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Mecklenburg County joins other jurisdictions in changing mask requirements. The first draft in a redraw for maps for North Carolina congressional districts is released. And the newly appointed head of the Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative steps down but controversy continues.

In the past week, there has been "discussions" about a North Carolina "vaccine passport" by Gov. Roy Cooper, and an extension for the statewide eviction moratorium. More people are eligible for the vaccine, and Robinhood is coming to Charlotte. Guest host Erik Spanberg has those stories and more on the Local News Roundup.

On the morning after Charlotte City Council votes to use $650 million to help Tepper Sports with stadium renovations, we take measure of what the decision will mean.

Our resident chef recently drove from coast to coast on her way home to New England, and discovered lots of great restaurants along the way.

Children of all ages can come to enjoy building and playing with LEGO’s. This program will allow for children to connect with other builders and work on creating different structures or a new challenge each month. Join us and let your creativity flow! *R We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.

Join us for a VIRTUAL concert with Rissi Palmer, in the Great Hall at the Earl Scruggs Center. Rissi Palmer’s gift lies in reaching across all musical boundaries. While she made her mark in Country Music, she is equally at home in R&B music, bringing the entire spectrum of popular music to bear on music she calls “Southern Soul.” Ticket Price: Free Find the link for this virtual concert on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFmXo_mQvBC-2uit6Kjj2A

As an addiction recovery center, one of the most common co-occurring disorders we see is trauma. Not only can trauma be a catalyst for substance use disorder, unaddressed trauma can pose a significant threat to recovery. In this hour-long virtual conversation, we’ll hear from clinical staff members, as well as Charlotte Rescue Mission graduates who have experienced the effects of trauma in their recovery.

Kids In Nature Day, (KIND) is a free, hands-on nature event presented by the Charlotte Wildlife Stewards. KIND is a fun-filled adventure where kids and their families will get up close and personal with nature. They will meet animal ambassadors, learn about creek creatures, plant a pollinator seedling, hike in the woods, make crafts from objects found only in nature and more.

What's next for North Carolina’s hemp industry after legislation was signed to keep its production legal and what it may mean for the potential legalization of medical marijuana.

Norm Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions is the lead in the touring production of "A Soldier’s Play," in Charlotte for two weeks. He and others join Mike Collins to explore this powerful Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

The vote, less than a week after the president approved a drone hit on an Iranian general, was mostly along party lines. In the Senate, Democrats are hoping to win GOP support for a similar measure.

Despite pressure from the White House and GOP leaders, Republicans have not yet secured enough votes to get health care replacement through the House, let alone the Senate. So, what are their choices?

NPR's Debbie Elliott plays the puzzle with winner Wes Rouher-Willoughby from Versailles, Ky., and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Trump granted more pardons Wednesday to 26 people, including some people who are close to him. On Monday Trump granted full pardons to 15 individuals and commuted part or all of the sentences of five.

The former Minneapolis police officer faces manslaughter and murder charges in George Floyd's death. The prosecution and defense get one last chance to be heard before the jury begins deliberation.

Forecasters say the storm will dump heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies into New England through Monday.

The retailer Bed Bath and Beyond is going out of business. The chain once dominated the home goods market. But it's become rudderless, turbulent and broke.

After a summer of protests, Democratic lawmakers, who have control of the Virginia legislature, head back to the capital to begin the process of prohibiting controversial police tactics.

U. Reneé Hall will stay on until the end of 2020. She is the latest in a wave of police chiefs to leave their posts after national protests calling for increase law enforcement accountability.

SAULT's latest and best album is a capital-B Black record that funnels rage and sorrow into contemplative streams of thought, over equally brooding music meant to slow your heart rate.