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The city of Charlotte proposes a sales tax increase for transportation. Bank of America will vacate two uptown buildings over the next year. Treatment begins for a toxic algal infestation at Lake Norman. Duke Energy to replace two coal-powered steam generators at the Marshall Steam Station.

Mecklenburg County commissioners vote to postpone part of a property tax hike. Matthews Mayor says his town is getting "shafted" by the abandoned light rail plan. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles pledges support for Biden-Harris. Charlotte City Council wrestles with a spike in youth crime.

Stewart-Haas Racing to shut down at the end of 2024. Charlotte City Council approves a new power-sharing agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Commission. CMPD cracks down on weekend street takeover. Ross Stores Inc. plans a new regional distribution center in Randolph County.

Republicans show signs of strength in North Carolina's updated voter registration data. Charlotte police say the vehicle found Thursday dangling over the edge of an uptown parking garage was a case of "Oops!" and a South Carolina paper mill settles an air pollution lawsuit.

Charlotte City Council approves the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. South Carolina voters head to the polls today. Flounder fishing is declared off-limits for recreational anglers in North Carolina. Stanley Black & Decker will close a Concord distribution center next year.

Charlotte City Council's economic development committee votes in favor of Bank of America Stadium renovations. Vice President Kamala Harris makes an Economic Opportunity Tour stop in Charlotte. Albemarle gathers Kings Mountain residents to discuss the proposed lithium mine.

Mecklenburg County Commissioner George Dunlap says he won't serve another term as chairman. A new wave of federal funding will supply North Carolina with 200 electric school buses. Juneteenth celebrations abound across Charlotte starting this weekend.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Polls are open today for Charlotte's municipal elections. The Nation's Report Card paints a sobering picture of academic achievement across the country. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles issues a new statement on the murder of Iryna Zarutska.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and new city council members will be sworn in this evening. Local leaders say they're prepared for today's implementation of Iryna's Law. Family members of some of those detained by Border Patrol's Charlotte operation are struggling to locate their loved ones. McAdenville lights up for Christmas.

The Charlotte City Council swears in three new members. Mecklenburg County Commissioner Elaine Powell says she will not file for a fifth term. K&W Cafeterias closes all eight remaining locations. Overdose deaths among Black and Hispanic residents in Mecklenburg County are on the rise.