A revised NCDOT plan for I-77 would save six homes from demolition, though 36 others remain in threatened. Most of S.C.'s Gubernatorial candidates met Wednesday for their first debate. Duke Energy asks permission to raise rates. The City of Charlotte plans to spend $650 million in taxpayer money to renovate Bank of America Stadium.

The daughter of former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. A federal grant could offset some of the cost of rising energy bills. Pollen levels may ease later this week before rising again this weekend. Queens University receives a $1.5 million gift to improve its lecture series.

The NCDOT opens its new community engagement center on West Morehead Street. State transportation officials roll out new designs for the I-77 toll lane project. Firefighters battle a growing wildfire near North Wilkesboro. Gaston County residents call for the dismissal of School Board member Tod Kinlaw following a social media post about the Islamic faith.

Around 10,000 gather in uptown Charlotte for a No Kings protest against Trump administration policies. CMS considers a once-rejected proposal to change the status of some of its early college programs. Latino voter participation remained low during this month's primary.

Former Mecklenburg County Sheriff candidate Ricky Robbins takes role as Chief Deputy. Republican Mecklenburg County Commission candidate Aaron Marin drops out of race after his home is targeted in a drive-by shooting. Capital Group selects Charlotte for its new East Coast operations hub. The Charlotte Hornets inch closer to a playoff spot.

Gaston County Commissioners vote to transfer $10 million to Gaston County Schools. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is brainstorming ways to extend the proposed Silver Line light rail into Matthews. The Lovin' Life Music Fest is not happening this summer.

Senate leader Phil Berger concedes his primary loss to Sam Page. CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill recommends a $2.1 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year. UNC Chapel Hill fires men's basketball coach Hubert Davis. Rap superstar DaBaby will launch a new hip hop music festival in Concord this summer.

Citing safety concerns, NCDOT cancels a tour of neighborhoods near the I-77 toll lane project. The Charlotte City Council approves $25 million for repairs to the BoPlex. Duke Energy plans two 425-megawatt natural gas turbines at its Buck Steam Station near Salisbury. UNC Charlotte hires Wes Miller as its new men's basketball coach.

Charlotte Douglas airport officials say they have not been notified of any plans for ICE agents to operate at the airport. Gov. Josh Stein says he supports a pause on plans to build new I-77 toll lanes. Phil Berger requests a second recount in his primary race against Sam Page. Etihad Airways begins service from CLT to Abu Dhabi.

Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page maintains his lead over Senate leader Phil Berger after a machine recount. N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson sues to block a merger between TV giants Nexstar and Tegna. CMS is moving to adopt its 2026-27 budget. Winthrop University upperclassmen are experiencing a housing crunch after demolition of two dorms.