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The Charlotte Area Transit System has increased security on the Lynx Blue Line after the murder in August.

December in Charlotte is always packed with holiday shows, from classic productions that return year after year to new, offbeat twists on seasonal favorites. WFAE's First Friday Arts panel looks ahead to what's worth seeing this month.

The Davidson men’s basketball team improved to 7-1 on the season Thursday night, defeating The Citadel 79-63 at Belk Arena.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has launched a new public safety initiative aimed at curbing rising violence in and around uptown.The effort, called Operation Safe Season, will significantly increase police presence and enforcement over the next several weekends. CMPD says the multi-agency operation will focus initially on uptown, with plans to expand into other areas experiencing repeated violence and criminal activity.

Testimony continued Thursday in the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR by local racing teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. New CMPD Chief Estella Patterson will be sworn in today. A State Board of Education advisory committee is recommending a master’s degree for all school social workers in the state.

The Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority will take over the Charlotte Area Transit System next year.

A committee that advises the state Board of Education on students’ non-academic needs has recommended the board back requiring a master’s degree for all school social workers in the state.

A 24-year-old Charlotte man accused of assaulting U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents may no longer face charges.

A local interfaith church is hosting its fourth annual International Holiday Bazaar this weekend, showcasing cultures from around the world.

The new Charlotte City Council is sworn in, Iryna’s law goes into effect with stricter bail rules for violent offenses, the state auditor plans to investigate the settlement paid by the city of Charlotte to the husband of the new police chief, and Mecklenburg County officials create a new transit authority.

Duke Energy has asked North Carolina regulators for permission to withdraw a proposed renewable energy certificate program after it drew criticism from clean energy advocates.

Goodyear Arts began as a short-lived experiment in a tire shop slated for demolition. Ten years and two moves later, the artist-run nonprofit is thriving at Camp North End — offering residencies, performances and studio space to local creatives.