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Gov. Josh Stein signs Iryna's Law. Charlotte's Economic Development Committee plans a vote on whether to support the Excelsior Club renovation. Charlotte hires a new city attorney. Pumpkin patches in western N.C. are still recovering from Helene.

South Carolina's measles outbreak is confirmed to be in Spartanburg County. Proposed environmental rollbacks may be key to Duke Energy's plans to delay retirements at three coal-fired powerplants. A new street outreach program in Charlotte aims to break barriers to mental health care. The Brooklyn Nightclub and Lounge surrenders its alcohol permits.

Early voting begins today for municipal elections across the state. CMPD's third quarter crime statistics show an overall decrease despite a rash of high profile incidents in uptown. CMS's School Choice Lottery is now open. Guildford Tech. Community College breaks ground on a new aviation campus.

Feds seize Charlotte housing advocate Cedric Dean's assets, allege multimillion-dollar Medicaid scheme. Legislative Republicans introduce a new Congressional map designed to secure another seat for their party. UNC Charlotte fires Athletic Director Mike Hill. Uptown prepares for this weekend's No Kings 2 rally.

Thousands march through uptown Charlotte Saturday as part of a nationwide "No Kings" protest. A new program at the Mecklenburg County jail aims to support those trying to overcome substance abuse. The Carolina Panthers have a winning record.

A federal judge upholds N.C.'s Senate map. The federal government shutdown will furlough about 200 state employees. A preliminary report from N.C. State Auditor Dave Boliek faults CATS for not hiring enough armed security on the light rail system. Cuts to N.C.'s Medicaid provider reimbursements take effect today.

Charlotte City Council postpones its appointments to the proposed transit authority. Wait times at DMV offices improve. N.C. may benefit from an increase in lithium refining. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young may miss Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.

Early voting is underway in Charlotte’s municipal elections. The only competitive district race on Charlotte City Council is the one in District 6, formerly represented by Tariq Bokhari, who stepped down. Now his wife, Krista, is running as a Republican against Democrat Kimberly Owens. Last week we spent time with Owens. Today, a conversation with Bokhari about why she wants the job.

A new congressional map is making its way through the N.C. General Assembly. Mecklenburg County Parks commissioners ask for more maintenance money. Financial services company SoFi announces it's adding 225 jobs in Charlotte.

The stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s light rail renewed conversations about the need for mental health treatment and led some leaders to examine the involuntary commitment process for people who pose a danger to themselves and others. A crime bill recently passed by the legislature takes steps in that direction and we examine how the involuntary commitment process works and where it might go wrong.

Mankind has always wondered if we’re alone in the universe. Now, a Mars rover has found what looks like signs of life in the distant past on that planet. We’ll explore that possibility and learn more about what scientists are doing as they search for other signs in a conversation with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Statesville city leaders approve a rezoning request for a 350-acre data center. A Charlotte City Council committee votes to improve the Excelsior Club. Panthers owner David Tepper announces plans to build a new concert venue in uptown. Former Gov. Roy Cooper's Senate campaign raises $14 million in the third quarter.

Charlotte City Council meets tonight to consider Tepper Sports & Entertainment's proposal for a new concert venue in uptown. Panthers running back Rico Dowdle sets a franchise rushing record in win over Dallas. Women's professional basketball returns to Charlotte in 2026.

Mecklenburg voters will decide on a referendum to levy a 1-cent sales tax to fund Charlotte’s transit plan. That tax would generate nearly $20 billion over 30 years for various transit projects. Proponents say the time is now to make this critical decision. Others urge a no vote because of who will be hurt by rising taxes. We look at both sides.

LendingTree founder and CEO Doug Lebda dies in an ATV accident. Republican leaders in N.C. say they're planning to redraw the state's congressional map to boost Republicans' chances. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra unveils a new sonic logo. We begin a series on N.C.'s large-scale animal farming.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden announces reelection plans. School districts across the state brace for possible teacher protests over school funding. Flight reductions begin at CLT. Our First Friday Arts panel looks at some November highlights of the area arts scene.

Mayor Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles says work will begin immediately to implement the county's newly approved transportation plan. Turnout for Tuesday's Mecklenburg County municipal election was the highest in 10 years. Tega Cay elects its first female mayor. Cabarrus County Commissioner Lynn Shue dies at 71.

Mecklenburg County voters approve a sales tax increase to fund a nearly $20 Billion transportation plan. Democrat Kimberly Owens flips the Charlotte City Council District 6 seat blue for the first time. A conversation with Attorney General Jeff Jackson about SNAP funding.

WFAE and the League of Women Voters host a CMS Board of Education candidate forum tonight. Nearly 200 unmarked graves discovered at Siloam Presbyterian Church. Charlotte's mixed-use medical district The Pearl promised affordable housing. So far, none has been built.

We look at the boom of data centers across the region and what it means for the state. We’ll examine the pros and cons of a sector only expected to continue growing with million and billion-dollar investments from companies.