A race for an NC Supreme Court seat tightens to 24 votes. CMS lottery opens. Mecklenburg Democrats in turmoil. And there's a simple solution for everyone feeling stressed: Touch grass.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden apologizes for using racial slurs. In a series of text messages sent over the summer and recently obtained by WFAE, Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari threatened to cripple Police Chief Johnny Jennings' legacy. CMS unveils plan to create lower-cost housing options for teachers. Local health officials say walking pneumonia is spreading quickly among area children.

N.C. elections officials are still processing some 67,000 provisional ballots. Gaston County is set to eliminate its Community Support Services Division to save money. Former Chief Deputy Kevin Canty takes aim at Mecklenburg County Sherriff Garry McFadden in his resignation letter.

Tega Cay wraps up phase one of its push to sterilize its wild deer population. Former N.C. Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson is named president and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association. The S.C. District 17 Senate seat was decided by just 29 votes. MerleFest announces its 2025 lineup.

More than 15,000 N.C. mail ballots from last week's election have yet to be counted. The city of Charlotte agrees to a $700k settlement in the fatal shooting of Rubin Galindo. An historic hotel in Southern Pines heads to auction today. Team Penske driver Joey Logano wins his third NASCAR Cup Series title.

N.C. residents affected by Hurricane Helene have more time to apply for FEMA aid. Gov. Cooper names new labor commissioner. The Carolina Panthers win a second straight game while Charlotte FC stumbles out of the MLS playoffs. NASCAR legend Bobby Allison dies at 86.

The race for a N.C. Supreme Court seat has tightened after a count of mail ballots in Mecklenburg County. Albemarle Corporation announces layoffs amid a slump in lithium prices. Haynesbrands Inc. plans to close its High Point distribution center. The Carolina Panthers agree to a $33.2M contract extension with running back Chuba Hubbard.

CMS urges families to speak with their children about respecting diverse opinions as election results are counted. Republicans sweep all four seats in Cabarrus County's first ever partisan school board race. No charges to be filed in the death of a 12-year old boy at a wilderness camp in February.

Josh Stein to become North Carolina's next governor. Charlotte voters approve $400M in bonds to fund affordable housing, transportation and neighborhood improvements. Republican pastor Mark Harris completes his political comeback.

Election Day is here. North Carolina election officials hope to post results just after midnight. Regulators accepted Duke Energy’s plan to reduce carbon pollution and meet growing energy demand. Developers behind a project in south Charlotte ask for $19 million in subsidies. Ballantyne Ridge’s varsity football team only scored 23 points this season, but learned plenty of lessons. A fierce competition in Huntersville this weekend awarded prizes to sheepdogs.