The N.C. Board of Elections says only 1,675 voters will be impacted by Republican Jefferson Griffin's election challenge. A Charlotte nonprofit removes the word "Black" from the name of its upcoming maternal health conference. Limestone University in Gaffney, S.C., could soon close its doors. A new bill aims to name 'The Andy Griffith Show' the official TV show of N.C.

N.C. Senate Republicans propose an additional $700 million in Helene recovery funding. The South Carolina Humanities Council is set to lose a million dollars in federal funding as part of the Trump Administration's DOGE efforts. A federal judge blocks Lamarie Austin-Stripling from taking a seat on the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners.

A group of Cabarrus County residents have filed a lawsuit to prevent Lamarie Austin-Stripling from replacing Chris Measmer on the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. A Gaston County barbeque restaurant has agreed to a settlement amid accusations that it misused pandemic relief funds. Lowe's announces plans to purchase Artisan Design Group for over $1.3 billion.

CMPD is investigating three homicides from the weekend. The N.C. Supreme Court on Friday issued a mixed ruling in Republican Jefferson Griffin's election challenge against Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs. Piedmont Lithium and Australia's Sayona Mining will merge later this year.

CMPD says first quarter crime statistics show overall crime down in Charlotte. Gov. Josh Stein says nearly 650,000 North Carolinians have gained access to health care through Medicaid expansion. Cabarrus County Commissioners select LaMarie Austin-Stripling to fill the term of Chris Measmer.

N.C. Senate Republicans pass their second anti-DEI bill of the year. Former Rep. Wiley Nickel announces he's running for U.S. Senate next year against presumed candidate Republican incumbent Thom Tillis. Catawba College receives an anonymous $2.1M gift to enhance the school's early childhood education program.

Sen. Thom Tillis had sharp questions Tuesday for the Trump administration's chief trade representative. Monroe City Council votes against regulating drag shows. York City Council raises home construction impact fees to among the highest in the country. A home furnishings advocate says recent tariffs won't bring factory jobs back to N.C.

The N.C. Supreme Court blocks a lower court's order that could have discarded 65,000 ballots in the race for a seat on the state Supreme Court. A group of South Point High School supporters are applauding a new bill that would end the use of the "Red Raider" mascot. Symphony Park in south Charlotte could get a major overhaul.

Thousands gathered in Charlotte Saturday to protest the Trump administration. The North Carolina Court of Appeals gives Republican Jefferson Griffin a significant boost in his efforts to overturn the results of last year's state Supreme Court race. Police search another location in Cleveland County for evidence in the Asha Degree disappearance.

The City of Charlotte releases growth plans for more than a dozen areas of the city. A new bill in the N.C. Senate would expand pharmacists' ability to test for and treat influenza and strep throat. The Charlotte SHOUT! festival opens today in uptown.