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Charlotte celebrates Labor Day with a parade down Tryon St. Legislative Republicans are considering an overhaul to N.C.'s flood prevention efforts. Eight more early voting sites open across Charlotte. Recreational flounder fishing season opened Monday. Charlotte F.C. continues their winning streak.

The Biden administration had planned for the most generous repayment plan in history, but the Trump administration is moving in a different direction. We examine the system in flux and how to navigate it.

Charlotte City Council approves a framework for appointing board members to a new transit authority. The number of undocumented immigrants has grown sharply in North Carolina in recent years. Gov. Josh Stein creates a new AI Leadership Council. Fort Mill school test scores top the state charts again.

Former Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari resigns from his position at the Federal Transit Administration. Early voting for next week's municipal elections is way up compared to 2023. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster signs executive order banning food stamp purchases of candy and sugary drinks.

N.C. schools score well on last year's statewide tests. UNC Charlotte breaks its enrollment record. CATS interim CEO says fare enforcement will be a new focus. WWII Veterans are honored at Charlotte Douglas Airport. Cabarrus County has a new manager.

Citing state and federal budget uncertainty, UNC Charlotte freezes hiring of all non-essential staff. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster approves funding for an armed police officer in every public school. The Carolina Panthers trade veteran receiver Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings.

OXFAM names N.C. as the worst state in the country for workers' rights for a fifth straight year. Obituary gives more details about light rail stabbing victim. American Airlines plans a lavish new lounge at Charlotte Douglas Int'l Airport. Rep. Tricia Cotham says she'll be out of the public eye for awhile after complications from medical procedures.

This weekend, the Carolina Panthers return to regular-season NFL action with high hopes to improve their standing in the NFC South. The pressure is on for third-year quarterback Bryce Young and coach Dave Canales to deliver after a slight roster shake-up on offense and defense. The Panthers haven’t made it to the playoffs in seven years. Will this be the year?

Anger rises among Republicans after the release of security footage of Iryna Zarutska's murder on the Lynx Blue Line. A church in west Charlotte hosts an aviation program for students. The FBI and CMPD are conducting a large-scale training at Bojangles' Coliseum today. The Carolina Panthers start the season with a loss.

Few people understand the struggles and power of newspapers better than Rob Christensen, who spent decades at North Carolina’s capital newspaper as chief political reporter. In his latest book, he recounts how The News & Observer shaped modern North Carolina in ways both profound and eyebrow-raising.

Former President Barack Obama will visit Charlotte this evening for a rally in support of Kamala Harris. Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs is accused of violating the state's code of judicial conduct. FEMA expands support services to more N.C. counties. Preparations begin in uptown for this weekend's Concert for Carolina.

Queens University in Charlotte is rumored to be a major site of paranormal activity. Is there any truth to these ghost stories?

When you’re driving, nothing is more annoying than a string of red traffic lights. Why are some Charlotte traffic signals so poorly timed? And is there anything you can do about it?

Why do some sidewalks in the Charlotte region come to an abrupt end? This special rebroadcast of an FAQ City episode tells you some reasons why.

Some of the Charlotte region’s streetlights are mysteriously changing color. We illuminate why — and how — some people are seeing purple.

There's something awfully suspicious about that pine tree off the side of Interstate 485 in Charlotte. What is it? And why are there more like it?

Charlotte has quite a few professional sports teams. Of course, there’s the NFL team the Carolina Panthers and the NBA team the Charlotte Hornets. Soon there will also be a Major League Soccer team, Charlotte FC. But why doesn’t Charlotte have a Major League Baseball team? Could it ever happen?

You’ve probably seen those electric vehicle charging stations outside grocery stores and other businesses. How do they work? And what kind of insurance do you need for EVs? FAQ City powers through more of your questions about electric vehicles.

We’ve all heard of Tesla. What are some other electric vehicle options? How much do they cost? Can you buy used? FAQ City charges into all of your questions about electric cars.

Charlotte seems to be made up of a lot of transplants, or people who moved here from other parts of the country or world. How many Queen City residents were actually born and raised in Charlotte?