The Dept. of Government Efficiency has cancelled two federal agency leases for Charlotte offices. A new state senate bill aims to eliminate DEI initiatives from public schools. Flu deaths in N.C. are at the highest level since 2018.

An EF-1 tornado touches down in Union County. An historic Hickory mill village used in the film "The Hunger Games" is up for sale. Charlotte is now home to the country's largest car wash company. Odyssey Logistics moves its global headquarters to the Queen City.

The N.C. Senate passes a bill requiring state law enforcement agencies to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Gastonia's 2024 crime report shows a significant decrease from the previous year. The ACC settles its legal dispute with Clemson and Florida State University.

Crews continue to fight fires burning across North and South Carolina. The City of Charlotte is updating its plan to cut carbon pollution. UNC System schools were notified Friday that more funding cuts are on the way. Lincoln County ends water fluoridation.

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency as wildfires burn across the state. Wells Fargo walks back its climate finance commitments. USFS crews are working to contain a fire burning in Uwharrie National Forest, east of Charlotte.

Duke Energy asks the EPA to roll back pollution regulations. Mecklenburg County officials say there's been a 200% rise in overdose deaths since 2019. Bank of America rolls back some of its DEI requirements. The Savannah Bananas baseball team adds a second Charlotte game this summer to due to overwhelming demand.

Wayne Goodwin will step down as head of the N.C. Dept. of Motor Vehicles. The historic Wilmore School in South End has been sold and will be redeveloped. The NFL Scouting Combine is underway with the Panthers looking for defensive help. Critics accuse Atrium Health of double dipping on tax refunds.

The state House approves an additional $500 million for Helene recovery. Former Republican Rep. Dan Bishop faces questioning at his Senate confirmation hearing. Sen. Thom Tillis doubles down on his support for Ukraine. South Carolina has a record year in export sales. The Hornets set a new mark for NBA futility.

A bill filed Monday in the N.C. General Assembly would allow Mecklenburg County voters to raise the sales tax by a penny to pay for a multibillion-dollar transportation plan. Cannabis advocates ask N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson for clarity on the state's enforcement of laws surrounding smokable hemp products. Matthews approves plans to build a Discovery Place Kids museum.

A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody for allegedly threatening to carry out mass shootings at several Charlotte area schools. CATS launches its new microtransit system. Tega Cay's deer problem has become another community's food solution. Yemeni and Middle Eastern coffee shops are popping up around Charlotte.