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Last year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children logged more than a half million reports of online enticement, manipulation and sextortion of children. This school year, districts are helping students spot this dangerous trend. We hear from a survivor of online grooming and those working to prevent it.

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"

Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather has asked the State Bureau of Investigation to examine allegations made against Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden. Sycamore Brewing shelves plans for a new taproom in Cotswold Village. Gov. Josh Stein endorses Rodney Sadler over incumbent Carla Cunningham for a state House seat in Mecklenburg County.

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.

The Charlotte City Council swears in three new members. Mecklenburg County Commissioner Elaine Powell says she will not file for a fifth term. K&W Cafeterias closes all eight remaining locations. Overdose deaths among Black and Hispanic residents in Mecklenburg County are on the rise.

Mecklenburg County Commissioners appoint six new members to the Metro. Public Transit Authority board. NCDMV announces changes to prevent noncitizens from registering to vote. The family story of a 27-year-old Honduran man detained during the "Charlotte's Web" immigration operation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We’re speaking with the three new faces on the Charlotte City Council. All ran on keeping communities safe, expanding affordable housing and improving transportation. Charlotte has been grappling with those issues for years — and now that Joi Mayo, J.D. Mazuera Arias and Kimberly Owens have started their terms, we’ll see how their priorities translate into action.

Hundreds gathered in uptown Sunday to stand in solidarity with Iranians demonstrating against the Islamic Republic in Iran. Officials in Union County are trying to identify the source of a series of loud booms. The town of Matthews will spend more than $17 million to redesign John Street. The Panthers come up short of a playoff win.

Charlotte City Council approves $4.3 million to help get the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority up and running. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster is calls for his state to offer free breakfast at public schools. Mecklenburg County health officials say the measles virus has been detected in area wastewater. Charlotte's Durag Festival has been suspended this year.

Gov. Josh Stein is imploring state lawmakers to pass a budget. A Superior Court judge will consider the petition to remove Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Elon University will open a full-time law school on the Queens University campus. A group of Buddhist monks walking the country for peace have reached Rock Hill.

Kannapolis celebrates the MLK holiday. Duke Energy says customers will soon see a price increase on their bills. Barber-Scotia College gets its tax-exempt status back. The measles outbreak in South Carolina continues to expand. Winter weather is on its way this weekend.

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.

Thousands gather at Marion Diehl Recreation Center to see a group of Buddhist monks on a cross-country walk for peace. The mother of a Renaissance West STEAM Academy student claims her son was assaulted by a school administrator. Former S.C. representative RJ May has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material.