Duke Energy asks state and federal regulators for permission to combine its two electric utilities in the Carolinas. Wake Forest University shuts down its Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Uptown Charlotte begins preparations for this weekend's Charlotte Pride event. An earthquake rattles Columbus, N.C.

A Colorado developer withdraws its request for a $30 billion data center in Mooresville. The N.C. Highway Patrol is launching a new safety campaign for I-485. Forecasters say Tropical Storm Erin could arrive sometime next week. Monroe is under a boil water advisory due to the discovery of E. coli in the water system.

Montravias King drops out of the Charlotte City Council race, backs Tiawana Brown. CMS reports 243 teacher vacancies leading into the new school year. S.C. Senator Roger Nutt steps down amid a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Two kids in Laurens, S.C. steal and crash a train.

S.C. state Rep. RJ May resigns from office. A new report shows that Charlotte experienced an extremely scorching July. The Mooresville Public Library installs a new book vending machine. Mecklenburg County's proposed transit tax has created some unusual political alliances.

A new report shows students continue to struggle five years after the pandemic. A beloved Lake Lure landmark will be demolished after sustaining damage during Helene. A program that could fund millions in clean solar energy is being defunded. Duke Energy announces big quarterly profits.

Mecklenburg County commissioners decide to end negotiations with The Peebles Corporation over the Brooklyn Village development. The Winston Weaver Company settles a class-action lawsuit related to their 2022 fertilizer plant fire. A preview of the Illharmonic Orchestra's upcoming Charlotte performance.

Mecklenburg County commissioners vote to place a one-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot. N.C. high school athletes begin a second year of NIL opportunities. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster limits the ability to use SNAP benefits for things like soda and candy. A float down N.C.'s next state trail.

PBS North Carolina says it will cut staff after the loss of nearly $5 million in CPB funding. Iredell County residents voice opposition to Teresa Earnhardt's rezoning request to convert a parcel south of Mooresville for use as a data center. Resident Culture Brewing shuts down its South End taproom.

Heavy rain leads to numerous traffic incidents around Charlotte. U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announces her bid for the GOP nomination for S.C. governor. N.C. State Auditor Dave Boliek suggests the DMV may benefit from being removed from the Dept. of Transportation. CMS officials react to the new traffic cameras in school zones.

South Carolina students begin returning to school this week. Rep. Michael Whatley announces he's running U.S. Senate. Airport traffic at Charlotte Douglas dropped nearly 9% in the first half of 2025. Charlotte F.C. loses again in League's Cup competition.