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The Charlotte City Council approved nearly $38 million to continue designing the Red Line commuter train. West Charlotte residents continue to press NCDOT to change plans for the I-77 toll lanes from uptown to the S.C. border. N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson blasts a settlement reached between the U.S. Justice Dept. and Live Nation.

Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page extends his lead over State Senate Leader Phil Berger in the race for N.C. Senate. The Queens University men's basketball team makes history; qualifies for the NCAA tournament in first year of eligibility. The Blue Ridge Parkway is expected to fully open by the end of the year.

Around 10,000 gather in uptown Charlotte for a No Kings protest against Trump administration policies. CMS considers a once-rejected proposal to change the status of some of its early college programs. Latino voter participation remained low during this month's primary.

The NCDOT opens its new community engagement center on West Morehead Street. State transportation officials roll out new designs for the I-77 toll lane project. Firefighters battle a growing wildfire near North Wilkesboro. Gaston County residents call for the dismissal of School Board member Tod Kinlaw following a social media post about the Islamic faith.

The daughter of former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. A federal grant could offset some of the cost of rising energy bills. Pollen levels may ease later this week before rising again this weekend. Queens University receives a $1.5 million gift to improve its lecture series.

A revised NCDOT plan for I-77 would save six homes from demolition, though 36 others remain in threatened. Most of S.C.'s Gubernatorial candidates met Wednesday for their first debate. Duke Energy asks permission to raise rates. The City of Charlotte plans to spend $650 million in taxpayer money to renovate Bank of America Stadium.

Former U.S. surgeon general and founder of The Together Project, Dr. Vivek Murthy, joins Charlotte Talks for a conversation on connection, belonging and how we care for one another in this moment. We'll be exploring the national crisis of loneliness and how communities across the country, and here in Charlotte, are responding.

The man accused of stabbing Iryna Zarutska last year on the Charlotte light rail has been found incompetent to stand trial. The NTSB is sending an investigation team to the site of a Mooresville chemical explosion. Former Union County Commissioner Gary Sides has died.

N.C. invests more than $5 million to increase resources for substance abuse disorder. Gov. Josh Stein announces more than $4 million in grant funding for parks and recreation projects in western N.C. A group of Myers Park High School students pushes for later school start times.

S.C. lawmakers consider a tweak to the state's school voucher program. Concord residents speak out against a possible ICE detention center in the area. N.C. lawmakers will consider property tax limits for municipalities. The Hornets lock up the 9th spot in the NBA play-in tournament.

We look at what’s in the air right now and how it impacts us. We’ll break down how air quality is measured, what’s improved over time and what challenges remain. We’ll also examine the distinct forces behind the region's intense allergy season and what it means for daily life.

Hundreds gather in uptown to share alternate designs for the proposed I-77 toll lanes. Charlise Dunn becomes Davidson College's first player ever drafted by the WNBA. Charlotte Douglas International Airport will build new walking trails for dogs at Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control after construction impacted the current paths.

We take a look at the predatory practices some Charlotte tow truck drivers use to take advantage of those they tow. That includes both civilian and commercial truck drivers. Plus, we dive into what lawmakers are doing to stop it.

The Charlotte Hornets win a play-in tournament thriller at the Spectrum Center. Two of N.C.'s rivers make America's most endangered list. Mecklenburg County may take legal action against the Peebles Corporation, the company behind the failed Brooklyn Village development in uptown.

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster signs a bill lowering the state income tax rates. Duke Energy requests another rate increase. Iredell County implements water restrictions to address continued drought conditions. CaroMont Health announces a $200 million investment in oncology care, including a new cancer center in Gastonia.

The N.C. Board of Elections approves a new process to determine whether voters are citizens. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster calls for an investigation of a charter school. A judge has ruled that video of Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney wandering city hall sans trousers must be released to the public. Charlotte Water asks residents to limit non-essential water usage.

Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page maintains his lead over Senate leader Phil Berger after a machine recount. N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson sues to block a merger between TV giants Nexstar and Tegna. CMS is moving to adopt its 2026-27 budget. Winthrop University upperclassmen are experiencing a housing crunch after demolition of two dorms.

The N.C. Supreme Court overturns its prior ruling in the long-running Leandro school funding case. Gov. Josh Stein announces a $1.5 million expansion to the LEAD program. Sil Ganzó is named Charlotte's 2025 Woman of the Year. The arts festival Charlotte Shout kicks off.

After two high-profile stabbings on the Lynx Blue Line train, questions about safety on public transit remain front and center. We sit down with CATS interim CEO Brent Cagle to ask what’s changed, what hasn’t and what riders can expect now.

Phil Berger has conceded. The most powerful politician in North Carolina, after several recounts and election protests, has admitted defeat to his primary challenger, Sheriff Sam Page. Berger has dominated state politics for well over a decade, shaping both policy and power. Now, there’s a political power vacuum.