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Charlotte celebrates the Juneteenth holiday. The state Senate votes to add age restrictions for help and T-H-C products. Employees at N.C. private schools could soon be allowed to carry concealed handguns. FIFA's Club World Cup soccer tournament hits Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Dangerously high temperatures linger over the region.

From a buttery Bojangles biscuit to a classic cold bottle of Cheerwine — these brands do not just sell a product, they sell the “South.” Through commercials, slogans and stories, we’re diving into the world of Southern brands and how they shape identity, nostalgia, and market the region to itself and all around the world.

Any DJ can press play on a pre-made mix of music and hope for the best. But a good DJ is equal parts performer and listener, taking a pulse of the room and translating that feeling into a living mix of songs that taps into the crowd’s mood. And a great DJ is more than just an act, but also a community builder and an advocate for inclusivity.Charlotte's DJ Fannie Mae is most definitely in that “great” category, breaking ground as the first DJ for the Charlotte Ballet, as well as the go-to DJ for the Queen City’s museums, clubs and festivals.

Imagine assembling a crew of local rappers, singers and songwriters to pull together one of the best mixtapes in Charlotte. It's anything but simple, but that's all in a day's work for emerging hip-hop producer Yung Citizen.

Whether you're an independent musician or a DIY business owner, here are a few Charlotte tips to keep in mind: 1. Keep pounding (the pavement for opportunities) 2. Don't sell out (but make it sell). 3. Listen to the wise words (and beautiful R&B singer-songwriting) of entrepreneur artist Arsena Schroeder.

Listen to a playlist of classic soul songs (perhaps featuring legends like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin or Otis Redding), and you'll hear some common themes: resilience, love, healing. While contemporaries to the original soul movement, Soulganic brings the same sentiments and vintage sounds forward and takes them into the future with some indie flair and Latin twists.

It's no small thing for a musician to be called the "next best thing to come out of Charlotte," especially when such praise comes from Grammy Award winner (and Queen City native) Anthony Hamilton. Without a doubt, those are high expectations, and yet Jason Jet continues to soar over them with neo-R&B music that easily calls to mind Earth Wind & Fire, Pharrell and even some Phil Collins.

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announces he won't seek reelection next year. A 50-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is slated to reopen this fall. The Charlotte Hornets trade center Yusuf Nurkic to the Utah Jazz. The FIFA Club World Cup wraps up it's Charlotte visit this afternoon.

Michael Bryant is sworn in as Mecklenburg County Manager. Nine charged in $23 Million Medicaid fraud across the Carolinas. Sen. Thom Tillis says the Senate's current megabill would effectively end Medicaid expansion in N.C. Candidates begin lining up for the race for S.C. Governor.

It's been three years since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, unleashing a wave of Southern states to enact restrictive bans against abortion. North Carolina enacted its own 12-week ban, but that hasn't stopped the state from emerging as a Southern hub for out-of-state abortion seekers. We discuss the state of abortion access and care in N.C.

In fall 2018, North Carolina native Greg Cox released his debut full-length album titled “E T C .,” which takes the needle of a record player and places it in the grooves of gospel, R&B and soul. The album title gives us a glimpse into the multi-hyphenate's world as a gospel singer, R&B producer husband, father and Charlotte community-builder.

A trial to redraw North Carolina's electoral maps begins. The N.C. Senate sends the latest Helene relief package to the House. A new program in N.C. aims to bring solar installation prices down.

The N.C. Senate approves a bill that advances Mecklenburg County's transportation plan. Charlotte's heat index soars to 109 degrees this week. The Charlotte Hornets select Duke guard Kon Kneuppel with the 4th pick in the NBA draft. The empty parking garage in uptown may not stay empty much longer.

A bill to allow Mecklenburg County voters to decide the fate of a one percent sales tax increase has passed the N.C. House. The Catawba County Sheriff's Office announces additional charges in last month's Mountain View mass shooting. Queens University of Charlotte is granted full membership to the NCAA's Division I. The Charlotte Hornets select fourth in tonight's NBA draft.

This has been a historic year for women in rap and hip-hop, all the way to the 2021 Grammy Awards when Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé broke records as the first pair of women to win in the best rap performance category. As NPR Music put it, “To know what tomorrow sounds like, one need only listen to the women in rap today.” And to know what the future of Charlotte hip-hop is, one need only turn to rhythmic lyricist ReeCee Raps.

For this 100th Amplifier episode, we talk to up-and-coming rapper Lute, who embodies “the Charlotte music dream." He was born and raised in the 704, recruited by rap legend J. Cole and signed to his Dreamville Records label, received a Grammy nomination and earned a Platinum plaque for his collaboration with DaBaby and Kendrick Lamar.

Charlotte native DEVN has had a busy (musical) summer. The up-and-coming music producer not only appeared on a new hit with chart-topping North Carolina rapper Lute, he also debuted "St. Luke St.," an electrified hip-hop album named after his hometown street in West Charlotte.

Charlotte has a rich history of funk music. Back in 1965, the "Grandmaster of Funk" himself Mr. James Brown recorded his single “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” right here in the Queen City. As one of Charlotte’s longest-running jazz-funk collectives, Groove 8 has its own Charlotte soul story to share.

Grammy Award-winning Charlottean Anthony Hamilton shares new music and what we can all learn from being raised in the South and pivoting through the pandemic.

Some may recognize jazz as being the lifeblood of New Orleans, but what of Charlotte? President and CEO of JazzArts Charlotte Lonnie Davis shares what it takes to sustain (and evolve) "America's Classical Music" in the Queen City. Celebrate the joyful noise of Jazz Appreciation Month with this 2018 encore edition of Amplifier.