expected to have enough support to pass the Senate.

What does it mean to call Charlotte home? “Kudzu: A Story of Belonging” combines theater, music, and art to explore the intersection of housing justice and home.

Step inside the story and meet your new neighbors, like The Person Packing, who has been given 30 days to vacate their home, and The Flipper, who knows how to spot "good bones."

“Kudzu: A Story of Belonging” looks at who belongs in Charlotte and what stories we tell ourselves about being a Charlottean. During this 55-minute show, you’ll walk through an Enderly Park home with just nine other audience members. Don’t miss this intimate, immersive theatrical experience that one viewer describes as "having the humanity of living on display."

From Mixed Metaphors Productions, the award-winning artist collective that brought you SwimCap and FixaPlate. Co-sponsored with QC Family Tree.

What does it mean to call Charlotte home? “Kudzu: A Story of Belonging” combines theater, music, and art to explore the intersection of housing justice and home.

Step inside the story and meet your new neighbors, like The Person Packing, who has been given 30 days to vacate their home, and The Flipper, who knows how to spot "good bones."

“Kudzu: A Story of Belonging” looks at who belongs in Charlotte and what stories we tell ourselves about being a Charlottean. During this 55-minute show, you’ll walk through an Enderly Park home with just nine other audience members. Don’t miss this intimate, immersive theatrical experience that one viewer describes as "having the humanity of living on display."

From Mixed Metaphors Productions, the award-winning artist collective that brought you SwimCap and FixaPlate. Co-sponsored with QC Family Tree.

James Graham is a horse exercise rider in Lexington, Ky. As part of a continuing series of stories on the challenges of getting by on a low-wage job in America, NPR's Noah Adams profiles Graham and his co-workers at the Keeneland Race Course horse-racing track.