Hundreds of Union County Public Schools teachers call in sick to protest a reduction in planned salary increases. Lynx Blue Line ridership falls ten percent in September compared to the same month in 2024. Four new cases of measles are confirmed in Spartanburg County. The Hornets win their season opener in the newly renovated Spectrum Center.

A new congressional map is making its way through the N.C. General Assembly. Mecklenburg County Parks commissioners ask for more maintenance money. Financial services company SoFi announces it's adding 225 jobs in Charlotte.

Charlotte City Council postpones its appointments to the proposed transit authority. Wait times at DMV offices improve. N.C. may benefit from an increase in lithium refining. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young may miss Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.

Thousands march through uptown Charlotte Saturday as part of a nationwide "No Kings" protest. A new program at the Mecklenburg County jail aims to support those trying to overcome substance abuse. The Carolina Panthers have a winning record.

Feds seize Charlotte housing advocate Cedric Dean's assets, allege multimillion-dollar Medicaid scheme. Legislative Republicans introduce a new Congressional map designed to secure another seat for their party. UNC Charlotte fires Athletic Director Mike Hill. Uptown prepares for this weekend's No Kings 2 rally.

Early voting begins today for municipal elections across the state. CMPD's third quarter crime statistics show an overall decrease despite a rash of high profile incidents in uptown. CMS's School Choice Lottery is now open. Guildford Tech. Community College breaks ground on a new aviation campus.

An independent report clears the City of Charlotte of improper conduct in the settlement with police chief Johnny Jennings. The CMS Board of Education is poised to rule on a new district policy on A.I. Amazon plans to add 7,000 seasonal jobs in North Carolina. The explosion of N.C.'s poultry industry prompts new concerns about poultry waste.

LendingTree founder and CEO Doug Lebda dies in an ATV accident. Republican leaders in N.C. say they're planning to redraw the state's congressional map to boost Republicans' chances. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra unveils a new sonic logo. We begin a series on N.C.'s large-scale animal farming.

Charlotte City Council meets tonight to consider Tepper Sports & Entertainment's proposal for a new concert venue in uptown. Panthers running back Rico Dowdle sets a franchise rushing record in win over Dallas. Women's professional basketball returns to Charlotte in 2026.

South Carolina's measles outbreak is confirmed to be in Spartanburg County. Proposed environmental rollbacks may be key to Duke Energy's plans to delay retirements at three coal-fired powerplants. A new street outreach program in Charlotte aims to break barriers to mental health care. The Brooklyn Nightclub and Lounge surrenders its alcohol permits.