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Friday, March 16, 2018Students here and around the nation walk out to protest a lack of action on guns. A possible new owner of the Panthers emerges, and…

Tuesday, July 16, 2019Our rising homicide rate and what two of our city’s top law enforcement officials are calling for in order to get a handle on the…

Friday, Aug. 2, 2019On the local news roundup … a new CMS Superintendent. A logo for the 2020 RNC. Elections Board Chair Bob Cordle steps down as the…

Monday, Nov. 26, 2018Health care was the number one issue for many voters in the midterm. Mike Collins and health care experts examine what the election…

Wednesday, June 24, 2020North Carolina could transition to the next phase of its coronavirus reopening on Friday, but the state's top health official said…

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25, 2017How did Charlotte School of Law wind up in its shaky position? Can they figure out a way to stay afloat? Mike Collins and guests,…

This week's top stories: Political campaigning is in the homestretch, with November 8th just around the corner... The NAACP gets a hearing on what they…

Wednesday, March 13, 2019How is it that the United States became "the most dangerous place to give birth in the developed world?" Mike Collins examines…

Wednesday, October 4, 2017The shooting this Sunday night in Las Vegas has put gun control front and center of many political conversations but we’re also…

The omicron variant has resulted in record breaking infection surges and pushed hospitals to the brink. As the virus continues its rampage, the state reports more than 4,000 people are hospitalized, exceeding the previous record.

There are changing attitudes and laws surrounding marijuana. Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have fully legalized it with many others allowing its medical use. Federal policy is lagging, as are laws in the Carolinas. A look at what has become a $33 billion industry.

Guest host Erik Spanberg from the Charlotte Business Journal sits down with outgoing CEO of Foundation for the Carolinas Michael Marsicano, to discuss his 23 years with the organization and what’s next for him.

A conversation with Valerie Kinloch, JCSU's president, who has ambitious goals for the HBCU. She wants to elevate faculty and staff culture, increase alumni engagement and broaden JCSU’s appeal.

On the next Charlotte Talks, the new CEO of the Foundation for the Carolinas — Cathy Bessant. We sit down to talk with Bessant about this new role, the changing world of philanthropy and more.

Say hello to Carolina Ascent FC — our town’s first professional women’s soccer team.

A look at the state of the Democratic Party as the DNC begins this week. Plus, how the event can impact the final stretch of the presidential race.

Halloween is nearly upon us, which means there’s both frightening and strictly entertaining events celebrating the height of spooky season. QCity Metro’s Bethany Lane joined WFAE’s “All Things Considered” host Gwendolyn Glenn to talk about the top picks for what to do in the latest Weekend in Entertainment segment.

Davidson’s best season in school history had a brutal ending as Texas A&M scored seven runs in the eighth inning, rallying for a 12-6 victory Saturday at…

We've expanded the Pineville Business Expo and are excited to announce our new location at the Belle Johnson Community Center in Pineville at Lake Park. In addition to more exhibitors, the 2nd Annual Pineville Business Expo will also have free seminars on topics ranging from improving social media and search engine optimization to growing your business. Come to discover local area businesses and all the products and services that they can offer you, all included in the price of admission.

To attend the event is only $10 per person, which includes entry to all exhibits, entry to all business seminars, and more. PLUS, with each paid attendance you get a free glass of wine or beer (age 21+). Discover new companies, products and services. Make some new connections.

We'll have food trucks outside if you want to grab some food as well.

Host, Executive Producer, Idea Man, and Top Dog of State of the Re:Union, Al Letson has received national recognition and built a devoted fan base with soul-stirring, interdisciplinary work. He established himself early in his career as a heavyweight in the Poetry Slam Movement, which garnered artistic credibility and renown. Performing on a number of national, regional and local stages including HBO's Def Poetry Jam, CBS's Final Four PreGame Showand commercial projects for Sony, the Florida Times Union, Adobe Software, and the Doorpost Film Project, Al has honed his professional voice and artistic sensibilities into a unique brand that is all his own. After winning the Public Radio Talent Quest, Al received a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to create three episodes of his public radio show concept State of the Re:Union. His company finished their first grant in August of 2009 and has just been awarded one of the largest public radio grants every given to a single project to produce a full season of shows.