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The CMS Board of Education approves a $2.1 billion budget, the latest in the Riggs-Griffin election case, Catholics across the region react to the death of Pope Francis, and Charlotte FC is on top of the Eastern Conference and hasn't lost at home this season.

The earth is warming and so are the oceans, resulting in shifts in feeding and migratory patterns. Sharks are part of this. At the top of the food chain, their health can tell us a lot about the well-being of the larger ecosystem. Scientists are working to understand sharks and they share what they know about the impact of climate change on sharks, their behavior, and their role in the environment.

Artist Kenny Nguyen creates masterful textile sculptures with paint-soaked silk. The finished works are comprised of three layers of mixed media: silk, paint, and canvas. Nguyen merges his cultural traditions and the canon of abstract painting and fiber art in an innovative way. He has exhibited in France, Iceland, South Korea, and Germany.

Join Nguyen and Jamila Brown, assistant curator of Contemporary Art at The Mint Museum, 6:30 PM September 6 at Mint Museum Uptown in conversation for the opening celebration of Nguyen’s installation Adaptations.


About Constellation CLT
Constellation CLT is an exhibition series designed to connect visitors with artists in our community, as well as activate the public spaces of the museum. The installations rotate three times per year and can be seen in five places at Mint Museum Uptown: Just inside the museum entrance; at the bottom of the Morrison Atrium escalator; on the landings of the Mezzanine and Level 3; and in The Museum Store.

There is little history of a congressional committee issuing subpoenas for members of Congress. The move escalates the war between House Republicans opposed to the investigation and the panel.

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol focused its Thursday hearing on what Trump was doing during the siege. The panel is due to release a report by the end of the year.

The House committee that is investigating the January 6 attacks has scheduled its next hearing for October 13. This hearing will take place just three weeks before the critical midterm election.

Visa, MasterCard and some of the largest banks in the country have agreed to pay more than $6 billion to settle a lawsuit that claimed they conspired to fix credit card payment fees. The suit was brought on behalf of seven million merchants. The agreement could have wide-ranging implications for retailers and consumers. Steve Henn talks to Melissa Block.

Dominican Republic authorities say security video footage indicates a plot to kill the popular retired slugger. Ortiz is reported to be recuperating in a Boston hospital where he was flown.

The little boy survived being held by a killer for nearly a week in an underground bunker. He's said to be acting "like a normal kid" now, and like most children he's likely to be resilient. But experts say he's likely to remember his ordeal for the rest of his life.

The shooting set off a manhunt that ended when the suspected gunman killed himself as police were closing in on him. Three people were also injured.

People gathered in Chesapeake, Va., for a candlelight vigil Monday to honor the victims of the Walmart mass shooting. The shooter, a supervisor at Walmart, turned the gun on himself.

The National Association of Realtors has reached a national settlement that could change the way real estate agents are paid. Critics say the current system keeps commissions artificially high.

Police officer Daniel Hodges was attacked on Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol. He was also on duty during President Trump's inauguration last month. He reflects on the pardons attackers received.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present our annual Halloween Haunted Trail October 28th - 30th. This spooky outdoor experience is fun for the whole family! ​Tickets ​​to the Haunted Trail are $10 each and are available only at the gate. Cash or credit card accepted. A local food truck will be selling delicious fare each evening. ​

Each night, we will host a "Not So Spooky" hour (5:30 pm-6:30 pm) for young children where they can also participate in a FREE Trunk or Treat event, a Costume Parade and other fun activities.

Event Dates​ Times:

Friday, October 28th​

5:30-6:30pm - Not So Spooky

7:00-10:00pm - Full Fright


Saturday, October 29th

5:30-6:30pm - Not So Spooky

7:00-10:00pm - Full Fright


Sunday, October 30th

5:30-6:30pm - Not So Spooky

7:00-10:00pm - Full Fright

Visit https://www.matthewsplayhouse.com/haunted-trail for more information.

HOT TOPIC TECH TALK! Lets talk all things Telecom, Cybersecurity & System Engineering with CEO & Inventor Chasity Wright!
About this event

Libations & Liberation

6 – 8 PM

The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City

320 E 9th St, Charlotte, NC 28202

5 pm Setup

6:00 Welcome – Henry Rock & Rashaan Peek

6:07 Networking & Vendors (Black Owned Libation samples)

6:20 Cybersecurity is an issue for crypto, nfts, and blockchain...what can we do about it? with Chasity Wright CEO & Inventor.

Chasity's tech experience started in the USAF with Aerospace, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, and System Engineering. She has expertise in cloud architecture, blockchain and a certification in quantum computing with a Bachelor's in Cyber Policy and Information Assurance Management. Her startup, Infiltron Software Suite prevents catastrophic cyber events and security breaches before they happen and mitigates bias around gender and race in biometric technology, specifically facial recognition

Https://www.infiltron.net

7:00 pm Fireside Chat with Ollie Crooms & Shawn “Black Ferris Bueller” Allison

NPR's A Martinez speaks with ProPublica reporter Craig Silverman about an investigation detailing a surge of threats and disinformation on Facebook before Jan. 6, 2021.

The former law professor's name came up a number or times during the Jan. 6 investigation committee's hearing on Trump's pressure to get his vice president to overturn the 2020 election.

High school juniors and seniors are well into their college preparation. But college counselor Lisa Micele says it's not too early for sophomores to start planning.

North Carolina has plenty of mysteries. Some date back centuries, and a few of them have connections to Charlotte. In the spirit of Halloween, here's a…

Officials say the probe is one of the largest and most resource-intensive investigations in American history. More than 700 people have been charged already.