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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?

With Election Day less than two weeks away and early votes already being cast, Candidate ME shifts into high gear. In this episode we introduce something…

We're back with a full length episode. And since Tom can't be picked for jury duty for another two years, we'll remain back for the foreseeable…

Have you noticed? Candidate ME hasn't been on the campaign trail this week. Host Tom Bullock puts on his (family friendly) limerick hat to explain why,…

The spelling and pronunciation of Little Sugar Creek, which flows into Sugar Creek (or is it Sugaw Creek?) have been a source of debate for well over 200 years. Which is right?

Last month, Charlotte celebrated what’s known as “Meck Dec Day," the annual holiday in honor of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. On May 20, 1775 — more than a full year before the United States Declaration of Independence — it's said that influential men of Charlotte declared themselves "free and independent" of British rule. In honor of Meck Dec Day, this week FAQ City is revisiting a 2018 episode about Charlotte's Revolutionary war history.

Charlotte is one of the top destinations for disc golf players, and the sport continues to grow as people across the Queen City — and the world — are playing.

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Nic Brown, who as a teenager was the drummer for the alt-rock band Athenaeum back in the ‘90s. Now he’s a writing professor at Clemson. He’s got a new memoir about those rock ‘n’ roll days, called “Bang Bang Crash.”

FAQ City is taking a break until June to work on a brand-new season full of colorful and exciting episodes based on questions from you, our listeners.

Charlotte is known for its abundance of trees. Where can you find the biggest, most storied ones in the city?

Charlotte's skyline is a hit on Instagram. Where are the best spots for panoramic pictures of the city?