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The N.C. Board of Elections says isn't sure when new presidential ballots will be printed without Robert F. Kennedy's name on them. The Matthews Board of Commissioners votes to postpone a ruling on short-term rentals. S.C. Congressman Joe Wilson collapses at an event in Washington, D.C.

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to author Alice Driver. She spent years talking to injured and debilitated workers at Tyson chicken plants in Arkansas, and wrote a book about it called “Life and Death of the American Worker.”

Investigators search two Cleveland County properties in connection with the February 2000 disappearance of Asha Degree. Law enforcement agencies band together in Gaston County to address rampant retail theft. Mecklenburg County launches a new machine learning project to predict flooding. The Panthers lose again.

The man accused of trying to assassinate former president Donald Trump on Sunday has a long criminal record in North Carolina. Charlotte City Council members wrestle with the issue of residential density. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young gets benched.

Across North Carolina’s public universities and some private campuses, diversity, equity and inclusion programs are undergoing a major overhaul. We shed light on how these policy changes are playing out in North Carolina, how students and faculty are responding, and what this dismantling of DEI efforts may mean for the future of higher education in the state.

Charlotte Douglas airport officials say they have not been notified of any plans for ICE agents to operate at the airport. Gov. Josh Stein says he supports a pause on plans to build new I-77 toll lanes. Phil Berger requests a second recount in his primary race against Sam Page. Etihad Airways begins service from CLT to Abu Dhabi.

Two years ago, Americans bet $120 billion on sports, a 27% increase from the previous year. That figure grew to $150 billion in 2024. Journalist Danny Funt investigates what's considered one of the most consequential — and least scrutinized — shifts in modern American sports in his new book, "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling."

Former Mecklenburg County Sheriff candidate Ricky Robbins takes role as Chief Deputy. Republican Mecklenburg County Commission candidate Aaron Marin drops out of race after his home is targeted in a drive-by shooting. Capital Group selects Charlotte for its new East Coast operations hub. The Charlotte Hornets inch closer to a playoff spot.

Around 10,000 gather in uptown Charlotte for a No Kings protest against Trump administration policies. CMS considers a once-rejected proposal to change the status of some of its early college programs. Latino voter participation remained low during this month's primary.

Citing safety concerns, NCDOT cancels a tour of neighborhoods near the I-77 toll lane project. The Charlotte City Council approves $25 million for repairs to the BoPlex. Duke Energy plans two 425-megawatt natural gas turbines at its Buck Steam Station near Salisbury. UNC Charlotte hires Wes Miller as its new men's basketball coach.

Spring offers a natural opportunity to reset. We bring together a therapist, professional organizer and financial expert to explore how your environment, habits and money all impact your sense of control and well-being. They'll also share practical tips you could use today.

Senate leader Phil Berger concedes his primary loss to Sam Page. CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill recommends a $2.1 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year. UNC Chapel Hill fires men's basketball coach Hubert Davis. Rap superstar DaBaby will launch a new hip hop music festival in Concord this summer.

Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page maintains his lead over Senate leader Phil Berger after a machine recount. N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson sues to block a merger between TV giants Nexstar and Tegna. CMS is moving to adopt its 2026-27 budget. Winthrop University upperclassmen are experiencing a housing crunch after demolition of two dorms.

Gaston County Commissioners vote to transfer $10 million to Gaston County Schools. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is brainstorming ways to extend the proposed Silver Line light rail into Matthews. The Lovin' Life Music Fest is not happening this summer.

Phil Berger has conceded. The most powerful politician in North Carolina, after several recounts and election protests, has admitted defeat to his primary challenger, Sheriff Sam Page. Berger has dominated state politics for well over a decade, shaping both policy and power. Now, there’s a political power vacuum.

Duke Energy announces $4.9 million in profits. Gov. Josh Stein says energy efficiency rebates are now available statewide. CMS forecasts growth in area charter schools. The Charlotte City Council approves new rules for native plants and pollinator gardens. Early voting for the March primary begins Thursday.

WFAE, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, hosted a forum with the Democratic candidates for Mecklenburg County Commission at the WFAE Center for Civic and Community Engagement in uptown Charlotte.

Early voting begins today for the 2026 primaries. A new report finds the American Southeast is more focused on energy generation than energy efficiency. Lake Lure hopes to welcome back tourists this summer. The Charlotte region area added more jobs in 2025 than any other metro area in the country except NYC.

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster endorses Lt. Gov. Pam Evette to succeed him. A school bus crash near Gastonia sends fourteen elementary students to the hospital. Westside residents launch an effort to persuade Charlotte City Council to withhold support for new I-77 express toll lanes.

Lowe's Home Improvement is cutting around 600 corporate jobs. Hundreds march through uptown Charlotte against the Islamic Republic in Iran. Drought conditions worsen across N.C. Huntersville-based 23/XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500.