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.

Polls are open today for Charlotte's municipal elections. The Nation's Report Card paints a sobering picture of academic achievement across the country. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles issues a new statement on the murder of Iryna Zarutska.

Anger rises among Republicans after the release of security footage of Iryna Zarutska's murder on the Lynx Blue Line. A church in west Charlotte hosts an aviation program for students. The FBI and CMPD are conducting a large-scale training at Bojangles' Coliseum today. The Carolina Panthers start the season with a loss.

Former Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari resigns from his position at the Federal Transit Administration. Early voting for next week's municipal elections is way up compared to 2023. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster signs executive order banning food stamp purchases of candy and sugary drinks.

N.C. schools score well on last year's statewide tests. UNC Charlotte breaks its enrollment record. CATS interim CEO says fare enforcement will be a new focus. WWII Veterans are honored at Charlotte Douglas Airport. Cabarrus County has a new manager.

Charlotte City Council approves a framework for appointing board members to a new transit authority. The number of undocumented immigrants has grown sharply in North Carolina in recent years. Gov. Josh Stein creates a new AI Leadership Council. Fort Mill school test scores top the state charts again.