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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.

This week, we revisit our series The Price We Pay, taking a deep dive each day into different aspects of the complicated issue of health care costs and its effect on us all. Today, we talk about how where you live can impact your life expectancy.

In the latest installment of WFAE’s health care series The Price We Pay, we take a look at medication costs. Americans spend twice as much on medical care as people in other wealthy countries, and one of the reasons is the high prices of our prescription drugs. We pay, on average, 2 1/2 times for the same medicines. Why? Mike Collins and a panel of experts discuss.

Since the pandemic began, school boards have faced tough decisions attempting to balance safety with quality education. While nearly every North Carolina school district saw a drop in test scores last year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools often saw larger drops than those in nearby districts. We sit down with school officials to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and goals moving forward.

The city of Charlotte has a pledge to end traffic deaths by 2030. But in recent years, the number of traffic fatalities has increased. We sit down with researchers and a Charlotte City Council member to look at what needs to be done to meet the goal.

We hear Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles' thoughts on the events of the year and some recent challenges as well.

Scams are out there all year but don’t let scammers ruin your holidays as they try to steal your money, merchandise and more. Some tips on how to spot them and protect yourself.

The year in American politics began with a deadly insurrection premised on the lie the 2020 presidential election had been stolen. And 2021 ends with continued threats to American democracy. We'll examine it all — and what it means for the Charlotte area — with a roundtable of political analysts from North Carolina and South Carolina.