More than 1,000 people gather at a South End vigil for Iryna Zarutska; N.C. lawmakers move on a bill in response to her murder. Charlotte City Council approves expanded security in and near transit property. UNC Charlotte moves up the U.S. News rankings of colleges.

N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby launches a pretrial release task force. S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 16 other attorneys general in urging universities to protect free speech. A new historic commemorative marker is unveiled in Huntersville. Lyme disease cases are on the rise in N.C.

CATS says its security plan for the Lynx Blue Line is now fully operational. CMPD arrests four in connection with the shooting of a four-year-old boy. Charlotte City Council member Marjorie Molina concedes defeat in the District 5 primary. Wake Forest Univ. announces tuition waivers for families making under $200,000.

Safety on Charlotte's transit system takes center stage at the Metropolitan Transit Commission meeting. Charlotte-based rapper DaBaby's new video reenacts last month's deadly stabbing on the Lynx Blue Line. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden accuses former employees of betrayal, disloyalty, and character assassination.

Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte announce plans to merge. A recount of the Charlotte City Council District 5 race confirms JD Mazuera Arias's victory. The National Park Service reopens a 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway. S.C. Highway Patrol plans an enforcement surge in York County.

The Mecklenberg Board of Elections confirms JD Mazuera Arias's District 5 primary victory. A new art exhibit in uptown explores how companies use misdirection to avoid scrutiny. Lake Lure's Flowering Bridge will be rebuilt. Another earthquake rattles S.C. The Panthers lose a pair of offensive linemen to injury.

Gov. Josh Stein will announce his latest federal budget request today, which includes more Helene recovery funding. State Auditor Dave Boliek criticizes Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and city leadership over the $305k settlement paid to police chief Johnny Jennings. Charlotte F.C. ties an MLS record for consecutive wins, secures a playoff spot.

N.C. Republicans vow to craft a crime bill in response to last month's deadly stabbing on Charlotte's light rail. The Carolina Panthers fire an employee after comments he posted on social media about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. NCDOT has awarded Mecklenburg County an $8.7 million grant to improve a stretch of Idlewild Rd.

Sept. 11th remembrance events are scheduled around the region. Charlotte city leaders continue to speak out in the aftermath of the killing of Iryna Zarutska. Voter turnout was up sharply in Charlotte's municipal election Tuesday. Panda Fest comes to the Queen City this weekend.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles easily wins the Democratic primary. All four at-large incumbents retain their council their seats. Krista Bokhari wins the District 6 primary. Federal charges have been levied against the man accused of stabbing a Ukrainian woman on the Lynx Blue Line last month.