WFAE Local Content
-
Police said that four other law enforcement officers were shot and wounded while serving a warrant related to illegal firearms at a home in Charlotte.
-
“Democrats can point to shiny objects. Those are not going to be things that win elections. It will be one-on-one conversations with friends, neighbors, people we go to church with.” said Jason Simmons, chair of the N.C. GOP.
-
A summit held over the weekend in Charlotte focused on supporting and uplifting teachers of color. The event provided an opportunity for educators to exchange ideas, network and learn about different teaching methods.
-
Four officers were killed and four more injured Monday in an hourslong shooting and standoff, in what amounts to the worst single day for law enforcement in Charlotte's history.
-
In the 15 years that Steve Harrison has covered politics in Charlotte, a handful of votes have sharply divided the City Council and captured the public’s attention. Here's a look back at five standouts.
-
Almost 2,300 additional NC families notified of school voucher eligibility. United Methodist Church resumes general conference in uptown. NC to receive $156M for solar energy. SC budget proposal includes a provision prohibiting transgender students from using preferred bathrooms.
-
The North Carolina General Assembly is back in session, and lawmakers have a lot on their plate even though they're hoping to only meet for a couple of months. Journalist Bryan Anderson joined WFAE's Marshall Terry to talk about what the major issues might be this session.
-
Mark Meadows, the former North Carolina congressman and presidential chief of staff, was indicted again last week. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says Meadows now sits at the top of a notorious list.
-
About 2,300 more North Carolina families were just notified their kids will get private-school vouchers for 2024. But about 56,000 could be denied Opportunity Scholarships unless the General Assembly approves more money.
-
On the next Charlotte Talks, CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill and the system’s chief financial officer share details of their budget request for next year. WFAE education reporter Ann Doss Helms join us as well.
-
United Methodist Church delegates have voted to allow different geographic regions to make their own rules about ministry. North Carolina Bishop Ken Carter weighs in on what this could mean for longstanding bans against same-sex marriage and gay clergy.
-
EnergizeNC will engage with communities across the state to increase access to solar and battery installation in disadvantaged communities.