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It's the second time in less than a year that House Republicans have pushed to remove their elected leader.

While President Obama raised big issues in his inaugural address — climate change, gay rights, immigration, the shooting of schoolchildren — Congress eased back into session Tuesday with other priorities, fighting many of the battles left over from last year.

Two Senate committees will spend the summer investigating allegations against the Biden family and the Obama administration's role in the FBI's 2016 Russia investigation.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other top Republicans argue DA Alvin Bragg's probe is politically motivated and won't stand up in court. Donald Trump loomed over a Republican retreat in Florida.

House Republicans released a short-term spending bill to fund the government until late November but Democrats are calling for further changes.

The Golden 1920s couple didn't fare as well in the 1930s, and the North Carolina mountain town was host to a particularly sad time. NPR's Susan Stamberg discovered a little-known story of the Jazz Age darlings and their devastating connections to Asheville.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board has decided the time has come for change — again. They decided separation is the best path forward for CMS and Superintendent Earnest Winston, voting 7-2 to fire him. Former interim superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh is the new interim superintendent. We look at what's ahead for the district.

The Marshall Fire destroyed more than 500 homes in Louisville, Colo., in December. Homeowners who want to rebuild face a new set of green building codes. To some, they look like an expensive obstacle.

The Native and African-American singer-songwriter is known for her mix of folk, blues and gospel. Watch her set from Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST.

Welcome to the streets of 1950s New York City--where gamblers chase luck, missionaries chase souls, and love shows up when you least expect it.

Guys and Dolls is one of Broadway‘s most beloved musicals, packed with unforgettable songs like "Luck be a Lady," "Sit Down, You’re Rockin' the Boat," and "A Bushel and a Peck."

Our cast is made up of local performers who bring extraordinary talent, energy and heart to the stage. You’ll hear powerhouse vocals, see dazzling dance numbers, and laugh all night long.

This year we are excited to announce that our Saturday 7:30 PM performance will have an ASL interpreter and designated seating. We’ll see you at the theater!

May 14-16, 2026
605 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Author David Rahahę·tih Webb (Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories) decolonizes the history of Carolina’s Indigenous peoples and presents the full histories of four ethnolinguistic groups. These nations adapted to colonization through ethnogenesis, forging new alliances, intermarrying with traders, and navigating shifting political landscapes. In time, once-powerful nations were reduced to stateless, English-speaking refugee communities, and aside from groups like the Catawba and Tuscarora, their distinct tribal identities faded into the generic label, “Indian.” Finally, in recent decades, they revitalized their governments and reclaimed their identities.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: http://bit.ly/4rG2BAg

Jazz vocalist Karla Harris is whipping up something special this Mother’s Day — a concert that tastes like home and grooves like a secret family recipe. From songs off her new album to timeless favorites, she’s got all the right ingredients for an afternoon filled with love, swing, and soulful spice. Alongside jazz standards you know and love, Karla folds in ’70s R&B and pop classics, blending them with jazz for an irresistible mix of songs to enjoy.

Bring mom, bring the family, and let the music be the icing on the day.

Join The Voice 2022 runner-up Wendy Moten as she celebrates the music of Bill Withers, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, along with standout songs from her time on The Voice. Wendy is accompanied by the Christian Tamburr Trio, a group that has been through the Davis Theatre with artists Shana Tucker and Jane Monheit in past Seasons. This high-energy contemporary jazz, R&B, and soul performance will have audiences on their feet and singing from the heart.

British R&B singer Elmiene stops by for a performance at the Tiny Desk and chats with NPR's Scott Detrow about why he's drawn to soul music, his Sudanese roots and why he loves touring in the U.S.

World music critic MILO MILES reviews "Grayfolded" by the Canadian avant-gardist John Oswald which is two extended versions of the Grateful Dead song "Dark Star." Using a technique called "plunderphonics" Oswald took recordings from the Dead and manipulated them electronically. (If you can''t find the album in your record store, it can be ordered from Swell Productions, 253 College St., #295, Toronto, Canada, M5T 1R5. Phone: 416-531-

Anderson .Paak's storytelling is a dream snapped back to reality, while Knxwledge's blaxploitation-inspired production is a time capsule set to music.

A new merger doubles the size of Atrium Health. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board releases a letter refuting claims being made by an attorney for recently fired Superintendent Earnest Winston. We'll also give you a recap of budget talks for the city of Charlotte, CMS and state of North Carolina.

We take a look at the battle over the Internal Revenue Service waged by Democrats and Republicans, and why preparing your taxes can be so hard.

We take a look at the battle over the Internal Revenue Service waged by Democrats and Republicans, and why preparing your taxes can be so hard.

A provision in the legislation to reopen the government would outlaw certain hemp products legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill, a move the hemp industry argues will kill the $30 billion market.