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One of the Charlotte area's largest companies, Lowe's, is growing its profits but not as much as analysts want.The home improvement giant reported a…

Ridesharing companies help out in vaccination efforts. Rep. Cheney loses her leadership position.

Several states report no COVID-related deaths. McConnell says no to the House insurrection commission.

"Its Way With Me" is another essential entry in Wye Oak storied discography.

How do you recover from the life-shattering force of heartache? As Ramona Gonzalez sings on "Anymore," it leaves a person bereft of language.

A pandemic side hustle bears very catchy fruit.

The commission's members were chosen. Its first hearing was held. What next?

Critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire came to its close earlier this year; its fifth and final season was released on DVD on August 12. Creator David Simon talks about the show, his career, and the city of Baltimore.

As far as we know, Marcus King never went to the crossroads at midnight, but he did have a guitar in his hands about the same time he learned to walk.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Mitch Berman from Wichita, Kansas. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station KMUW in Wichita.)

Scientists studying anthrax say they are making progress understanding the bacteria and developing new vaccines. But the field is much larger than it once was, and some wonder if that's wise or necessary.

In the early '80s, The Pretenders ranked among the biggest bands around. The group has existed in various incarnations since then, all fronted by Chrissie Hynde, and now displays its new sound in an acoustic session with producer Steve Lillywhite.

In 1994, Rwanda was torn by murderous tribal violence. The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide in Rwanda, from American RadioWorks, focuses on those who sought to avert the mass slaughter.

There's been another increase in the area of the lower 48 states suffering "exceptional" drought conditions.

The old Charlotte rivalry of Bank of America vs. Wachovia is playing out in Warren Buffett's investment portfolio. Berkshire Hathaway revealed in SEC…

About 190,000 Duke Energy customers remained without power as of 2:40 p.m. About 43,000 were in Mecklenburg County, followed by Gaston, 17,532; Rowan,…

Starting in July, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility customers will see a new monthly fee of about $6 on their water bills. The city council approved the new…

http://66.225.205.104/0729UnemploymentUp.mp3The Charlotte area's unemployment rate had been gradually improving but in June it jumped to 11.2 percent. The…

http://66.225.205.104/CT20100504.mp3Part One: Cavalia We'll hear about the state-of-the-art horse show that's opening in the Queen City this week,…

http://66.225.205.104/JR20100514a.mp3The National Rifle Association is in Charlotte for its annual convention this weekend. Some 70,000 gun owners and…