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Gov. Josh Stein requests more than $1B in Helene relief funding. Catawba County says Lincoln County students affected by this weekend's county-line shift can remain enrolled in Lincoln County schools through graduation. The developer of Brooklyn Village is proposing a major change to what would be built first.

President Trump withdraws a proposed rule to stop PFAS groundwater pollution. The cost of car insurance in N.C. is likely going up. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals refuses to take up the fight between Jefferson Griffin and Allison Riggs over who won a seat on the N.C. Supreme Court. Charlotte sets a temperature record.

The 2020 shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man, while he was jogging in a Georgia neighborhood, reignited an outcry against racial injustice, and it also rippled through the running community. We examine what it means to "run while Black" — and the push to make running more accessible and welcoming.

Former Mecklenburg state House member Wesley Harris is challenging incumbent Drew Kromer to chair the Mecklenburg Democratic Party. UNC Greensboro drops a DEI course requirement. Winston-Salem native Ben Folds resigns from his position at the National Symphony Orchestra. Charlotte's William Byron wins the Daytona 500.

Protesters in uptown Charlotte spoke out Monday against Republican Jefferson Griffin's efforts to toss out tens of thousands of votes in the North Carolina Supreme Court race. A nonprofit led by former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's wife is appealing a state order to repay more than $100k in federal funding. Mecklenburg County Solid Waste now accepts solar panels for recycling.

State regulators approve Duke Energy's plans to supply more energy while lowering emissions. N.C. universities are still assessing the latest directive from the federal Dept. of Education. An illegal BASE jumper gets snagged on an uptown high-rise. The Carolina Panthers re-sign quarterback Andy Dalton.

Albemarle Corporation plans to reopen the Kings Mountain lithium mine. N.C. settles its lawsuit against Pactiv Evergreen. Higher health insurance rates are on the horizon for state employees. Fiestas Patrias holds its 8th annual Afrolatinos event this weekend.

The CMS Board of Education is anticipating some headwinds on next year's budget. A third York County superintendent is retiring. CATS rolls out a new micro-transit program on Monday. A local entrepreneur goes viral for her unique crocheting skills.

Meet the three Charlotte semifinalists for this year’s James Beard Awards for individuals who excel in the culinary industry. They'll share how they contribute to national recognition of the city through food — and, this year, drinks.

Online sports gambling was legalized statewide last March — and as wagers increased, so did calls to a hotline for those seeking help. Who is at risk for problem gambling? How can they get support? We ask the experts.

Crews continue to fight fires burning across North and South Carolina. The City of Charlotte is updating its plan to cut carbon pollution. UNC System schools were notified Friday that more funding cuts are on the way. Lincoln County ends water fluoridation.

CATS admits it never studied how many people might ride their proposed transit routes before making recommendations to the city last month. Gov. Josh Stein requests $19B in additional federal Helene relief funds. Belmont Abbey College president Bill Thierfelder announces his retirement. The 50th anniversary of the Siloam Bridge collapse will be observed this Sunday.

A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody for allegedly threatening to carry out mass shootings at several Charlotte area schools. CATS launches its new microtransit system. Tega Cay's deer problem has become another community's food solution. Yemeni and Middle Eastern coffee shops are popping up around Charlotte.

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency as wildfires burn across the state. Wells Fargo walks back its climate finance commitments. USFS crews are working to contain a fire burning in Uwharrie National Forest, east of Charlotte.

The N.C. Senate passes a bill requiring state law enforcement agencies to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Gastonia's 2024 crime report shows a significant decrease from the previous year. The ACC settles its legal dispute with Clemson and Florida State University.

An EF-1 tornado touches down in Union County. An historic Hickory mill village used in the film "The Hunger Games" is up for sale. Charlotte is now home to the country's largest car wash company. Odyssey Logistics moves its global headquarters to the Queen City.

We take a closer look at what’s been going on in the General Assembly since it returned to session and which proposed bills have a chance to advance.

The Dept. of Government Efficiency has cancelled two federal agency leases for Charlotte offices. A new state senate bill aims to eliminate DEI initiatives from public schools. Flu deaths in N.C. are at the highest level since 2018.

A Davidson College student group is facing disciplinary action after handing out pro-Israel content on campus. CATS is gathering public feedback on its multibillion-dollar expansion plans. Spirit Airlines adds additional flights from Charlotte. Pertussis is on the rise in the state.

Two CMPD officers are recovering after being shot Friday. CMS officials say they're revising their processes to communicate better with parents about threats to schools. Protesters in Rock Hill Sunday spoke out against recent cuts to government programs and the federal workforce.