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Over 1.2 million drivers inNorth Carolina have had their licenses suspended because of unpaid traffic court fees and fines or failure to appear in court for their hearings. Thousands may be getting their licenses back, however, because of a recent court settlement.

Charlotte needs nearly 35,000 affordable housing units and on Monday, City Council will vote on spending over $12 million to build 602 units. A good move or a drop in the ocean?

A rise in COVID-19 infections is expected in the coming weeks, Charlotte City Council looks at several affordable housing initiatives and a South Carolina state senator criticizes Panthers owner David Tepper’s approach to building his Rock Hill headquarters.

It’s been over a decade since South Carolina exercised its death penalty but, barring appeals, executions are set to resume by the end of this month. We look at the history of capital punishment and the specifics of the case in the Palmetto State.

As Russia invaded Ukraine, the world looked to get their oil and natural gas from countries besides Russia. We sit down with energy experts to learn how North Carolina plays a role in the international effort to wean off dirty energy and how to maintain a renewable, independent energy system.

Charlotte City Council member Julie Eiselt has been in office since 2015 and is currently the mayor pro-tempore. But she's not running for reelection.

In the aftermath of the Capitol insurrection, former President Trump was suspended from many social media platforms. As a result, in the week after the ban, one study found misinformation across Facebook, Twitter and others dropped 73%. We speak with media and law experts to understand the convergence of deplatforming, social media and free speech in the digital age.

Another CMS superintendent is fired with time left on his contract. The future of the Panthers’ headquarters in Rock Hill is up in the air and two Charlotte streets with racist ties get new names. We'll look at those stories and more with guest host Erik Spanberg and a panel of local reporters.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board has decided the time has come for change — again. They decided separation is the best path forward for CMS and Superintendent Earnest Winston, voting 7-2 to fire him. Former interim superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh is the new interim superintendent. We look at what's ahead for the district.

Early voting for North Carolina's primary election is underway, with races ranging from Charlotte City Council to the U.S. House and Senate. We discuss why this is a remarkable year for North Carolina politics and how the results may impact not just the towns and counties of the Tar Heel state, but the nation as a whole.

We hear from UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon Gaber. She took over at a time of COVID-19 chaos. With that behind her, she shares her vision for the school.

The leaked Supreme Court Opinion indicating the court may overturn Roe v Wade has had a ripple effect including here in North Carolina. The city of Charlotte considers a $3.2 billion budget with employee bonuses. Madison Cawthorn continues to make headlines. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police call attention to a series of sexual assault cases here and Mecklenburg County Parks are ranked among the worst in the country.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board met with Mecklenburg County Commission. The county joined the city in giving money to Atrium Health’s new "innovation district." Uptown Charlotte and South End will be getting a pedestrian bridge. And there's election chaos as the 2022 primary is delayed in North Carolina.

Weather forecasters are the most popular figures on local TV because we all care about the weather. So let’s talk about the weather with Charlotte’s leading meteorologists, Brad Panovich, Erik Thomas and Steve Udelson.

Every 10 years, congressional and state legislative districts are redrawn, often for political benefit. We sit down with a top political scientist to learn what the redistricting process means for North Carolina’s future.

We talk about the root causes of the burnout that appears to play a role in the "great resignation" — and what employees and employers can do to reduce it.

In WFAE's series The Price We Pay, we explored why the U.S. pays more for health care than the rest of the world, yet experiences worse health outcomes. Now, we learn about the roots of health disparities and explore pathways towards achieving health equity.

The U.S. spends twice as much on medical care per person than other wealthy countries, but health outcomes remain poor. We look at what Congress can, and can't, do to improve the nation's healthcare.

WFAE’s series The Price We Pay analyzes why Americans spend excessively on health care while still getting lackluster results. For the final episode of the series, we look at how new technologies aim to improve care and reduce costs across the board.

Americans with a bachelor’s degree are doing OK, but people without one are getting sicker. Why? We talk with a couple of experts and a medical professional to learn why and how having a higher education can greatly impact your quality of life.