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Charlotte City Council voted unanimously Monday to repeal LGBT protections the city adopted in February. Council members say they've come around to a deal…

RALEIGH, N.C. — A deal to undo House Bill 2 fell apart Wednesday night when legislators couldn't agree on a plan to the repeal the measure, a sign of the…

There are not enough schools participating because of coronavirus cancellations and season postponements.

The Charlotte Sports Foundation, owner of the Duke's Mayo Bowl, is partnering with Opendorse to create an online marketplace for Bowl athletes to broker Name, Image and Likeness deals.

The Greensboro Groove will take the court for the first time this weekend, ushering in a new era for women’s professional basketball in the Triad.

In the 80% of Ukraine that remains in Kyiv's hands, two years of full-scale war with Russia have brought grief, destruction and, despite all, optimism.

Tamara Keith has been a White House correspondent for NPR since 2014 and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast, the top political news podcast in America. Keith has chronicled the Trump administration from day one, putting this unorthodox presidency in context for NPR listeners, from early morning tweets to executive orders and investigations. She covered the final two years of the Obama presidency, and during the 2016 presidential campaign she was assigned to cover Hillary Clinton. In 2018, Keith was elected to serve on the board of the White House Correspondents' Association.

Let your little learner step into the shoes of an archaeologist! In this hands-on session, children will explore the basics of archaeology through:

Sensory Dig Bin – Search for “artifacts” like plastic animals, shells, and coins buried in sand or rice.

Brush It Off – Use paintbrushes to gently uncover hidden objects, just like real archaeologists!

Match the Pieces – Reassemble simple “broken” pottery puzzles and learn how archaeologists put history back together.

Book Nook – Cozy up with picture books about archaeology, buried treasure, and underground adventures that spark curiosity and inspire little explorers to discover the world around them.

Your ticket includes all program activities and museum admission. Stick around after the program and enjoy exhibits, our historic grounds, and more!

About Past & Play

Past & Play: A Little Learners Series invites toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–4) and their grown-ups to explore history through storytelling, songs, movement, and hands-on fun. This program is part of the Past & Play series — join us again on March 28 and June 13 for more playful adventures!

Blast off into an exciting evening of discovery with planetary astronomer Pranvera Hyseni! A Ph.D. candidate at UC Santa Cruz, Hyseni’s research focuses on understanding on the formation histories of asteroids, comets, and meteorites through spectroscopy analysis — and she even has an asteroid named after her!

Ms. Hyseni brought science to her community by establishing the nonprofit organization Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo in 2015. She is the founder of the Kosovo’s first observatory and planetarium, featuring a Celestron C14 Edge HD telescope, the largest telescope in the Republic of Kosovo. Pranvera’s research achievements extend to her discovery of a Main Belt asteroid, 2020 SS13, by using data provided by PAN-STARRS in collaboration with the International Asteroid Search Collaboration.

Ms. Hyseni’s dedication to advancing science education, outreach, and astronomical research marks her as a notable figure in the scientific community. Highly regarded for her expertise, she is in high demand at universities and international astronomy conferences worldwide. As a testament to her profound impact, she serves as the Official Brand Ambassador for Celestron, inspiring countless individuals with the wonders of the universe.

The JAZZ ROOM celebrates its 100th month in elegant fashion, presenting trumpeter/vocalist Jeremy Davenport and his quintet for a romantic evening of old-fashioned vocal classics from the Great American Song Book. Davenport’s cool blend of timeless swing and charismatic storytelling delivers the quintessential lounge experience reminiscent of jazz rooms of yesteryear.
Raised on the St. Louis Symphony, Jeremy Davenport moved to New Orleans to discover jazz, and toured the world for six years with Harry Connick, Jr. A born entertainer, he went on to discover his own voice, literally as vocalist and trumpeter, with several critically acclaimed albums that highlight his unique blend of New Orleans jazz with a modern edge, bringing a jazz celebration to the JAZZ ROOM.

FEATURED MUSICIANS
Karen Shiraishi on piano
Aaron Narcisse on saxophone
Jesse Boyd on bass
Troy Davis on drums

The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear.

Monday, November 6 2017On the eve of our local election, a look at several headline-making political stories here and around the country, including the…

Thursday, May 10, 2018Charlotte City taxes may rise. And we’ll talk about that right off the bat with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. She’s back for our monthly…

Wednesday, March 6, 2019President Trump wants to end HIV transmissions in the U.S. by the end of the next decade by targeting "hot spots" across the…

Wednedsday, July 18, 2018Mayor Vi Lyles’ efforts to bring the 2020 Republican National Convention to Charlotte took another step forward Monday when City…

Three years ago, April 30 was designated as International Jazz Day to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the…

Luke Mogelson spent years reporting on wars in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq. When he began to see similar turmoil and social fragmentation emerge in the U.S., he came back home to write about the disturbing parallels. We discuss his new book, "The Storm is Here: An American Crucible."

North Carolina lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a veto override of a bill that would commit nearly $6.5 billion in state funding for private school vouchers over the next decade. The Opportunity Scholarships have evolved over the past decade from a small $10 million pilot program, to a major budget expense that could transform education in the state.

The recently stagnant charts are flooded with new releases this week, led by Bieber and Scott. Plus, Ravyn Lenae's slow-burning hit "Love Me Not" makes a play for song of the summer status.

The Panthers find a new kicker, college football goes into full gear and we rank Division I women's soccer in the Carolinas.

Monday, August 6, 2018Beyond WFAE’s podcast She Says. A Public Conversation held last Thursday night with podcast host Sarah Delia, law enforcement and…