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Tuesday, April 2, 2019It's estimated that on a daily basis 10,000 Americans reach retirement age. That means 10,000 new potential victims for scammers…

Wednesday, May 20, 2020We get a checkup on the economy. How much grimmer might things get before we start bouncing back?The steps we’ve taken to avoid a…

Tuesday, November 28, 2017Mike Collins talks with culinary and cultural historian Michael Twitty and others about southern food roots and about Twitty's…

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017Charlotte wants to land Amazon's second North American headquarters. Mike Collins hears what local groups are doing to woo the…

Mike Collins looks at the year that was in Charlotte and the region in 2021 with our Local News Roundup reporters.

Analysis of President Biden’s first official State of the Union Address at a time of division here and war in Ukraine. We look at his assessment.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings reflects on his first year on the job – one marked by demands for change in police departments nationwide. We'll take a look at where those efforts stand.

Summer has turned out to be a busy time for Charlotte City Council as they consider and decide on numerous issues involving our city today and into the future. Three members of council fill us in.

We meet with the heads of some key committees on Charlotte City Council to assess where we are with the major issues facing the city and where we go from here in 2023.

Former President Donald Trump's onetime top adviser surrendered to federal authorities Monday. Bannon was indicted last week for defying a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

The Ritz-Carlton in uptown Charlotte issued an apology Friday to anyone offended by the 15 percent service charge the hotel billed patrons in its lounge…

Charlotte Douglas International Airport will build new walking trails for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control as construction begins on the land used for the current paths.

Preserving democracy is top of mind for Democrats and independents, while Republicans are most concerned about immigration. And there are big splits on how to handle immigration in particular.

This week, the results may be announced for one of the most consequential union elections in recent history. In the coming days, an Amazon warehouse with nearly 6,000 employees in Bessemer, Alabama, is expected to announce whether or not workers voted to unionize. But as participation in labor unions are at historic lows, there are signs interest is surging. We look at America’s complicated relationship with labor unions and their place in the 21st century.

Senators reach a bipartisan deal on a gun safety bill. Fed chairman will testify before two congressional panels this week. Jan. 6 hearing shows how Trump pressured state officials on election tally.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg about a sixth teenager charged in the infamous 1989 Central Park case having his conviction overturned.

"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" added another week atop the chart, making it the longest-running No. 1 of the decade. In two more weeks, it could tie the all-time record, but a seasonal juggernaut approaches.

The Hall of Famer whose folksy drawl belied a fiery on-court demeanor was the first coach to win more than 100 games at four NCAA Division I schools.

According to recent ICE arrest data obtained by the Deportation Data Project, federal agents have so far arrested 6,374 people in North Carolina under Trump’s mass deportation effort.

This is not your typical yoga class . The intention of this class is to create a space where we can come together as a community to move our bodies, expand our minds, explore our breath, and re-connect to ourselves and those around us. We focus on integrating our yoga practice off the mat into our daily lives. This is an all levels yoga class; beginner's welcome . Come prepared to activate your voice before and after class with community discussion on your intentions, your experience, and conscious awareness topics in order to build positive habits of self care that induce growth both individually, and collectively. Evening Classes: Each Monday and Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM Morning Classes: Each Tuesday and Thursday: Sunrise Yoga 7:00-8:00 AM Each Saturday 9:00-10:00AM Each Sunday: Slow Flow Yoga 9:00-10:00 AM Lunch Flow: Each Friday 12:00-12:50 PM This class is accessible to ALL as it is FREE , with the opportunity to donate to Habitual Roots Nonprofit. Habitual Roots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to connecting communities by spreading the knowledge of emotional intelligence and mindfulness. Our goal is to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to know themselves well and improve their sense of inner peace. [www.habitualroots.com] Donation Options include: Eventbrite, Venmo @habitualroots, or our website. It will be first come, first serve for yoga to create space between person(s) to take precautions during this time. We will offer mat spray, hand sanitizer, and NO hands on assists to keep you safe and feeling comfortable. What to bring: comfortable clothes, water, yoga mat (or other), and an open mind! Where to Find Us: Park on the side streets or in designated parking areas. Walk towards the lake and meet us under the island amphitheater pavilion. See images attached. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to check-in. If you have never been to any of Habitual Roots' events, please consider registering yourself in the system to allow a quicker check in process. To precheck-in please follow the link below. Note you only need to do this once and it will take you approx. 3 mins: https://habitualroots.typeform.com/to/qUSQkHHw It will be first come, first serve for yoga to create space between person(s) to take precautions during this time. We will offer mat spray, hand sanitzer, and NO hands on assists to keep you safe and feeling comfortable.