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The leaked Supreme Court Opinion indicating the court may overturn Roe v Wade has had a ripple effect including here in North Carolina. The city of Charlotte considers a $3.2 billion budget with employee bonuses. Madison Cawthorn continues to make headlines. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police call attention to a series of sexual assault cases here and Mecklenburg County Parks are ranked among the worst in the country.

After an uncomfortable dustup between county leaders and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, they meet in private this week with no progress reported, but now the NAACP is calling for transparency and accountability from CMS for failing minority students. Plus, Credit Karma expands in Charlotte bringing 600 jobs, and the ACC baseball tournament and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 are in town at full capacity.

Tensions on City Council remain high over the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, while the disagreement over funding between Mecklenburg County commissioners and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools goes to mediation. Panthers owner David Tepper blows the top off any future stadium. And Gov. Roy Cooper offers more COVID-19 vaccine incentives.

On the Local News Roundup: A mass shooting in Rock Hill where the suspect is reportedly a former NFL player. With about 25% of North Carolinians vaccinated against COVID-19, the governor opens the door to more — everyone over 16. And some former Tent City residents will get permanent housing.

The developer was known for well-crafted tract homes that dotted California suburbs after World War II. "The architecture really does inform the way you live," says Eichler homeowner Adriene Biondo.

Michael R. Jackson put 20 years into polishing his audacious, autobiographical musical, and then theaters went dark. Now, 'A Strange Loop' is building buzz on its way to New York City.

This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence, they face a new obstacle: budget cuts.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will produce the blockbuster Broadway hit, Hello, Dolly! July 14-30, 2023. The beloved Tony Award winning musical transports audiences to the late nineteenth-century Yonkers, NY with captivating performances and unforgettable musical numbers accompanied by live musicians and dazzling choreography worthy of any Broadway stage. 
Hello, Dolly! has been widely praised by critics since its original Broadway debut and has received numerous awards over the years, including ten Tony Awards for the original production and additional awards for subsequent revivals. NBC New York describes Hello, Dolly! “as blissful an escape as anyone could want” while Variety describes the show as “the quintessential Broadway musical, the kind of audience-pleaser that will never go out of fashion.”  
The production features a talented cast of regional actors led by Lisa Smith Bradley as Dolly Gallagher Levi, a widow who decides to rejoin life by marrying the rich and curmudgeonly Horace Vandergelder played by local actor, Matthew Corbett. Matthews Playhouse founder and Executive Advisor, June Bayless is directing with acclaimed choreographer Ron Chisholm. 
'Hello, Dolly!'
Who: Directed by June Bayless. Choreography by Ron Chisholm and Music Direction by Ellen Robison. Book by Michael Stewart, based on "The Matchmaker," by Thornton Wilder. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman.
When: Opening July 14, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. on Fri., 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. through July 30th. There is a Pay-What-You-Can Performance benefitting Matthews Help Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27th. 
Where: Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts ●100 East McDowell Street ● Matthews, NC
Tickets: $18-$26, visit www.matthewsplayhouse.com/hello-dolly for tickets.
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 14, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 15, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Jul 15, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 16, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Jul 21, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 22, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Jul 22, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 23, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Jul 28, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 29, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Jul 29, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 30, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Join Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation for the second installment of Sundown Sounds, Music Mini Series. Enjoy free entertainment for all ages under the sweet, summer sky. J'Michael Peeples, arguably one of the best smooth jazz/R&B guitarists in the Carolinas, will be sure to wow the crowd with his unique and diverse musical talents! Pack a picnic or enjoy a tasty treat from our vendor on site. Chairs and blankets are welcome; please refrain from alcohol and tobacco use. Check ahead for construction traffic and parking locations. Midtown Park is also accessible from Little Sugar Creek Greenway. *This event will adhere to current State and County guidelines and is subject to change.

ACE Miracle Bucket Days is here! Join Blackhawk Hardware August 6-8 for this life-changing event benefitting Levine Children's Hospital. Here's how to join in on the fun: 🤛🏽 Grab a bucket! A $5 donation to Levine Children's Hospital is all it takes to score a special edition 5-gallon Miracle Bucket. 🛒 Shop! Fill your bucket like you would a shopping basket. As a way to thank you for supporting Levine Children’s, you’ll receive 20% off on everything you can fit in the bucket (some exclusions apply). 😃 SMILE because you’ve helped make a difference in the lives of kids in need!

NPR's Mike Pesca talks with host Rachel Martin about Saturday night's college basketball.

A clutter of nearly forgotten American pop culture has a home in Fort Mitchell, Ky. On a quiet residential street, by appointment only, visitors can tour the Vent Haven Museum. It's a tribute to the great figures of ventriloquism -- human and otherwise.

Come join us at Winthrop University for a live production of the masked singer!

On the next Charlotte Talks, we meet Victor Ryan Robinson, the actor portraying Sportin’ Life in Opera Carolina’s latest production of George Gershwin’s "Porgy and Bess". Robinson is the first actor ever to make their Metropolitan Opera, Broadway, and Kennedy Center debuts in the same year. We find out more about him and this latest production.

Join us for the inaugural Wedgewood Film Festival on June 9th at the Independent Picture House! This year's festival shines a light on "Palestine: 100 Years of Struggle," showcasing a selection of five powerful films that delve into the rich and complex history of Palestine over the past century.

Immerse yourself in stories of resilience, resistance, and hope as we explore the Palestinian experience through the eyes of talented filmmakers. Each film offers a unique perspective on the struggles and triumphs of the Palestinian people, providing a profound understanding of their enduring quest for justice and peace.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought-provoking cinema, participate in lively discussions, and connect with a community passionate about global human rights and cultural understanding.

Join us for this exclusive evening of Christmas Magic and Jazz with Adrian Crutchfield, Saturday December 21st at 8:00pm, live at Charles LaBorde Theater at Northwest School of Arts, Charlotte! Tis the season for Joy and Holly, so we bring you this exclusive concert event, with Love, Jazz and Adrian Crutchfield!

Portion of proceeds to benefit The Northwest School of the Arts!

Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield is known around the world for creating and performing music in a variety of genres such as jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock, and more.

Adrian’s star began shining at the age of four when he received his first saxophone during a concert in Roanoke, VA from acclaimed jazz artist Kenny G; who noticed Adrian’s interest from the audience, stopped the show, and invited him to the stage, playing a childish melody, and finally bestowing the sax to young Adrian.

Known as the last horn-man to perform and record (2012-2016) with Prince and the New Power Generation; Adrian is featured on many of Prince’s final masterpieces including the 2017 Grammy-Nominated Hit-N-Run Phase 2.

Adrian has also had the privilege of performing with many of today’s brightest stars such as Lionel Richie, Bette Midler, Ceelo Green, R&B icon Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia Barrino, KC and JoJo, and with hip hop superstar Young Jeezy. In jazz Mr. Crutchfield has been featured by names such as Brian Culbertson, Kim Waters, Mike Philips, Alex Bugnon, Jeff Lorber, and Branford Marsalis; and with legendary groups such as Fourplay and The Gap Band featuring Charlie Wilson.

Praised by saxophonist Dave Koz as a favorite and most highly anticipated up-and-coming artist; this saxophone aficionado is one of his generation’s most prolific and lauded musicians.

Don't miss this exclusive concert event!

Following the police killings of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and John Crawford III in Beavercreek, Ohio, among many others, The New Black Fest commissioned seven emerging Black playwrights to write a collection of monologues that explore their feelings about the well-being of Black people in a culture of institutional profiling. The collection includes plays written by Nathan James, Nathan Yungerberg, Idris Goodwin, Nambi E. Kelley, NSangou Nkikam, Eric Holmes and Dennis Allen II An incredible all-Black cast of Charlotte actors, under the direction of Quentin Talley, will bring these stories to life in this electric virtual theatre event. For three nights only, you will have a front row seat (from the comfort of your own home) as the artists perform live from the Duke Energy Theatre at Spirit Square. This show contains adult language and themes, including discussion of trauma to Black Americans, recommended for ages 16+. Three Bone Theatre will present three performances of The New Black Fest’s HANDS UP: Seven Playwrights, 7 Testaments- November 19-21 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $20 per viewing device. Discounted pricing of $10 per viewing device is available for students and educators. The community partner for this production is Amplify and Activate, a Black-run Charlotte-based organization that promotes yoga as a form of social justice and self care towards collective liberation. 25% of the net proceeds from the production will be donated to Amplify and Activate.

An effort to remove Confederate names from military bases has broad bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress. President Trump is vowing to veto the defense bill if the provision stays in.

President Trump announced Thursday that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.