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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.

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.

Holiday music rules the pop charts once again this week, as Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" scores its 17th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 — the third longest run of all time.

NC Promise has led to significant enrollment increases at public universities in the state. But this year, those gains could come at a cost.

Ina Jaffe is a veteran NPR correspondent covering the aging of America. Her stories on Morning Edition and All Things Considered have focused on older adults' involvement in politics and elections, dating and divorce, work and retirement, fashion and sports, as well as issues affecting long term care and end of life choices. In 2015, she was named one of the nation's top "Influencers in Aging" by PBS publication Next Avenue, which wrote "Jaffe has reinvented reporting on aging."

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.

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.

The housing market is making it very difficult for first-time buyers to find a home they can afford. Some are taking a different approach: rent-to-own. Is this a good idea? Are there pitfalls to be aware of?

The Mexican singer-songwriter employs her subversive brujeria to transcend experience on Marchita.

Phillip Adams shot and killed six people in York County, South Carolina, in April, authorities said. The ex-NFL player's brain was tested for chronic encephalopathy, or CTE. On Tuesday, the county coroner's office and an expert from Boston University confirmed the diagnosis.

"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.

Everybody has a story to tell. The Moth, who many public radio listeners may be familiar with, is dedicated to the art and the craft of storytelling. It…

Charlotte is allocating nearly $6 million to house 75 former "Tent City" residents for a year. We will learn how the money will be used and what more needs to be done to help combat homelessness in Charlotte.

Tuesday, December 26, 2017Mike Collins talks with culinary and cultural historian Michael Twitty and others about southern food roots and about Twitty's…

Wednesday, July 10, 2019Weather forecasting has been evolving for centuries, to the point that we're actually pretty good at it. But how does it all work?…

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.