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Historian Ibram X. Kendi is known for his deep dives into the history of racist ideas. His newest book examines the origins of "the great replacement" theory, and he spoke about it with WFAE ahead of his stop in Charlotte.

The Charlotte City Council is spending $25 million to improve the BoPlex.

Home prices in the Charlotte region rose in February even as the number of sales declined, according to new data from the Charlotte-area Realtor association, Canopy MLS.The group said home sales dropped almost 9% compared with February 2025. The average sale price rose 2%, climbing to more than $483,000.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport says it has no indication that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be sent to the airport, following a nationwide deployment that began Monday.

The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to expand I-77 from uptown to the South Carolina line with four new express toll lanes.

Two years ago, Americans bet $120 billion on sports, a 27% increase from the previous year. That figure grew to $150 billion in 2024. Journalist Danny Funt investigates what's considered one of the most consequential — and least scrutinized — shifts in modern American sports in his new book, "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling."

Spring offers a natural opportunity to reset. We bring together a therapist, professional organizer and financial expert to explore how your environment, habits and money all impact your sense of control and well-being. They'll also share practical tips you could use today.

As the war in Iran and the Middle East continues, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham is calling on President Trump to deploy Marines to Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz, where oil shipments have been halted because of the conflict. Graham made the comments Sunday on Fox News Sunday.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a shooting on Hucks Road in north Charlotte in which five people were shot and one person died. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. Sunday and was described by police as “a party gone bad.”

Tyler Reddick and Huntersville-based 23XI Racing are dominating the early part of the NASCAR Cup Series season. On Sunday, Reddick won for the fourth time in six races as he took the checkered flag in Darlington, South Carolina.

Charlotte Douglas airport officials say they have not been notified of any plans for ICE agents to operate at the airport. Gov. Josh Stein says he supports a pause on plans to build new I-77 toll lanes. Phil Berger requests a second recount in his primary race against Sam Page. Etihad Airways begins service from CLT to Abu Dhabi.