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WFAE has been exploring the crisis brewing in North Carolina’s mental health system. That includes a shortage of state hospital beds.

The Mecklenberg Board of Elections confirms JD Mazuera Arias's District 5 primary victory. A new art exhibit in uptown explores how companies use misdirection to avoid scrutiny. Lake Lure's Flowering Bridge will be rebuilt. Another earthquake rattles S.C. The Panthers lose a pair of offensive linemen to injury.

Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte announce plans to merge. A recount of the Charlotte City Council District 5 race confirms JD Mazuera Arias's victory. The National Park Service reopens a 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway. S.C. Highway Patrol plans an enforcement surge in York County.

Safety on Charlotte's transit system takes center stage at the Metropolitan Transit Commission meeting. Charlotte-based rapper DaBaby's new video reenacts last month's deadly stabbing on the Lynx Blue Line. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden accuses former employees of betrayal, disloyalty, and character assassination.

CATS says its security plan for the Lynx Blue Line is now fully operational. CMPD arrests four in connection with the shooting of a four-year-old boy. Charlotte City Council member Marjorie Molina concedes defeat in the District 5 primary. Wake Forest Univ. announces tuition waivers for families making under $200,000.

More than 1,000 people gather at a South End vigil for Iryna Zarutska; N.C. lawmakers move on a bill in response to her murder. Charlotte City Council approves expanded security in and near transit property. UNC Charlotte moves up the U.S. News rankings of colleges.

After many ups and downs, the film industry in North Carolina is making gains. Last year, film and TV productions here generated more than $302 million in direct in-state spending and Charlotte is taking in some of that money with productions like "The Hunting Wives," "Roofman," "Bad Counselors" and "Top Chef" shooting here. We take a closer look at what this means for our economy, culture and workforce.

N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby launches a pretrial release task force. S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 16 other attorneys general in urging universities to protect free speech. A new historic commemorative marker is unveiled in Huntersville. Lyme disease cases are on the rise in N.C.

N.C. Republicans pass a crime bill expanding execution methods for death row inmates. Matthews residents voice concerns over a proposed data center. A new study shows which areas of Charlotte are the hottest. Spark Centro gets a new president.

Polls are open today for Charlotte's municipal elections. The Nation's Report Card paints a sobering picture of academic achievement across the country. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles issues a new statement on the murder of Iryna Zarutska.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles easily wins the Democratic primary. All four at-large incumbents retain their council their seats. Krista Bokhari wins the District 6 primary. Federal charges have been levied against the man accused of stabbing a Ukrainian woman on the Lynx Blue Line last month.

Sept. 11th remembrance events are scheduled around the region. Charlotte city leaders continue to speak out in the aftermath of the killing of Iryna Zarutska. Voter turnout was up sharply in Charlotte's municipal election Tuesday. Panda Fest comes to the Queen City this weekend.

Ben Greene, a trans man, speaker and author of "My Child Is Trans, Now What?," is on a mission to bring joy, humor and humanity into the conversation about raising and supporting trans children. Greene will share his philosophy of “joy-centered” storytelling, why he wrote his book, and what he’s learned speaking with families across the country.

N.C. Republicans vow to craft a crime bill in response to last month's deadly stabbing on Charlotte's light rail. The Carolina Panthers fire an employee after comments he posted on social media about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. NCDOT has awarded Mecklenburg County an $8.7 million grant to improve a stretch of Idlewild Rd.

The stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line is getting national attention and a response from the White House. That comes as city elections take place. The results are in, and we’ll catch you up. Last week, CMS announced good news for testing, but this week brings more sobering news: nationwide declines in 12th grade math and reading scores. In short, they are abysmal. Plus, Charlotte FC goes for history.

Gov. Josh Stein will announce his latest federal budget request today, which includes more Helene recovery funding. State Auditor Dave Boliek criticizes Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and city leadership over the $305k settlement paid to police chief Johnny Jennings. Charlotte F.C. ties an MLS record for consecutive wins, secures a playoff spot.

Triangle-based Duke Health has crossed into the Piedmont region, expanding its footprint into Atrium Health and Novant Health territory. Duke acquired Lake Norman Regional in Mooresville in April and will rebrand the hospital as Duke Health Lake Norman. What will this mean for health care?

Sen. Thom Tillis says he's skeptical of sending National Guard troops to police cities. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden faces criticism for pursuing a potential collaboration with rapper DaBaby. A proposed data center in Matthews has been withdrawn.

A new N.C. law requiring sheriffs to work more closely with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement went into effect Wednesday. Duke Energy files its 2025 Carbon Plan. A 93-year-old barbecue in north Charlotte ends its run. NASCAR returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.

A federal judge upholds N.C.'s Senate map. The federal government shutdown will furlough about 200 state employees. A preliminary report from N.C. State Auditor Dave Boliek faults CATS for not hiring enough armed security on the light rail system. Cuts to N.C.'s Medicaid provider reimbursements take effect today.