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The FBI offers a reward for information leading to an arrest in the mass shooting Sunday in Catawba County. The Cornelius Bound of Commissioners unanimously rejects a major rezoning request on Bailey Road. A Mecklenburg County jail employee has been fired after stabbing another employee.

The Metropolitan Transit Commission adopts the updated Transit System Plan. The City of Charlotte's settlement with CMPD chief Johnny Jennings will pay him $305,000, including a boost to his pension. Rockingham Speedway in Richmond County is for sale. The Carolina Panthers start preseason practices.

Ardrey Kell Principal Jamie Brooks is retiring at the end of the month. Mecklenburg County Commissioners restore some of the the funding cuts made to community organizations in the county manager's proposed budget. CATS plans to terminate the leases of six businesses inside the main bus station uptown. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signs a new "revenge porn" bill into law.

Mecklenburg County Commissioners approve a $2.5 billion budget. Protesters opposed to a new law enforcement training center in Matthews release live insects to disrupt the County Commission meeting. The Catawba County Sherriff's Office arrests a suspect in Sunday's mass shooting incident near Hickory.

Dawn Staley has shattered expectations at every level of women’s basketball. She’s an Olympic gold medalist, WNBA All-Star and considered the architect of the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team. She joins us to discuss her new book, "Uncommon Favor."

More charges have been filed in connection with the mass shooting at a weekend house party in Catawba County. Charlotte City Council member Tiawanna Brown will be challenged in the upcoming Democratic primary. The development of Brooklyn Village hits another roadblock. Amazon plans a $10 billion data center east of Charlotte.

Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown says the city's settlement with Police Chief Johnny Jennings is for $300,000. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles asks for help with improving council relationships. Eight candidates have applied to replace Tariq Bokhari on City Council. The Charlotte Hornets land the fourth overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft.

The City of Charlotte says interim city attorney Anthony Fox misspoke during last week's news conference regarding the settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. Wadesboro's interim police chief retires after threats stemming from the death of a K-9 officer. The Charlotte Hornets prepare for tonight's NBA draft lottery.

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to novelist Carl Hiaasen, who has been spinning wild tales of heroes and villains in Florida for nearly 40 years. They talk about his new book, “Fever Beach,” and lots more — including his longtime friendship with Jimmy Buffett.

CMS board members speak out after ICE officials detained a man Monday near Charlotte East Language Academy. Charlotte City Council considers a $3.6B budget for the fiscal year starting in July. N.C. State Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs gets sworn in. Rain continues to hamper the lead-up to this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio presents her 2025-26 county budget. A new bill would extend the grace period for renewing N.C. driver's licenses. Catawba College announces a $1 million anonymous gift. Monroe City Council votes to legalize roller skating and skateboarding in the downtown area.

The Charlotte City Council held a public hearing for people who want to finish out Tariq Bokhari's term. Many of the favorites at this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club struggled on day one. Businesses in western N.C. are hoping for a busy summer tourist season. NASCAR's All-Star race returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend.

Charlotte celebrates "Meck Dec Day." State Auditor Dave Boliek calls on the city of Charlotte to disclose how much money it paid CMPD chief Johnny Jennings. Charlotte's Park Score drops for a second consecutive year. NASCAR announces its 2026 Hall of Fame class.

N.C.'s auditor could issue a subpoena and force the city of Charlotte to release the details of its financial settlement with CMPD chief Johnny Jennings. Etihad Airways' announcement of nonstop service between Charlotte and Abu Dhabi came as a surprise to airport officials. Fort Mill student lunches will get more expensive next year.

This week on SouthBound, we're replaying host Tommy Tomlinson's 2018 talk with Dale Earnhardt Jr. There’s a new documentary produced by Dale Jr. on his dad, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, and the conversation gets into their complicated family dynamic.

Charlotte City Council votes to update the city's climate and energy goals. Council member LaWana Mayfield wants to identify who may be leaking information from closed sessions to the media. Ardrey Kell High School Principal Jamie Brooks has been suspended with pay. The Charlotte Symphony reaches a major fundraising milestone.

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings releases the full details of his settlement with the City of Charlotte. The CIAA basketball tournament will stay in Baltimore through 2029, despite a push to bring it back to Charlotte. The York School District names a new superintendent.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools makes its recommendation for the 2026-2027 academic calendar. NCDOT reports progress on reopening more than a thousand roads damaged by Helene. The Hindu festival Holi takes place today.

Gov. Josh Stein delivers his first State of the State address. The family of a Muslim student at Ardrey Kell High School is pushing for hate crime charges to be filed against a student they allege violently beat her and used racial slurs. CMPD breaks up a massive weekend street takeover with hundreds of participants. New census figures shed light on regional growth trends.

N.C. Senate Republicans pass their second anti-DEI bill of the year. Former Rep. Wiley Nickel announces he's running for U.S. Senate next year against presumed candidate Republican incumbent Thom Tillis. Catawba College receives an anonymous $2.1M gift to enhance the school's early childhood education program.