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Gov. Josh Stein gives a positive outlook on the state's economic development. Duke Energy asks to withdraw a proposed renewable energy certificate program. State officials urge Congress to help Outer Banks homeowners before more houses fall into the ocean. A look at how area officials plan to spend nearly $75 million to address the opioid crisis.

A suspect has been arrested in Friday's rush hour stabbing on Charlotte's Blue Line light rail. The Lovin' Life Music Festival will not return in 2026. Union County officials are investigating an incident at Parkwood High School in which a student attacked a teacher. N.C.'s hemp industry is under threat as a result of the new federal government spending bill.

We look back on some of the biggest economic news of the year for the region. We also take a moment to consider what’s in store for the region in 2026.

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.

Scout Motors announces new headquarters in Charlotte. The U.S. Senate's continuing resolution to end the government shutdown could have implications for N.C.'s hemp and THC industry. Mecklenburg County purchases a historic farm in Huntersville with plans to build a park.

CMS officials are reassuring families of student safety after news broke of immigration agents heading to Charlotte. Charlotte City Council member James Smuggie Mitchell says he's recovering from cancer. NCDOT unveils plans to rebuild I-77 from uptown to South Carolina.

CLT forecasts a big drop in Thanksgiving travel. Immigration raids shutter Charlotte businesses. Auditor finds delays with hurricane relief. And what are Republicans saying about the Border Patrol in North Carolina?

Charlotte officials say Operation Charlotte's Web is ending. The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security says more than 370 have been arrested since the crackdown began Saturday. N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning people to beware of immigration scams. The treasurer of a parent teacher organization in Union County has been charged with embezzlement.

Testimony continued Thursday in the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR by local racing teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. New CMPD Chief Estella Patterson will be sworn in today. A State Board of Education advisory committee is recommending a master’s degree for all school social workers in the state.

The man accused of stabbing a passenger Friday on Charlotte's light rail has been held without bond. A new task force is redesigning how the state measures school performance. Matthews appoints Melia James as Town Manager. Evacuees of the 2022 Winston Weaver Fertilizer plan could soon get compensation.

Charlotte City Council approves a $3.4 million marketing contract to improve the image of its public transit. State regulators will hold a public meeting on Duke Energy's proposal to combine its two Carolina utility companies. The CMS Board of Education extends the contract of Superintendent Crystal Hill.

CMS enrollment numbers drop to the lowest since 2012. Buried asbestos is an issue again in Davidson. South Carolinians face new limitations on SNAP spending. Some Charlotte-area businesses are moving towards a return to office schedule of five days a week.

NASCAR, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports reach a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit. The co-owner of Sycamore Brewing is arrested on statutory rape and burglary charges. Community leaders ask NCDOT not to widen I-77, and to consider burying some of the existing highway.

When Donald Trump returned to office, he took aim at scientific research and discontinued or disrupted funding, at one point cutting it to the lowest levels in decades. Our state has felt the impact and stands to lose billions of dollars. As the Trump administration refocuses its research priorities, we hear more about how North Carolina is navigating these shifts.

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps is stepping down. New I-485 express lanes are on track to open in February. Mecklenburg County records a record year for air quality. A little-known state law is behind a petition this week to have Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden removed from office.

Hundreds of teachers across N.C. protested Wednesday for better pay. Avelo Airlines designates Concord Padgett Regional Airport as its main N.C. base. CNBC names Charlotte "King of the Stock Market in 2025"

Hundreds gathered in First Ward Park Thursday evening to protest Wednesday's killing of a U.S. citizen by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Sections of I-485 in NE Charlotte will close briefly this afternoon for blasting operations. PNC Music Pavilion has a new name. The NFL playoffs include the Panthers for the first time since 2017.

For years, Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather has lobbied for more staffing in his office, which has not had a significant increase in nearly 15 years. With Iryna’s Law now on the books, he should be able to hire 10 more prosecutors. Will that be enough? We will ask about that and about his impression of how the law might affect public safety, as well as other issues facing the DA’s office.

Backlash is growing against Charlotte's Sycamore Brewery after its co-founder was arrested and charged with three felonies. A church in Optimist Park is getting mixed reaction for its nativity scene. Ahead of March's primary, Rep. Carla Cunningham is walking back some of her controversial comments about immigration.

In 1944, Hickory became the epicenter of a polio outbreak. First one case, then dozens more until hospitals in Charlotte and Gastonia were overwhelmed. Hickory didn’t have its own hospital, but a decision was made to build one. That’s the Miracle of Hickory, but there’s a lot more to it.