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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.

Gov. Roy Cooper on the short list of vice presidential candidates for the Kamala Harris campaign. CMS offers online learning materials to help kids keep their skills sharp over summer break. Concord Padgett Regional Airport plans a major route expansion. Donald Trump makes a campaign stop in Charlotte tonight.

CMPD says juvenile crime in Charlotte is a worsening problem. Gov. Roy Cooper addresses VP running mate speculation. Two more Charlotte breweries are closing. Russian passes Vietnamese to become the third most common language spoken in the homes of Charlotte-Mecklenburg schoolchildren.

North Carolina's congressional Democrats praised President Biden after he announced he will not run for reelection. Trump brings his campaign to Charlotte on Wednesday. Drought conditions have worsened across the state. NCDOT is seeking public input on proposed improvements to Independence Boulevard.

Area residents react to Donald Trump's campaign rally in Charlotte. Former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley demands a Super PAC called "Haley Voters for Harris" stop using her name. Duke Energy finalizes a plan to power N.C. while reducing emissions. Longtime Charlotte Hornets arena announcer "Big Pat" Doughty has died.

The Charlotte City Council approves Bank of America Stadium renovation funding in 7-3 vote. Opera Carolina hires a new director. Runoff election today in the race for York County Sheriff. A new health hotline for North Carolina's Spanish-speaking population has launched.

Gaston County's sole homeless shelter will soon close. The developer of Brooklyn Village delays building the apartment complex ... again. More than 1,000 people gathered Wednesday at the Gantt Center to celebrate Juneteenth.

Mecklenburg County Commissioners approve a new agreement on how to run the Charlotte Area Transit System. North Carolina fishing licenses will cost more beginning July 1. Extreme temperatures are expected for the area through the weekend.

Tony Breeden wins the South Carolina runoff for York County Sheriff. The Charlotte Knights owners are selling the team and the uptown ballpark. The Charlotte Hornets pick twice in tonight's NBA draft. Silfab Solar gets approval to begin construction of a Fort Mill manufacturing plant.

Charlotte Hornets select French star Tidjane Salaun as first NBA draft pick. Mecklenburg Emergency Services has seen an uptick in heat-related calls. Zachary Turner wades into the Watauga River to learn all about a creature nicknamed the "snot otter."

The Matthews Board of Commissioners met to discuss setting standards for home-based lodging and short-term rentals. Gov. Cooper signed 12 bills on Monday, including one that allows customers to add mixed drinks with their to-go food orders. Rock Hill residents will see their energy bills go up next month.

CMPD believes four separate shooting incidents early Tuesday morning are related. Monroe City Council members look to find the right balance between food trucks and traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants. Duke Energy customers can now save money on their bills by putting stored energy onto the grid. The Copa America semifinal hits Bank of America Stadium tonight.

Bank of America Stadium hosts a raucous Copa America semifinal match. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson refutes reports a day care owned by his wife falsified information. A new lawsuit accuses the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office of "deliberate indifference" in the death of an inmate. The city of Davidson is asking dog walkers to help fight crime.

Two teens arrested in shooting spree that killed one man earlier this week. Vice President Harris visits Greensboro, as many Democrats call for Biden to end his reelection bid. Queens University makes budget cuts due to problems with the rollout of the new FAFSA. The New Generation of African American Philanthropists in Charlotte kicks off a campaign to focus more broadly on issues of equity.

A worldwide tech crash snarls CLT. Cornel West's party plans to sue North Carolina for recognition to put a third-party presidential candidate on the ballot. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has a shortage of bus mechanics. And counties in North Carolina are losing election directors at an alarming rate, thanks to low pay and polarization.

Mecklenburg Democrat Nicole Sidman has raised more than twice as much as her opponent, Republican Tricia Cotham. Ridership on NC By Train is up 20% compared to last year. The Charlotte Checkers are getting a new owner. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board is preparing a review of student assignment policies.

This week on SouthBound, we’re replaying our episode from last year with ESPN personality Ryan McGee. We talk about his work at ESPN and also about the book he wrote about his adventures in minor league baseball.

The North Carolina Board of Elections votes to allow Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on the presidential ballot in November, but denies the same for left-wing candidate Cornel West. Bridge replacement at the Anne Springs Close Greenway is expected to start this fall. Charlotte Water is investigating a large wastewater overflow on Charlottetowne Ave.

Charlotte developer Childress Klein plans to redevelop a major SouthPark property. BizWorthy looks at why three of Charlotte's professional sports teams have changed hands in the last year. A team of volunteers are mapping Charlotte's hottest neighborhoods.