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A new report from Uber, covering 2017 and 2018, says the claims range from unwanted touching and kissing to rape. Also, 19 people were killed in physical assaults during or soon after an Uber ride.

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The attack on the Capitol continues to cast a shadow over Congress as both a building and an institution, as it remains either the subject or subtext of most every political discussion in Washington.

Stephen F. Austin University beat No. 1 ranked Duke in one of the biggest men's college basketball upsets ever on Tuesday night.

Three weeks after the riot at the U.S. Capitol, voting data from North Carolina showed nearly 6,000 voters in the state changed their registration from Republican to another party.

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack is asking House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to voluntarily provide information on conversations he had with former President Trump that day.

Testimony in the Jan. 6 hearings so far has shown Cipollone present at key points in the leadup to Jan. 6 and on the day of the attack. He figured heavily in Tuesday's testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson.

Prosecutors laid out their case against Guy Reffitt, who is the first defendant connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to face trial. His attorney described the case as based on "hype."

If one's true love bought everything mentioned in the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas," it would cost more than $34,000, according to PNC Wealth Management's annual Christmas Price Index.

Ahead of the House Jan. 6 committee meeting Monday, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to law professor Kim Wehle about the importance of this moment for American democracy.

The latest stack of books from our go-to librarian will transport you to Newfoundland, New Orleans, Sierra Leone, Malaysia, Massachusetts, and the British Isles.

How can the U.S. encourage more vaccinations? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ahead of his meeting with President Biden about state strategies to increase COVID-19 vaccinations.

Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising in the U.S. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution?

Mike Collins and local journalists discuss this week's top stories, including why former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows was removed from North Carolina voter rolls. Also, as predicted, our COVID-19 infection numbers are rising again. And South Carolina’s governor has inserted himself into the dispute over the Panthers’ Rock Hill headquarters.

A Hip Hop festival within a festival – Celebrate Hip Hop culture, music, and artistry.
Conceived and organized by a group of Charlotte-area artists, We Are Hip Hop celebrates hip hop culture through performances and installations by visual artists, dancers, DJs, spoken word poets, graffiti artists, and more. Slammaster Boris “Bluz” Rogers, visual artist Bree Stallings, dancer and CrayzeeBeat Dance founder AJ Glasco and Heal Charlotte Executive Director Greg Jackson have come together in collaboration with Blumenthal Performing Arts to present the multi-day celebration.

The two-day We Are Hop Hop weekend kicks off the festival with DJ battles, 7 to smoke b-boy battles, and live dance performances from Charlotte professional dancers, and international dance artists. Concluding the weekend will be a faith-friendly after-church, “WE OUTSIDE Block Party” on Sunday. See the full lineup below:



Saturday, September 17th

7 to smoke all styles battles – 4p – 6p
DJ battles – 6p – 8p
Sunday, September 18th

We Outside Block Party 12p – 5p

Jay Johnston was arrested in California on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts invites the public to attend a special “Pay What You Can Performance” of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The award-winning musical, based on the remarkable true story of Carole King’s rise to stardom, promises to be a highlight of the cultural season. Audiences are sure to be delighted as timeless hits come to life, including classics like “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song, “Beautiful.

The Pay What You Can (PWYC) shows at Matthews Playhouse are intended to make the performing arts more accessible to the wider community. As an added bonus, the theatre donates a large portion of the proceeds to a local non-profit organization. Seating is general admission and is first come, first serve. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m., due to the popularity of this production, the theatre recommends arriving early to ensure a seat. The lobby to the Matthews Community Center will be open at 6:30 p.m. and audiences will begin seating at approximately 7:00 p.m.


More Information: Pay What You Can Performance of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Performance Date & Time: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.

Location: Fullwood Theatre inside the Matthews Community Center: 100 East McDowell Street, Matthews, NC

When to arrive: The theatre lobby will open at 6:30 p.m. and doors open at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Parking: Free parking is available on site.

Seating & Reservations: There are no reservations. Seating is general admission and is first come first serve.

Donations & Payment: Donations are taken at the door- cash or credit ($10 or more per person is the recommended donation amount, but any amount will be accepted).

About our Nonprofit Partner: A large portion of the donations will go to the Levine Senior Center, a non-profit organization serving adults 50+ in Matthews, NC.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is running January 19 - 28, 2024 at Matthews Playhouse. Visit matthewsplayhouse.com or call (704) 846-8343 for more information.