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Noah talks with Officer Richard Hardin of the Hillview Police Department in Hillview, Kentucky, where severe weather injured eight people and destroyed hundreds of homes outside Louisville. Officer Hardin was chased by a tornado yesterday, and tells about his experiences...and the damage left in the wake of the storms.

Lawmakers sought to dispel Kremlin talking points echoed by the president that Ukraine was responsible for the war with Russia. But they said Trump should be given room to negotiate.

Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza after its cease-fire with Hamas collapsed. The debate between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) was a clash of ideologies.

Much of the credit for the overturning of Roe v. Wade goes to Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who helped install the conservative majority on the Supreme Court. He may not be finished.

A new study of the speech patterns of gelada monkeys in the Ethiopian Highlands suggests that linguistically humans aren't as unique as we think. So why has it taken us thousands of years to realize that? NPR has the story of how we listen to noises we don't understand.

Their families have sued the state of Michigan, arguing it has failed to provide remedial help to students whose reading skills are years behind. The outcome of the lawsuit could affect how school districts around the country deal with remediation.

What: April Showers -- An afternoon of music, food, beer and wine, and a silent auction to support our neighbors moving through homelessness.

Why: To benefit Project Outpour -- Project Outpour provides mobile shower access and hygiene services to our Charlotte neighbors in need (no questions asked)! Six days a week, Project Outpour offers showers in various locations and provides free shaving supplies, hygiene products and clean clothes!

Christmas in the City is coming to town once again! This premier production is a stunning variety show bringing the true essence of the Christmas Season to life using various forms of creative and performing arts in a way that entertains and inspires the soul. Christmas in the City includes: music with a live band, top-notch singers, traditional and modern Christmas songs, energetic dancers, state-of-the-art media and lighting, and inspirational drama.

Amy Walters is a producer for NPR based at NPR West in Los Angeles.

Doualy Xaykaothao is a newscaster and reporter for NPR, based in Culver City. She returned to NPR for this role in 2018, and is responsible for writing, producing, and delivering national newscasts. She also reports on breaking news stories for NPR.

At a White House briefing Thursday, officials vowed that some of the first systems for loans or payments would be up and running as soon as Friday.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 14, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the Summer Fest at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. What is a Summer Fest, you might ask? Summer Fest is NCDA&CS’ take on celebrating all things local. The variety of N.C. produce is as bright as confetti… and that’s worth celebrating. Corn, watermelon, tomatoes, peaches, you name it!

There will be free watermelon slices, free peach samples, free tomato sandwiches and free corn recipe cards. The variety of summer produce harvested in North Carolina is abundant.

The Summer Fest has something for the whole family! There will be blueberry coloring pages and potato stamps for the kids. Remember this amazing event and time spent with family and friends by taking a selfie at our selfie booth.

We are also turning up the heat during the Summer Fest with NCDA&CS and Master Blend Family Farms’ Ron Simmons. Simmons will be doing cooking demos using local meat and produce. Learn how to grill wagyu burgers, beef tips and barbecue sliders with this experienced pitmaster.

N.C. agritourism, and our amazing commodities will all be represented during the Summer Fest. Come out to learn more about what our awesome and abundant state produces, sample the flavors of summer and learn how to grill like a boss.

While at the market, visit the local vendors to purchase products to test your new skills on the grill. The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market vendors are on the grounds Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Remember to keep local products on your grill this summer!

“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Seussical, a musical comedy featuring Dr. Seuss’ most beloved characters, springs to life at Matthews Playhouse February 24 - March 5, 2023! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and many other iconic characters will ignite the imagination in this family-friendly production featuring a lively musical score by the Tony award-winning duo, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. The production will be directed by Matthews Playhouse Executive Director, Sarah Baumgardner.

Audiences of all ages will delight in this whimsical show that the LA Times calls “a bright, colorful and fantastical show geared for the young at heart”. Broadway World characterizes it as “a bit zany, tons of fun, and there's something for everyone”.

Seussical is recommended for children ages 4 and up. Performance times are available at www.matthewsplayhouse.com/seussical. Tickets range in price from $10-$19.

Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 24, 2023, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Feb 25, 2023, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Feb 26, 2023, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Mar 3, 2023, 7:30pm to
Feb 3, 2023, 8:30pm
Mar 4, 2023, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Mar 5, 2023, 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Intellectual Property (IP) from a Business Standpoint Intellectual Property (IP) comes in many forms and can be a significant strategic advantage to any business. Learn how your business can benefit. This webinar will cover patents & trademarks, licensing a product you have invented and how to calculate how much to pay for licensing a product from someone else. Our presenter, Rod Hosilyk, is an entrepreneur and business professor who has helped countless small businesses across the country. Pre-registration is required for this event. The registration fee is $15.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) mounts a late challenge to become House minority leader. She's competing against Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. (D-TN). Kaptur speaks to NPR's Bob Edwards. Morning Edition interviewed Rep. Ford (D-KY) on Nov. 13.

The Heaven Hill distillery in Bardstown, Ky., is the state's last family owned whiskey maker. Master distiller Parker Beam, 63, makes sure the bourbon is up to snuff.

President George Bush visits Fort Campbell, Ky., the home of the 101st Airborne Division, to have lunch with some of the troops who have served with that unit in Iraq. With the first anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq approaching, the president has led a weeklong campaign by administration officials to affirm their faith in the mission. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

The country artist became a bona-fide star last year, and is now prepping her highly anticipated debut album.

Carolina Pro Musica presents Music on the Time of the American Revolution at the Gaston County Public Library. The program features the music from England and America that was popular around the time of the revolution. Many English songs were sung in the colonies with words changed to suit the circumstances. Dances and marches from manuscripts in Boston, Philadelphia and Williamsburg will be included. Bass-baritone Andrew Mahon is the featured soloist and will appear in music by Handel, Boyce, Arne, James Hewett, Hopkinson, and Dibdin.
Other musicians are Sung Lee, Baroque oboe, recorders and baroque flute; Janelle Davis, baroque violin and cello; and Karen Hite Jacob, harpsichord. The concert is Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054. Admission is free. The concert is made possible by the Gaston Arts Council, the NC Arts Council and the Gaston County Public Library. Information: www.carolinapromusica.org.
Photo Carolina Pro Musica: (l-r) Sung Lee, Karen Jacob, Janelle Davis, Andrew Mahon.
Taken by John Jacob

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board met with Mecklenburg County Commission. The county joined the city in giving money to Atrium Health’s new "innovation district." Uptown Charlotte and South End will be getting a pedestrian bridge. And there's election chaos as the 2022 primary is delayed in North Carolina.