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Charlotte City Council approves $25 million in upgrades to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. A jury finds two men guilty of killing Brooks Sandwich House co-owner Scott Brooks. The Cornelius Police Dept. says it's still actively searching for Madalina Cojocari three years after her disappearance.

Iryna's Law goes into effect on Monday. A proposed data center in eastern N.C. would be one of the largest in the southeast. Area farmers say Trump Administration tariffs will increase the cost of food this holiday season. Charlotte's Thanksgiving Eve Parade begins at 5:30 in uptown.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and new city council members will be sworn in this evening. Local leaders say they're prepared for today's implementation of Iryna's Law. Family members of some of those detained by Border Patrol's Charlotte operation are struggling to locate their loved ones. McAdenville lights up for Christmas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pro-transit group has raised $1.7 million for its sales tax referendum push. Charlotte's latest business news headlines, including American Airlines' plans for CLT. Home prices in the region keep going up. And will SC be the next state to jump on the gerrymander bandwagon?

Charlotte-area food banks brace for SNAP cuts as N.C. sues the federal government. South Carolina asks for donations to help with food aid. Charlotte FC loses its first playoff game. CMS passes a new AI policy. And is the Mayor's Racial Equity Initiative meeting its goals?

Some Charlotte area nonprofits are stepping up to help people poised to lose SNAP benefits this weekend. Head Start programs across N.C. will be forced to close their doors today due to the government shutdown. Participation in early voting for Tuesday's municipal election is up sharply. N.C. scientists discover a new species of dinosaur.

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.

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.

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.

Former Gov. Roy Cooper will run for U.S. Senate. Encouraging news for one of N.C.'s endangered species. Plans to convert jazz legend John Coltrane's childhood home into a tourist destination may be on hold. Complaints increase about food vendors operating in Mecklenburg County without permits.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we explore some of the work of photographer Annie Leibovitz, on display at the Mint Museum, and a unique exhibit at the Bechtler that uses sound to experience various visual works.

Extreme temperatures exceeding 100 degrees are expected this weekend. Roof Above will end its substance abuse treatment program next month. A look at why homelessness remains a pressing issue in Charlotte. A conversation with the playwright of a new comedy that addresses Charlotte's residential development and more.

Authorities released the names of the six people killed Saturday morning in a traffic crash on I-485. U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman says he’s running for South Carolina governor. Charlotte FC’s recent form has them back in playoff contention. Tommy Tomlinson signs off.