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It has been weeks since U.S. Customs and Border Protection descended on Charlotte. Homeland Security says agents detained about 400 people, but there has been very little transparency surrounding those taken into custody. We look at the impact of this operation on the Hispanic community and what the future may hold.

The virtual season kick-off of Music and Museum launches Sunday, October 25 at 6 p.m. and will be performed on the Bechtler's Outdoor Sculpture Terrace. Surrounded by sculptures from Richier, Hepworth, and Bill, the Bechtler Ensemble will dedicate this special concert in appreciation and honor of former Executive Vice President, Christopher Lawing, with music from British composer Vaughan Williams and French composer Jaques Ibert. This virtual program is free of charge. Registration is required by Saturday, October 24. A link for the concert will be sent at noon on Sunday, October 25.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, says she is excited to sign a bill that lawmakers have passed that bans transgender girls from sports teams of their gender identity.

Mecklenburg County commissioners Monday night ousted chairman Trevor Fuller and picked fellow Democrat Ella Scarborough as the board's new leader.…

Major League Soccer officials will be in Charlotte next week for a close-up look at the local bid for an expansion team. But they won't be meeting with…

Charlotte Fire Chief Jon Hannan will retire at the end of August, capping off a tenure that saw both the expansion of the department and a number of…

Tuesday is primary Election Day in Mecklenburg County. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.We don’t know how many ballots will be cast, but we…

Updated Tuesday, May 24, 2016The first public beach on the Mecklenburg County side of Lake Norman is on schedule to open this weekend, just in time for…

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are still in limbo because of the partial government shutdown. We hear from some of those people who've been personally affected.

Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words, right? Not according to the TED Talks. These short speeches are all about big ideas, inspiration and…

Thursday, June 27, 2019Reparations for African-Americans has been discussed for many years, but it has taken on a new level of prominence, from Congress…

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kristy Ironside, a Russia historian at McGill University, about the significance of McDonald's leaving Russia.

Join renowned historian Dontavius Williams in the Polk Kitchen House as he discusses, and demonstrates, southern foodways. These special tours at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm, will give visitors the unique opportunity to chat with Dontavius as he shares his cooking and historical knowledge. (Pre-registration required)

The Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University’s campus community with an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences. The lecture events are hosted in an intimate setting where the audience can ask questions and hear personal and professional leadership experiences from our guests. The lecture begins at 5:30pm and a networking reception will immediately follow each lecture.

Your Charlotte Symphony returns to Truist Field for a grand slam this June! At Celebrate America, experience the electricity as the full orchestra unites to perform a rousing salute to America. The evening includes patriotic favorites and memorable anthems and marches - all topped off by a spectacular fireworks finale, back dropped by the gorgeous Charlotte skyline! Christopher James Lees, conductor SMITH Star Spangled Banner JIM STEPHENSON Fanfare for Democracy GOULD American Salute COPLAND Hoe Down from Rodeo ANDERSON Fiddle Faddle JOHN WILLIAMS With Malice Toward None, from Lincoln VON TILZER "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" GRAINGER Molly On the Shore Irish Reel HAMLISCH "A Chorus Line" ELLINGTON A Medley for Orchestra SOUSA El Capitan, The Thunderer, Stars and Stripes Forever

JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual live music series is excited to present drummer Kobie Watkins, whose Grouptet will be performing from his albums “Movement” and “Involved”, songs intended to connect your soul with your feet. Kobie Watkins is one of the most dynamic jazz drummers in the region. Band director by day, nicknamed “the swingmaster of Chicago” by night, you cannot help but catch his enthusiasm. Kobie has played at the JAZZ ROOM many times over the years, from the Hubert Laws tribute November 2017 to the January 2020 John Coltrane recognition. Featuring: Lovell Bradford, piano Jackson Cini, tenor saxophone William Ledbetter, bass Ariel Mejia, trumpet Kobie Watkins, drums

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Philippine-born singer Bea Kristi, better known as "Beabadoobee" about her new album Fake It Flowers.

From Ferguson to New York, San Bernadino to North Charleston come stories of questionable reactions on the part of police, apparent racial profiling and…

9:00, Wednesday, January 21, 2015Intelligence gathered through espionage – things few people know about – can drive very public policy. William Northrup,…

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019Should Mecklenburg voters approve a sales tax increase to help shore up funding for the arts and cultural sector? Both sides in the…