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Winter weather closes closes schools across the region, but power outages have been limited. A new program designed to help homeowners lower energy costs has started in Mecklenburg County. The Charlotte Hornets move up their game against the Philadelphia 76rs.

Drones are being used in new ways across the region. Police departments throughout the state have turned to drones as first responders. Winston-Salem began using them seven years ago, and now Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are considering their use for rapid deployment in emergencies. We look at the capabilities of drones, their increasing use and some of the concerns surrounding that use, like privacy and transparency.

Duke Energy warns customers about outage scams. The Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg makes its endorsements for the upcoming March primary. Charlotte's shelter program saw an increase in demand over the weekend due to winter weather.

CMS pivots to remote learning for a second day. CATS plans a simplified fare system and new validators to scan tickets. Another case of measles has been reported in Mecklenburg County. S.C. was the fastest growing state in 2025. N.C. wasn't far behind. Corning Incorporated announces a $6 billion deal to provide Facebook and Meta with fiber products.

The future of EVs in N.C. could change after a recent federal court ruling. Duke Energy considers a site near the Virginia border for a pair of new natural gas plants. Jobs in healthcare and engineering are booming in Charlotte. Tech and media? Not so much. The Levine Museum of the New South finds a new home.

Two years ago, Americans bet $120 billion on sports, a 27% increase from the previous year. That figure grew to $150 billion in 2024. Journalist Danny Funt investigates what's considered one of the most consequential — and least scrutinized — shifts in modern American sports in his new book, "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling."

On the next Charlotte Talks: freedom of the press. It’s a bedrock principle of American democracy and yet, one year into the second Trump administration, it is under attack. The Associated Press was banned from the White House Press room, journalists refused to comply with Pentagon rules controlling the narrative, the government defunded Public Broadcasting and Trump is suing and threatening networks and newspapers. We look at the damage done and what might be next.

The region prepares for a second dose of snow and ice. Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown pleads guilty to wire fraud. The former owner of the Charlotte Checkers is indicted on tax fraud charges. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster calls on lawmakers to raise the state's base teacher pay.

In January, President Trump urged Congress to cap credit card interest rates at 10% and said Americans are being “ripped off” by credit card companies. Bankers quickly opposed the idea, with some calling it an economic disaster. There is also debate over capping credit card late fees. We look at the pros and cons of these proposals and whether any of them would lead to more affordability.

Record snowfall blankets the region. CLT tries to dig out from a major backlog. Hundreds gather in uptown to protest ICE actions in Minneapolis. Charlotte Symphony Music Director Kwame Ryan wins his first Grammy award. The Charlotte Hornets now hold the NBA's longest winning streak.

Moshe Gildenman was a civic leader and musician in a small Ukrainian town until — one day in 1942 — Nazis murdered 2,000 Jews in his village, including his wife and daughter. He escaped with his son, carrying a revolver, a handful of bullets and a Yiddish songbook. His story of resilience, resistance and revenge is told in a new book by UNC Charlotte musicologist James Grymes.

A government audit finds 18 areas of non-compliance in the Charlotte Area Transit System's safety plan. CMS closes again due to weather, but isn't planning to add days later. The NTSB releases its preliminary report on the Statesville plane crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and six others in December.

As we approach Super Bowl Sunday, we check in with veteran New York Times reporter Ken Belson. His new book, 'Everyday is Sunday,' dives into how the NFL’s commissioner, Roger Goodell, and its two most powerful owners, Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft, turned the league into a cultural phenomenon. We get an inside look at how America’s favorite sport achieved its status — and how these three men let nothing stand in their way.

NCDOT says the new I-485 Express lanes around Charlotte are set to open February 28. CMS extends its inclement weather disruption to an eighth straight day. Siemens Energy says it will invest $421 million to expand operations in N.C. The Charlotte Hornets sweep the NBA's Eastern Conference awards for January.

On this "Charlotte Talks," we listen to the candidate forum WFAE hosted Tuesday evening with two of the men running for sheriff in Mecklenburg County. Both are Democrats — no Republican is running. Incumbent Garry McFadden and challenger Antwain Nance were unavailable, so we hear from retired Chief Deputy Sheriff Rodney Collins and retired CMPD Sgt. Ricky Robbins.

NCDOT announces plans to elevate I-77 express lanes through uptown. Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is mentioned in several emails to and from late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prisma Health hospitals now requires masks for all visitors and patients to help slow the spread of measles in S.C. The Hornets make a pair of trades before the NBA trade deadline.

Gov. Josh Stein signs an executive order to boost N.C.'s mental health system. The city of Charlotte considers new rules for street vendors and taxi services. WFAE and Primal Brewery announce the release of a new collaboration brew called Ale Things Considered. Our First Friday Arts panel looks ahead to February events.

We discuss a precious time capsule we have here in North Carolina — our state archives. We'll discuss with the state archivist what it takes to maintain history and how someone can find pieces of themselves reflected in archives. We also find out what you won’t discover in the state's archives, and why that is.

Mecklenburg County leaders are expected to be questioned today by Republican lawmakers in Raleigh on issues like crime and ICE cooperation. West Charlotte residents are furious over NCDOT's plans to elevate I-77 express lanes through uptown. The Carolinas set a new recording last week for energy usage.

"The music is serious, but I never take it seriously. I believe that you can make deeply personal music without sacrificing a sense of humor or self-awareness. It’s equal parts therapy and irony. Don’t tell my therapist”The coronavirus outbreak has spurred a number of musicians to “press pause” on their plans, whether it was for concerts or travel. But COVID-19 hasn’t stopped musicians from being creative, finding inspiration and recording new songs from the comfort of home. That includes North Carolina piano pop band Tennis Elbow, which released a new full-length album inspired by and recorded entirely during the pandemic.