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For more than a century, the Outer Banks has been acclaimed as the birthplace of flight — but what if it was also the birthplace of the wireless world we live in today? We revisit the origins of American radio with author and historian Kevin Duffus and explore how a stretch of the North Carolina coast helped give voice to the world.

The more than $1 billion general fund budget includes 10% raises for police officers and firefighters.

Charlotte City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a 150-day moratorium on new data centers.

Amid growing pushback over data centers and rising utility bills, consumer advocates are urging state regulators to create new rates for large electricity users.

Charlotte City Council is expected to vote tonight on a proposed 150-day moratorium on new data center applications. Some council members say the pause is needed to study the quickly growing industry and consider new regulations.

This winter, many households were hit with high heating bills after consecutive winter storms. With more than 135,000 residents still over a month behind on payments, there may be some minor relief on their next gas bill.

A new exhibit has steamed its way into Charlotte. The exhibit aims to give community members insight into the most famous maritime disaster in history.

The Mecklenburg County Detention Center has launched a Spanish-language program aimed at helping Latino inmates address substance abuse, trauma and family relationships while they’re incarcerated.

North Carolina health officials are investing $10 million in 39 emergency medical service agencies across the state to expand behavioral health and substance use treatment services in rural communities.

As the city grows, getting around has become increasingly challenging. Efforts to relieve congestion on I-77 recently came to a halt when leaders rescinded proposed toll lanes. Public transit has grown slowly, with commitments to build the Red Line and the east-west Silver Line. However, those projects could take a decade or longer to complete. We untangle the ins and outs of transit in Charlotte.

Amazon announced a multibillion-dollar agreement with Corning Inc. on June 8 that is expected to create 1,000 new jobs at Corning’s manufacturing facilities across North Carolina, along with additional construction jobs tied to facility expansions.

Black family reunions are often remembered for cookouts, family photos and matching shirts, but the centuries-long tradition runs much deeper. We explore how Black family reunions came to be, why they endured and what they continue to preserve.