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StoryCorps — it’s a public radio mainstay and it's bringing its Mobile Tour to Charlotte later this month. Find out how you can tell and preserve your personal stories for posterity.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants an additional $83 million for certain operating expenses. Plus, after some discussion, it appears unlikely the hospitality tax will be used for anything other than tourist projects. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.

On the next Charlotte Talks, an alarming 15% of Mecklenburg County households are food insecure, meaning they have a reduced quality and variety of diet and/or may eat less because of a lack of money. But in our area, the Carolina Farm Trust is about to open phase one of a new market this spring to bring jobs and food to what is now a food desert. A look at that and other food insecurity solutions.

It’s budget time — and with inflation, rising wages, and a desire to expand services, City Manager Marcus Jones says a tax hike is necessary. We'll go through the details with Jones and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles.

Women are waiting longer and longer to start a family. Part of this is to be prepared for the cost of motherhood. Not just the financial cost, but the physical and mental toll, as well. Guest host Sarah Delia and our panel discuss what being a mom looks like today.

On this week's local news roundup: homicides are up in Charlotte this year by 31%. A new development is coming to Ballantyne with housing and a new school. Plus – the popular grocery store Wegmans is coming. Those stories and more.

The Carolinas are in the eye of the storm when it comes to feeling the impact of climate change. Mike Collins and guests discuss why and what’s being done about it.

President Biden and Vice President Harris have been spending a lot of time in North Carolina touting their accomplishments as part of their reelection campaign. That said, a Democratic presidential candidate has only won the state twice in about 50 years. What would need to happen to flip the script?

On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation with three of the nine members of the Mecklenburg County Commission — about the challenges they face and their goals and priorities.

Protesters have impacted many schools including UNC Charlotte and UNC-Chapel Hill. Some graduation ceremonies have been disrupted; others canceled. Schools have taken different approaches to the protests. We look back and ahead to what the summer and fall might hold.

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio presents next year's proposed budget. Charlotte city workers have concerns about pay. A private school voucher supporter says North Carolina has gone too far. And the Carolina Panthers will play in Germany. Mike Collins and guests go through this week's biggest local and regional news.

We zoom in on the Mecklenburg County proposed budget, including why leaders are asking for a tax increase.

Mo Green discusses his time as superintendent of Guilford County schools and the state of public education in North Carolina.

On the Local News Roundup: CMS hears public comments on next year’s budget. The state’s chief justice makes a change at the district court level replacing Judge Elizabeth Trosch. The United Methodist Church holds its General Conference in Charlotte determining the fate of same-sex weddings in that denomination. And our two attorney general candidates are on opposite sides of a major vote in Congress.

Set amid the Great Depression, the novel tells the story of a painter who travels to a rural town in Wyoming. Guest host Erik Spanberg sits down with Frazier to discuss the book, Frazier's past work and the role North Carolina plays in his writing.

On the next Charlotte Talks, CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill and the system’s chief financial officer share details of their budget request for next year. WFAE education reporter Ann Doss Helms join us as well.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we’re joined by Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. You know them as The Indigo Girls. This highly successful duo is experiencing another peak in their career with one of their songs featured in Greta Gerwig’s hit film "Barbie." We talk about that and much more.

On the next Charlotte Talks, our own Tommy Tomlinson shares what he discovered on his three-year quest to find out if show dogs are happy.

We preview some of the items the legislature will be grappling with in their short session. That includes education funding, immigration, and what to do with a budget surplus.

With spring gardening underway, we turn to local experts with tips on how to make your garden grow.