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.

N.C. Democrats and healthcare providers raise concerns over the future of Medicaid expansion in the state. Radioactive wasps are discovered at the Savannah River nuclear site. A look at how high temperatures can affect pets. The Edenton Tea Party of 1774 is remembered.

Project 2025 architect Paul Dans launches his campaign to unseat South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. The NTSB launches an investigation into last weekend's fatal traffic accident on 485. Three years on from city approval, Charlotte still has just one social district. UNC Chapel Hill announces a $70M cost-cutting plan.

The N.C. state legislature overrides Gov. Josh Stein's veto of Senate Bill 266. Democrat Wiley Nickel drops out of the race for U.S. Senate, backs former Gov. Roy Cooper. Duke University faces two new federal investigations. S.C. drops its sales tax on many items this weekend.

Former Gov. Roy Cooper makes his bid for U.S. Senate official. The City of Charlotte reevaluates its tree canopy goals. A new initiative in west Charlotte aims to count and map available waste bins. Full contact Carolina Panthers practice leads to a scuffle between players. A new Mint Museum exhibit explores the Puerto Rican artform known as "Santos de Palo."

Authorities released the names of the six people killed Saturday morning in a traffic crash on I-485. U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman says he’s running for South Carolina governor. Charlotte FC’s recent form has them back in playoff contention. Tommy Tomlinson signs off.

Extreme temperatures exceeding 100 degrees are expected this weekend. Roof Above will end its substance abuse treatment program next month. A look at why homelessness remains a pressing issue in Charlotte. A conversation with the playwright of a new comedy that addresses Charlotte's residential development and more.

Former Gov. Roy Cooper will run for U.S. Senate. Encouraging news for one of N.C.'s endangered species. Plans to convert jazz legend John Coltrane's childhood home into a tourist destination may be on hold. Complaints increase about food vendors operating in Mecklenburg County without permits.

The City of Charlotte hires an outside attorney to investigate claims made by City Council member Victoria Watlington. Recent flooding in central N.C. has increased the risk of insect-borne diseases. Homelessness numbers in Mecklenburg County are on the rise. The Carolina Panthers open training camp.

Charlotte civil rights attorney James Ferguson has died at age 82. Local leaders call on Gov. Josh Stein's gun bill veto to be upheld. Another section of the Blue Ridge Parkway reopens after Helene damage.