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N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper signs the "SHALOM Act" into law. Mecklenburg County teachers may see less of a raise than had been expected. The North Carolina Forest Service urges residents to consider the risks of dry conditions ahead of July 4th celebrations.

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Deesha Philyaw, author of “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,” and Kiese Laymon, author of books including “Heavy” and “Long Division.” They’re teaming up for a new podcast on nonfiction writing, and they have lots of thoughts about it.

No charges will be filed against a Pineville police sergeant who shot and killed an unarmed man. A pilot program from Mecklenburg County strives to help people returning to society from prison. Officials discover two leatherback sea turtle nests at Cape Hatteras. Former Charlotte Hornets great Kemba Walker retires.

Charlotte City Council is set to vote tonight on Bank of America Stadium renovation funding. South Carolina residents will see a larger income tax cut than originally expected. Jeff Jackson and Dan Bishop hold their first debate for N.C. attorney general.

A Mecklenburg County judge has denied a request from news outlets to release body camera footage from the deadly April 29 shootout. A fire at Charlotte Douglas airport's old control tower was caused by dripping molten slag. Gaston County officials warn about a new tax scam.

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to North Carolina author Kristy Woodson Harvey, whose 11th novel, “A Happier Life,” comes out next week. They talk about her new book, how she stays inspired, and how her career started with a squash that looked like Elvis.

CMPD confirms lone gunman in deadly April 29 shootout with law enforcement. Mooresville receives test results on groundwater contamination from a coal-ash sinkhole. Sullenberger Aviation Museum opens. Wooden Robot Brewery fined $2,000 following death of co-founder.

Charlotte plans $650M overhaul of Bank of America Stadium. A $700M casino resort is set to begin construction in Kings Mountain. A Charlotte City Council committee votes to recommend $1M to build affordable housing for teachers. The StoryCorps Charlotte radio series begins.

A severe storm knocks out power to more than 4,000 Duke Energy customers. Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport protest for higher wages. Mecklenburg County commissioners approve a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The North Carolina House passes a bill to automatically send 16- and 17-year-olds accused of serious crimes to adult court. Novant Health gets permission to acquire two Iredell County hospitals. Rock Hill officials warn of an impending property tax hike. The N.C. Music Hall of Fame announces its 2024 inductees.

Charlotte officials unveil a plan to make uptown safer. A new flood disclosure rule protects North Carolina homebuyers from flood risk. Atrium Health settles legal dispute with the heirs of Cannon Mills. Charlotte FC's Karol Swiderski is on his way back from a stint in Europe.

NCDOT raises the expected cost of building I-77 toll lanes in south Charlotte to $5 billion. Gastonia will roll out new rideshare system on Monday. Charlotte athletes compete at the USA Track & Field Olympic Trials. The LIBRE Initiative encourages Latino voters to embrace conservative ideals.

Census figures show that the average age of North Carolinians continues to rise. Last month was the driest June on record. The Charlotte Hornets rehire former star player Kemba Walker ... as a coach. This week's StoryCorps conversation shines a light on the historic Brookhill Village neighborhood.

Seventeen people become U.S. citizens at the Charlotte Museum of History’s annual naturalization ceremony. North Carolina election officials are being called to testify before a legislative committee to talk about their treatment of third-party candidates. An ongoing legal challenge to a death penalty case in Rowan County is spotlighting a 1980s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that bars using race as a reason to exclude jurors in trials.

Superintendent Crystal Hill lays out her plan for academic gains over the next five years. Charlotte City Council hears public response to the Bank of America Stadium renovation proposal. A new study shows robust growth in North Carolina business applications.

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson interviews a legend: the mystery writer James Lee Burke, who has written 46 books and is still going strong at age 87. He’s got a new novel out in his Dave Robicheaux series, and he talks to Tommy about that — and a lot more.

Charlotte City Council will hear more about the $800M Bank of America Stadium overhaul tonight. Healthcare premiums for thousands of state employees and retirees are expected to increase. The ACC is still alive in this year's College World Series. Tommy Tomlinson says Dan Bishop may have hit a new low.

The York County sheriff race is headed for a runoff. Suicide attempts at the Mecklenburg County jail are on the rise. The coming school year will see no increase in the number of North Carolina charter schools. Charlotte launches the CLT+ Español app.

North Carolina budget talks appear stalled over how to spend a $1B surplus. Charlotte City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on proposed Bank of America Stadium funding. Wells Fargo fires remote employees for using "mouse jigglers." Bryson DeChambeau wins golf's U.S. Open at Pinehurst.

North Carolina is seeing severe drought conditions in many parts of the state. Duke Energy has removed about one-fifth of the coal ash stored at the Marshall Steam Station. The Charlotte Observer will publish a print edition only three days a week. The Republican National Convention kicks off tonight in Milwaukee.