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In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy, victim's families were then forced to contend with hateful conspiracy theories. We sit down with an author that writes “Sandy Hook was the first mass tragedy to spawn an online circle of people impermeable and hostile to reality.”

On the Local News Roundup: Mecklenburg County keeps its mask mandate in place. Vaccines for children 5 to 11 could be coming next week. Charlotte City Council begins looking for ways to finance the transit plan. Can you say one-cent sales tax? And CMS students get a surprise day off.

Since COVID-19 emerged, many looked to vaccines as a potential solution. But developing a new vaccine usually takes years. We speak with an author that details how global cooperation and government funding helped create safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines in record time.

The electric car revolution has begun with almost every major manufacturer poised to offer their version. But are we ready? We’re amped because we have just watt you need to know.

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.

A retired U.S. Army brigadier general with a Southern upbringing came to see the heroes of the Confederacy as treasonous. He shares his thoughts on busting the myths of the "lost cause."

On the Local News Roundup: Vice President Kamala Harris comes to Charlotte to talk about the new infrastructure law. There are new goals to close the racial achievement gap at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and there are accusations of abuse of power over new school board voting maps. State Health Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announces she’s leaving. Mike Collins and local journalists cover those stories and more.

Tens of millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths from COVID-19 have ravaged the U.S. Why was the nation so unprepared for a pandemic? And what must be done to prevent catastrophe should another pandemic arise?

Do professional sports perpetuate racial inequality? Is the politics of race part of pro sports? Sports columnist and journalist John Feinstein thinks so and explains why.

Before the pandemic, office workers typically worked ... at the office. But by the end of 2020, 71% were working from home. Since then, many organizations have been pushing back their return to office plans, and some have no plans to return at all. As the pandemic drags on, we consider if the impact on work culture is permanent.

What's the story behind "Sesame Street?" It’s the longest-running kids show in America – and certainly one of the most beloved. Its surprising history is captured in a new documentary.

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

Gayle Jessup White grew up hearing the lore that her family descended from our country’s third president, Thomas Jefferson, and from enslaved families. She's worked to uncover her family’s legacy and shares the story.

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

The number of electric vehicles has gone from a trickle to a steady stream. But these are new and different — and expensive — and that’s a recipe for uncertainty and a lot of questions. We answer some frequently asked questions about electric cars.

The National Rifle Association is perhaps the most powerful gun rights organization in the country. But it now faces a lawsuit that could dissolve the group altogether. We speak with an investigative reporter to learn about the slow decline of the NRA and what the future of gun rights in America might look like without it.

Tens of millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths from COVID-19 have ravaged the U.S. Why was the nation so unprepared for a pandemic? And what must be done to prevent catastrophe should another pandemic arise?

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.

COVID-19 continues to be a big story at the beginning of 2022. The new year also brings new a gerrymandering case to court. We also remember the attack on the U.S. Capitol one year ago this week.

We recap the past week’s quick trial over new voter maps for congress and North Carolina’s legislature.