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After years of several Democratic sheriffs in North Carolina opting out of a federal immigration program, the General Assembly passed a law requiring them to participate. The purpose is to aid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in removing undocumented immigrants. But in Mecklenburg County, there remains an ongoing dispute over the law. Sheriff McFadden joins us to share his point of view.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is exploring a bonus system for high school math teachers. Former Charlotte-area congressman Dan Bishop is confirmed as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. N.C. lawmakers are considering allowing the state's first elk hunt in modern history.

Gov. Josh Stein marks the six month anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Mecklenburg County will receive $73M over the next 18 years to combat the opioid crisis. A section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway reopens after nearly three years. Duke survives a late rally by Arizona to advance to the Elite Eight.

Among the people deported by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador was a man living here: Julio Zambrano Perez. His family says ICE misidentified him as a gang member because of tattoos. His story is not unique. We talk about it, and the legal implications of these deportations.

The N.C. Board of Elections says only 1,675 voters will be impacted by Republican Jefferson Griffin's election challenge. A Charlotte nonprofit removes the word "Black" from the name of its upcoming maternal health conference. Limestone University in Gaffney, S.C., could soon close its doors. A new bill aims to name 'The Andy Griffith Show' the official TV show of N.C.

Host Tommy Tomlinson's guest on this week’s SouthBound is Tom Acitelli, who has a new book “The Golden Age of Beer,” that features a different beer style for every week of the year. Acitelli grew up in Charlotte and talks to Tommy about some of his favorite Southern beers.

N.C. Senate Republicans propose an additional $700 million in Helene recovery funding. The South Carolina Humanities Council is set to lose a million dollars in federal funding as part of the Trump Administration's DOGE efforts. A federal judge blocks Lamarie Austin-Stripling from taking a seat on the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners.

Charlotte, Rock Hill, and Huntersville were among the Carolinas cities that saw "50501" protests over the weekend. The surviving victims from Thursday's deadly school bus crash in Chester County have been released from area hospitals. Charlotte F.C. is in first place in MLS's Eastern Conference.

The Southern accent — one of the most recognizable in the country — appears to be fading. The shifting of the population seems to be causing us to lose our drawl and with it some of our identity. We explore the evolution of the various Southern accents, how they shape the way we talk today and how accents are a powerful symbol of belonging.

A new bill — The Women’s Safety and Protection Act — is under consideration in the state Senate, which would require individuals to use restrooms in public schools and some government-funded buildings based on the sex listed on their birth certificates. It would also restrict other rights. We look at the bill and hear from those in favor and those against.

We get an update on recovery efforts in western North Carolina from the devastation of Hurricane Helene — and a look at what the summer tourist season looks like.

Two years ago, the then-surgeon general published an advisory stating up to 95% of teens reported using social media “almost constantly.” We know that this increases depression and anxiety, and that is why nine states have taken steps to regulate its use. Now, North Carolina may be jumping on the bandwagon.

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster says he's heartbroken after a deadly school bus crash Thursday in Chester County. The N.C. Senate passes a $32 billion budget proposal. FEMA announces plans to cancel a suite of grants to combat flooding. Avelo Airlines drops a number of direct flights from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.

Historically Black colleges and universities have played a vital role in educating generations of students. But today, enrollment among Black males at HBCUs is at its lowest level since the mid-1970s. Studies indicate that when Black men disengage from HBCUs and higher education, the consequences are far-reaching. We examine the impact, why this is happening, what schools are doing to combat it and more.

UNC Charlotte marks the sixth anniversary of a deadly mass shooting on campus. The City of Charlotte is now accepting applications to fill Republican Tariq Bokhari's seat on City Council. The Metropolitan Transit Commission rejects a request from Matthews to study a different funding split for transportation.

Organized protests against Trump administration policies continued over the weekend in the Charlotte area. Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones will present his new budget for the coming fiscal year tonight. The Charlotte area's first state trail could soon be reality. Limestone University in Gaffney, S.C., will close at the end of the semester.

Last year in North Carolina, there was a domestic-violence–related homicide every four days on average. In fact, such homicides have increased nearly 70% since 2018. We look at the root causes of domestic violence, its rise and what's being done to address it.

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Annelise Mennicke, a UNC Charlotte professor whose federal grant was canceled as part of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting program. And also because her research involved trans people.

Bishop Michael Martin of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte says he's thrilled with the choice of Leo XIV. Charlotte City Council member Victoria Watlington walks back some of her explosive allegations. A landmark ice cream shop in west Charlotte has been sold. The Carolina Panthers release star linebacker Jadaveon Clowney.

A bill that would let Mecklenburg County voters decide to raise local sales tax has passed the House Transportation Committee. N.C Gov. Josh Stein's plans to impose age limits on buying intoxicating T-H-C products. CMS declines to renew the contract for a UNC Charlotte-operated elementary school. BizWorthy unpacks the new "Eater-tainment" trend in Charlotte.