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Our year-end news roundup — dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, cries for social justice following the death of George Floyd, the election and more. Mike Collins and our expanded panel of reporters recap 2020 in Charlotte and the surrounding region.

During the pandemic, most of us are separated to some degree from family, friends and coworkers. The changes we’re experiencing can cause anxiety and depression. Mental health experts share some tips on managing stress.

Every year, Charlotte Talks host Mike Collins reads the Tom Haag poem "A Cup Of Christmas Tea." It's our own little holiday tradition.

After an attack on the U.S. Capitol, the House moves to remove President Donald Trump from office. What would that accomplish? Our panel of political scientists weighs in on that and more of the week's political news.

On the Local News Roundup — insurrection at the Capitol encouraged by the president, the coronavirus continues to surge, North Carolina's governor extends restrictions through January and Charlotte City Council holds its first meeting of the year. Those stories and more.

In what shape is Donald Trump leaving the presidency?

COVID-19 deaths continue to break records as a Charlotte doctor becomes the first person in NC to receive the vaccine. City Council considers a proposal to raise the sales tax for transit, but the County Commission appears skeptical. Those stories and more on the Local News Roundup.

Here's a novel idea: How about we just act nicer to each other? Duke University anthropologist Brian Hare says friendliness is what has kept humans around for hundreds of thousands of years.

Washing our hands is critical during a pandemic. But showering? Not so much. We talk to a medical doctor that hasn't taken a shower in five years and argues the soap industry might be playing dirty.

The year that was 2020 is about to give way to 2021. It can’t come soon enough. This has been a year of economic upheaval as the coronavirus has closed businesses, crippled others and resulted in job losses. We check in on the local economy.

COVID-19 conditions in the state are becoming dire with cases about to eclipse hospital capacity. We get a regional update.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, much of America’s workforce has gone virtual. Working from home took a little getting used to at first. Now it’s working so well that some believe this could become a permanent fact of life. How long might working from home last?

Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are on the rise in North Carolina. Our state may soon receive the first doses of a vaccine. Mayor Lyles calls for a 2021 referendum on building out our transit system.

The end is near. 1,382 days after Donald Trump filed for reelection — on the same day as his inauguration — the finish line of the 2020 election is within reach, and the results in the Carolinas will have national consequences.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings and his department are grappling with a rise in homicides and the "reimagining" of law enforcement.

The pandemic means many of us are cooking – some for the first time – and, as this drags on, you may be running out of ideas. We have some inspiration.

Coronavirus cases continue to surge in the county, the state and across the U.S. A statewide curfew is ordered to combat the surge in coronavirus infections. The pandemic also causes CMS to return to remote learning until January. We know where the first shipments of coronavirus vaccines are headed in North Carolina. Those stories and more in the local news roundup.

One of the big winners of the 2020 election was marijuana reform. What are the chances North Carolina will relax its stance?

The proposed Mecklenburg County budget for fiscal year 2023 includes employee raises and money for affordable housing but only half of the additional money requested by CMS. Oh, and there's no increase in taxes. We take you through it all.