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The N.C. House of Representatives is trying to push pared down hemp laws through before the General Assembly leaves for the summer. Right now, anyone can buy or possess hemp products, including those with intoxicating effects.

Much of the central and eastern U.S. is sweltering under dangerously hot and humid conditions, with temperatures near 100 degrees. The heat index in Charlotte is as high as 108 during the first heat wave of the summer. We examine the impact of excessive heat on health, how to stay safe, and why Mecklenburg is one of North Carolina's hardest-hit counties.

The N.C. Senate approves a bill that advances Mecklenburg County's transportation plan. Charlotte's heat index soars to 109 degrees this week. The Charlotte Hornets select Duke guard Kon Kneuppel with the 4th pick in the NBA draft. The empty parking garage in uptown may not stay empty much longer.

Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones had said he planned to use roughly $100 million of money dedicated for roads from a new sales tax increase to relieve pressure on the city's general fund.

You know that huge parking deck at 11th and Brevard streets in uptown Charlotte that’s been sitting there for years, partly finished, with no cars in it? Well, that could be about to change. WFAE's Marshall Terry and The Ledger's Tony Mecia discuss this, and other local business stories, on this week's BizWorthy.

Heat wave. Heat dome. High pressure system. By any name and measure, the heat this week is a public health threat for everyone, but especially unhoused people, senior citizens and people with disabilities.

Mecklenburg County voters would decide on raising sales tax to 8.25%, generating $19 billion for transit and roads.

Much of the central and eastern U.S. is sweltering under dangerously hot and humid conditions, with temperatures near 100 degrees. The heat index in Charlotte is as high as 108 during the first heat wave of the summer. We examine the impact of excessive heat on health, how to stay safe, and why Mecklenburg is one of North Carolina's hardest-hit counties.

The Charlotte City Council tied 5-5 Monday on whether to send to a committee the issue of higher pay and better working conditions for airport contract workers. Mayor Vi Lyles broke the tie and voted against studying the issue.

A new commemorative marker was installed today in one of Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity. The marker aims to tell the history of places and people that helped shape the community.

This week, Mecklenburg County Public Health set up additional free, confidential HIV testing sites across Charlotte in recognition of National HIV Testing Day.