As the calendar turns to 2026, a suite of new state laws passed by the North Carolina General Assembly will go into effect on January 1, bringing changes that could affect everything from healthcare access and road planning to professional licensing and legal ...

Charlotte is gaining national recognition as a leader in civic technology and government innovation, securing a top-five ranking in the Center for Digital Government’s 2025 Digital Cities Survey in the category of cities with 500,000 or more residents. After placing eighth in the previous ...

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalized as he continues treatment for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder, according to statements from his family and close aides. Recent speculation surrounding Jackson’s condition prompted his family to clarify that he ...

This holiday season, Yung Joc & The Streetz Morning Takeover is giving listeners a chance to win big with Yung Joc’s $5,000 Christmas Stacks — happening every weekday morning on Streetz 103.3/100.5 FM! Listeners will have two chances every morning to cash in during the live show ...

As the holiday season settles over the Queen City, WCNC Charlotte and The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte have kicked off their annual Magical Toy Drive, a signature effort dedicated to making sure children in struggling families still get to experience ...

Another under-the-radar issue: local businesses in Charlotte are feeling the strain from what’s been described as the longest government shutdown in state history. WCNCThe shutdown has impacted regulatory-environment headwinds, supplier disruptions, and uncertainty for smaller firms—an important contrast to the splashy ...