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Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd. Police officers are rarely convicted for their involvement in deadly encounters with civilians. We get local reaction to the verdict.

This week marks 50 years since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education case that required an end to school segregation in the area. We take a look back at the aftermath of that decision and its reversal.

A guilty verdict in Minnesota reverberates in Charlotte. North Carolina's COVID-19 mandates on gatherings could be on the way out, while fewer people in the Charlotte area getting a COVID vaccine. And a compromise is floated for Charlotte's 2040 Plan. Guest host Erik Spanberg and our roundtable of reporters look at those stories and more.

A recent report found there have been nearly 3,800 instances of discrimination against Asians in the past year. In the wake of the massage parlor shootings in Atlanta last week, we speak with a North Carolina state senator about his plan to file the Hate Crimes Prevention Act as we look at the rise of Asian American hate crimes across the nation.

We're sitting down with Charlotte-area faith leaders to discuss how they have been doing amid the pandemic. We ask about their plans for the future, and how they've kept their congregation's faiths high while social distancing.

Gov. Cooper announced a dimmer switch approach to reopening, but the lights are getting brighter. In Charlotte, opposition is mounting to the city's 2040 plan, so the mayor postpones a City Council vote. We'll talk about those stories and more on the Local News Roundup.

We get reaction to the Charlotte City Council’s proposal to directly fund the arts and establish an organization to carry out that plan. We'll hear from four potential recipients to talk about that and the state of the arts in Charlotte.

Spring is here, and considering the increased interest in gardening during the pandemic, we meet with experts to answer your questions.

Most people agree, our collective civics education is somewhat lacking. Ed Hagenstein is working to remedy that. We learn some of the most important terms in politics today.

More people are becoming eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but do you have the persistence and finesse it sometimes takes to get an appointment for the shot? Local reaction to the killings this week in Atlanta. The legislature attempts to limit the governor's emergency powers, and local arrests in the riot at the Capitol.

Throughout most of the year, uptown Charlotte was a ghost town. We're going to ask a few experts if our center city will ever return to how it was before the pandemic? And how did businesses fare throughout this whole ordeal?

In the past week, there has been "discussions" about a North Carolina "vaccine passport" by Gov. Roy Cooper, and an extension for the statewide eviction moratorium. More people are eligible for the vaccine, and Robinhood is coming to Charlotte. Guest host Erik Spanberg has those stories and more on the Local News Roundup.

Charlotte's real estate market is as hot as a firecracker. Inventory is low. Demand is high and so are prices — and there’s no end in sight.

This week, the results may be announced for one of the most consequential union elections in recent history. In the coming days, an Amazon warehouse with nearly 6,000 employees in Bessemer, Alabama, is expected to announce whether or not workers voted to unionize. But as participation in labor unions are at historic lows, there are signs interest is surging. We look at America’s complicated relationship with labor unions and their place in the 21st century.

On the local news roundup, CATS gets rider input on plans for the new uptown bus station. A few CMS schools rank among the highest in the state. CMPD investigates a disturbingly high number of recent shootings. And the Panthers continue to lose. Mike Collins covers those stories and more.

Donald Trump’s lie about the last election being stolen from him has given rise to a slew of candidates who also believe that. Now there are concerns about what could happen if they win.

Charlotte’s lack of affordable housing is clear, as homeless shelters are seeing longer stays and luxury apartments appear to exacerbate gentrification. But the renovation and preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing may be one solution. We speak with local officials and advocates.

Luke Mogelson spent years reporting on wars in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq. When he began to see similar turmoil and social fragmentation emerge in the U.S., he came back home to write about the disturbing parallels. We discuss his new book, "The Storm is Here: An American Crucible."

Quiet quitting is a trend among workers who want more balance in their life — something they discovered during the pandemic. It’s about doing just what you’re paid to do and no more. Will this actually be beneficial?

What is the impact of inflation on the midterm elections? What about other economic concerns? Will it have a substantial influence on voters in November, or will concerns about the future of democracy surpass them all? We take a closer look.