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The tennis legend is back in the news - but not for her prowess on the court. Why the controversy around her weight loss is more nuanced than you think.

The Carolina Panthers ended a losing streak on Sunday with a win over the Falcons. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets beat Portland with the return of Terry Rozier, and Charlotte high school basketball star Mikey Williams of Vertical Academy signed a footwear and apparel deal with Puma.

Comparisons between the two began cropping up early in 2016, right about the time former President Trump's candidacy was bringing the word "populist" back into the daily political conversation.

Steve King is stripped of House committee assignments. Confirmation hearings begin Tuesday for Attorney General nominee Barr. And, the big Brexit vote takes place in Britain's Parliament Tuesday.

Barber is the most high-profile person to question the roads/transit plan. The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is leading a $3 million campaign for it to pass, and the tax has broad support among many community leaders.

Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners:Why these races are important: The Board of County Commissioners oversees funding for county programs and…

The New Yorker'sDavid Rohde says Barr acts as Trump's political "sword and shield," which has made him the most feared, criticized and effective member of the president's cabinet.

In the aftermath of the Charleston shootings, there’s now scrutiny of numerous Confederate monuments in our region. Last night, Mecklenburg County…

A Charlotte group’s bid for a Major League Soccer team appeared well on its way Thursday morning, when Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted 5 to 3 in…

David Greene talks to William H. Macy about playing the degenerate father on the award-winning dark comedy Shameless. The show, which follows a working-class family in Chicago, is in its 9th season.

The beloved actor made his mark playing tough characters; but he wanted young Black men to know it was okay to be vulnerable.

“The Wartime Experiences of Rev. William Martin”
Robert Ryals, Public Historian and Reenactor

The American Revolution includes anecdotal accounts of civilians persecuted for voicing criticism of British military actions. Rev. William Martin was one voice of dissent who suffered the consequences and paid the price for his convictions. This informative and engaging program brings Martin’s experiences to life, demonstrating the value of anecdotal history, and how anecdotal accounts can be applied for understanding the war’s effect on civilians. This program was made possible through a grant awarded by the South Carolina Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) to the Lancaster County 250 Committee.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/49hUqD1

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Elliot Williams, a former U.S. deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's narrative around the fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota by an ICE agent.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Americana artist Lucinda Williams about her new album Good Souls Better Angels and the spirit of protest that she says has "always been in my blood."

Writer LAWRENCE BLOCK with a reading from his new novel, "A Long Line of Dead Men" (William Morrow). It''s the newest in his series about his detective hero, Matthew Scudder.

Under the artistic direction of Cathy Youngblood, Caritas A Cappella Ensemble brings you the choral works of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams (born Oct. 12, 1872), including his a cappella Mass in G Minor and Three Shakespeare Songs, as well as some of his best-known motets and hymns accompanied by organ.

Accompanied by Jerrick Cavagnaro, organist.

Soloists: Emily Shusdock, soprano, Shelby Cox, mezzo-soprano, Dakota Drake, tenor, Charlie Moore, bass

Our nonprofit partner is Dahlia Grove, a nonprofit social enterprise seeking to empower and employ women survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual exploitation.

Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about Major League Baseball's most competitive division, Rachel Robinson's legacy, and Serena Williams' return to the tennis court.

For more than six decades, John Williams has transported us to far-away galaxies and through heart-pounding adventures. Relive the iconic themes and melodies from your favorite blockbuster films, ranging from Superman and Star Wars to Jurassic Park and more.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

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Youth (ages 13-18): $5 in advance / $7 at the gate
Children: Free (ticket required)

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7 PM: Prelude Performance
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Army Lt. William L. Calley Jr. led the U.S. soldiers who killed hundreds of Vietnamese civilians in the My Lai massacre, the most notorious war crime in modern American military history. He was 80.

The roster includes Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle — and Carli Lloyd, who turns 39 next month, will play in her fourth Games. Fans will expect the squad to repeat their World Cup greatness.