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The Senate officially passed a funding bill Monday night after a decisive final vote, moving one step closer to ending the prolonged government shutdown. The spending package will still need approval from the House and President Trump's signature before the government can reopen. We're taking a closer look at how North Carolina lawmakers are reacting. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

After more than a month of a partial government shutdown, there’s finally movement in Washington. Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement that would fund the government at its current rate through Jan. 30, and fully fund SNAP benefits through next September. While that’s a promising sign for federal workers and programs, travelers are still feeling the frustration at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.As of Monday morning, there was a significant drop in delays and cancellations from the hundreds of disruptions over the weekend, but still a sign of lingering impacts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to reduce flight schedules nationwide, cutting up to 10% of flights as air traffic controllers approach their sixth week without pay.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/tentative-shutdown-deal-charlotte-travelers-impacts/275-e468289a-01f8-445c-9c94-3d61e2648eb4WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is expected to cut flights by 10% after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and announced it would reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's busiest airports due to the federal government shutdown. The shutdown, which is now in its 38th day, is the longest in U.S. history. On Wednesday, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford cited growing fatigue among air traffic controllers who have worked without pay since the shutdown began Oct. 1. “I’m not aware in my 35-year history in the aviation market where we’ve had a situation where we’re taking these kinds of measures,” Bedford said Wednesday. “We’re in new territory in terms of government shutdowns.”Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-potential-flight-cuts-federal-government-shutdown-impacts/275-f3af7f0e-b576-48ef-b88b-c5912616f4f2WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 busy airports beginning Friday, citing growing fatigue among air traffic controllers who have worked without pay since the government shutdown began Oct. 1.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced the cuts Wednesday afternoon, saying the move would affect roughly 3,500 to 4,000 flights daily. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/airports-affected-by-faa-service-cuts-full-list/507-c7c2d415-7248-4e0a-88b2-3502aeb26246WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Mecklenburg County residents voted to approve a one-cent sales tax that would fund transit and road projects. The measure passed with 52% in favor of the tax, Tuesday's election results show. The votes will be canvassed at a later date. The tax increase has left both city leaders and community members with split feelings about impacts on the Charlotte area — and their pockets — in the long run.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/mecklenburg-county-voters-sales-tax-increase-transit/275-e1f032fd-881c-409f-b49f-258b7413d6adWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Tuesday marks Election Day in Charlotte, and voters are heading to the polls to make their voices heard in key local races. Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, and will remain open until 7:30 p.m.Charlotte residents are deciding on the mayoral race, four at-large City Council seats, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education, a transit tax referendum and several district council seats. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/voters-charlotte-key-city-council-contests/275-d77fef38-ab6c-460b-b348-42b2d5923e20WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The city of Charlotte announced Friday Estella Patterson will serve as the next Chief of Police for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.City Manager Marcus Jones made the announcement in an internal email to CMPD staff, saying the decision followed an extensive search and input from officers and community members. Patterson, who previously served as Chief of Police in Raleigh, will officially begin her new role on Dec. 1.“Public safety is the most important service our organization provides to our city,” Jones wrote. “Choosing a police chief is one of the most important responsibilities I hold.”Jones said he aimed to find a balance between a leader who knows CMPD’s values and someone who brings outside experience and fresh perspective. Patterson spent 25 years with CMPD before becoming Raleigh’s police chief in 2021.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/new-charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department-police-chief-named/275-b0635655-6fc7-4c0d-9751-d35bcc962babWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Days before Mecklenburg County voters will decide whether to increase the sales tax to fund transit projects, a campaign finance report is revealing which corporations are funding the effort to pass it.The 30-year plan is projected to generate approximately $19.4 billion to fund road, bus, and rail improvements across the region, including the creation of the Red Line light rail. If approved by voters, it would also provide funding to create a Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority which would make decisions about how that funding is spent.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/atrium-health-leads-donors-mecklenburg-county-transit-tax-referendum/275-644a55b1-cdab-41e5-a25a-81043df43ebbWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina lawmakers are weighing options to reduce wait times at Department of Motor Vehicles locations, including a proposal to separate the DMV from the Department of Transportation — a partnership the state auditor calls "dysfunctional."State Auditor Dave Boliek released a report in August finding long waits are becoming more common, with 13.8% of visits lasting over two and a half hours — a nearly 80% increase since 2019.Read more: http://wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-dmv-wait-times-ncdot/275-0ccde212-f985-4180-9666-88a063dfd515WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The second day of the Brooks’ Sandwich House murder trial focused on one of the final pre-trial motions before jury selection got underway.Scott Brooks, co-owner of the beloved NoDa restaurant, was shot and killed in December 2019 while opening the family business early one morning. Nearly six years later, the two men accused of his death - Steven Staples and Terry Conner - are finally standing trial in Mecklenburg County Superior Court. Both have pleaded not guilty.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/brooks-sandwich-house-murder-jury-selection-10-28-2025/275-c7f33e3c-9a1b-4de1-816d-d369608407a3 WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Charlotte City Council voted Monday to change ordinances allowing the installation of 30 digital kiosks throughout the city, a plan officials say will cost taxpayers nothing.The kiosks will offer free Wi-Fi, touchscreen navigation, local business highlights, emergency alerts, and city content such as events and wayfinding. They will also feature ADA-compliant, multilingual displays and advertising screens, with the city receiving a share of the ad revenue.These will be strategically placed across Corridors of Opportunity and Municipal Service Districts (MSDs). Proposed locations include Beatties Ford Road, South End, University City, West Boulevard, SouthPark and others throughout the city. Safety remains a top concern for transit riders, particularly in the South End, following the murder of Iryna Zarutska on a Blue Line train in August.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-digital-kiosks-safety-small-businesses/275-2becea78-cf6b-4db5-9398-65bc226035ee WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Charlotte Metropolitan Transit Commission approved a fare evasion resolution that will increase fare enforcement after the suspect in the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska was on the light rail without a ticket. Security on public transit will prioritize checking riders for a ticket or pass as a part of daily duties.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A violent crime spree that left one person dead and two others wounded ended with Charlotte police fatally shooting a suspect who kidnapped a woman and fired at officers during a car chase on Thursday, authorities said.The incident began around 4 p.m. when officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired on North Hoskins Road near Brookshire Boulevard in northwest Charlotte. Police found two people wounded by gunfire, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/northwest-charlotte-shooting/275-ffd67a74-acbf-439b-a613-580066ef32ebWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A Charlotte man faces dozens of felony charges in connection with a series of break-ins at businesses that netted more than $65,000 in cash and merchandise over two nights this month, court documents show.Emil Jafeth Lagos-Herrera, 19, was charged with breaking and entering at 16 separate locations, larceny after break-in at 11 businesses, and 16 counts of felony conspiracy, according to warrants issued Oct. 21 by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/19-year-old-accused-in-charlotte-business-break-ins/275-abfe75c6-2b6f-4a39-9c09-39661f198de8WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Wednesday marks 60 days since the tragic stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light rail. Now, Republican leaders in the city are demanding more accountability on what they call a public safety crisis. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina state lawmakers moved forward Monday with redrawing the state's congressional maps, with the Senate Elections Committee approving the proposal in its first step toward passage.The redistricting effort is part of a multi-state push to shift party representation in the U.S. Congress.In North Carolina, only a simple majority is needed to redraw maps, which Republicans hold easily in both chambers. Additionally, the governor cannot veto redistricting legislation.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-lawmakers-congressional-redistricting-plan/275-eff83ea5-6de4-4afe-a5df-59431ef6684bWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A man was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in a parking lot on Wilkinson Boulevard, marking the fourth homicide reported in Charlotte in the last 24 hours, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.Off-duty officers working in the 4600 block of Wilkinson Boulevard responded to gunfire around 1:25 a.m., police said. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/wilkinson-boulevard-shooting-cmpd/275-ce99b58c-4a80-4af2-9900-df6285406197WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Four months after millions of Americans participated in "No Kings" protests across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, organizers are setting up more demonstrations this weekend. On June 14, millions of Americans took to the streets protesting the president's rise to power with signs, music, and dancing. The same day, Trump was planning to celebrate his 79th birthday with a 21-gun military salute, along with a parade. However, the protests "drowned out" the planned festivities with chants and signs that read "No Kings" as demonstrators protested his deportation efforts. Organizers at the time said around 5 million people crowded the streets nationwide. A second protest is expected to have 2,500 individual marches on Saturday, Oct. 18, including numerous demonstrations scheduled across the Charlotte area. According to the No Kings website, at least 16 protests are planned for the Charlotte area.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/no-kings-protests-anti-donald-trump-charlotte-north-carolina/275-e3b03a1c-79ff-4682-993f-84146f52d131 WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Violent crime in Charlotte has seen a significant decrease from this time last year, according to new data released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Wednesday. CMPD's third-quarter public safety report found an 8% decrease in overall crime, highlighted by a 20% drop in violent crime. Property crime is down 5%, the department said. The report comes amid growing concerns about violence in Charlotte, including the fallout of the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on a light rail train in South End, which garnered national attention about public safety solutions.Lt. Crystal Fletcher said Charlotte has seen a 24% reduction in homicides, going from 82 in 2024 to 62 this year. Aggravated assaults which include shootings are down 19% and robberies saw a 22% reduction."While this is a notable decrease, 62 homicides are still too many," Fletcher said. "Disagreements should never end in tragedy. Violence should never be the option, regardless of your beliefs, your background or your circumstances." Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/cmpd-third-quarter-crime-report-charlotte-violent-crime-data-iryna-zarutska-homicides/275-3600889e-0a7d-444a-a7dd-2b651ec724c2WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Parents are demanding greater transparency from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders following numerous complaints about late buses, wrong drop-offs, and communication breakdowns in the district's transportation system.Andrew Dunn, a CMS parent with three children in the district, told school board members during a recent meeting that the problems extend far beyond individual incidents.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/parents-urge-transparency-over-school-bus-issues/275-b0ce493e-d755-430f-9a9d-6acc91761e64WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Charlotte City Council is moving forward on appointing nine members to the proposed transit authority, after delaying a vote last week. Of the 27-seat authority, seven will be appointed by the council and two by the mayor. These members would oversee fund spending if a 1% sales tax increase passes in November. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-city-council-transit-authority-appointment-process/275-990f68cc-ab41-4f39-8f76-3105064f368cWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A shooting in north Charlotte left one person dead on Sunday.The shooting happened in a business on Beatties Ford Road near Sunset Boulevard around 7 p.m. Police say they found a male victim dead at the scene from a gunshot wound.The victim's name has not been released.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/deadly-shooting-north-charlotte/275-75b1fad0-49c1-4134-8443-85f6f86e6917?tbref=hpWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

With early voting just a week away, residents packed Matthews Town Hall on Thursday seeking clarity on a proposed one-cent sales tax increase for transportation projects, as confusion and concerns about the measure persist. Leaders say the forum was put in place to ensure people have the whole story and correct information before November's vote.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/matthews-residents-seek-clarity-on-transit-tax/275-eb00e431-ce75-4604-aa84-6b6e2b40cf4ePlus, we connect the dots on why doctors say despite rising skepticism, getting your children vaccinated at an early age is the best way to protect them from deadly disease. Weather Impact forecast: Cooler and drier air moves in with gust winds. Expect sunny skies in the Charlotte metro with cool temperatures; however, a nor'easter along the Carolina coast is expected to bring rain to the region this weekend with some showers pushing as far inland as I-77. FULL FORECAST: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/forecast/charlotte-weather-forecast-update/275-50501550WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza, paving the way for a pause in the fighting and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Palestinians greeted the news cautiously Thursday as a possible breakthrough in ending the devastating 2-year-old war.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/israel-and-hamas-to-free-hostages-and-prisoners-after-agreeing-to-first-phase-of-trumps-peace-plan/616-92791374-e157-43f8-8e2a-211d6e4ffb93Plus, we connect the dots on why state governors are dipping into their budgets to keep national parks open amid the government shutdown. Weather Impact meteorologist Chris Mulcahy has the latest forecast for the Charlotte region and tells us when we can expect our next chance for rain. FORECAST: https://www.wcnc.com/forecastWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Nearly two months after the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, new data shows which Charlotte light rail stations have a higher concentration of crime.City Councilman Edwin Peacock, who requested the data in August, received the information Sunday night, showing incidents over the last three years within one-eighth of a mile of light rail stops.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/six-knife-incidents-light-rail-since-2022/275-a2df4f79-f2a8-43df-b80b-a6cc2d7b79f3WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte City Council members are calling on the North Carolina General Assembly for additional support to address public safety and mental health concerns following the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail system.The request came during committee meetings Monday, where the safety committee received updates on current mental health services and what law enforcement officials say they need to prevent similar incidents.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/charlotte-leaders-seek-reform-after-stabbing/275-b2de6501-31b7-4cdb-9758-60c2141c8a56WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth day, travelers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport say operations are still running smoothly, even as concerns grow over how long that will last.“We were concerned about it, but I haven’t noticed anything,” said Rick Willoughby, who was traveling with his family Saturday. “It’s all just been business as usual for us, at least at this point.”Willoughby said his family looked up information online before their flight, bracing for potential disruptions.Despite the steady flow of passengers, federal employees behind the scenes - including TSA officers and air traffic controllers - are currently working without pay. Nationwide, the Department of Transportation says more than 11,000 FAA employees have been furloughed, including those in safety inspections, maintenance, and training.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-nc-airport-shutdown-impacts-10-4-2025/275-51a9504f-7f1a-479d-8356-eaf821e24b7c WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

It's been over a month since the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light rail, and people are still pushing for more safety initiatives because of what happened to her.Friday, Charlotte city leaders are expected to announce new security measures for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). WCNC Charlotte's Richard DeVayne shares how with this next step, leaders hope to improve public safety.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided while on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring at least one person in what the airline described as a “low-speed collision.”The wing of an aircraft carrying 32 people getting ready to take off Wednesday night to Roanoke, Virginia, hit the fuselage of an aircraft arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina, with 61 people aboard, according to a statement from Delta.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/delta-jets-have-low-speed-collision-on-the-ground-at-new-yorks-laguardia-injuring-1/616-3102eba5-ea49-41b1-a8bc-4f50a3f9b046WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

CATS reduced armed security personnel by at least 40% in recent years and failed to follow competitive bidding practices when expanding a contractor's role, according to a state auditor's report released Tuesday that examined safety failures before a deadly stabbing on the light rail.The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor launched its investigation after the Aug. 22 stabbing death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on the LYNX Blue Line, which gained national attention after surveillance video showed the violent attack.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/audit-reveals-drop-in-cats-security-personnel/275-c741726d-1558-4d9c-83b5-6dc5d0f88fcaWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The pain of families who lost loved ones to violent crime was front and center Monday as Congress held a field hearing at the federal courthouse in Uptown Charlotte.The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight convened the hearing, titled “Victims of Violent Crime,” to examine repeat offenders, lenient bail policies, and whether the criminal justice system is failing victims.The session came just weeks after 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, was stabbed to death on Charlotte’s Blue Line light rail. Zarutska fled a war-torn country only to be killed in her new community. It's a tragedy that lawmakers repeatedly referenced during testimony.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/violent-crime-congressional-hearing-in-charlotte/275-fae52629-d746-48ec-a851-e5bf052a2f62 WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Eleven people, including seven juveniles, were taken into custody in relation to the fatal shooting of a 9-year-old in Pageland, the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies responded to a shooting at a convenience store parking lot along Highway 9 on Sunday morning."We extend our deepest condolences to the family affected by this heartbreaking tragedy," Sheriff Cambo Streater said. “This case has deeply impacted our community. Our investigators have worked tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice. We remain committed to ensuring that every individual connected to this senseless act is held accountable.” Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/9-year-old-killed-in-pageland-convenience-store-parking-lot-shooting/275-1bde684e-15b0-4356-a48f-8a9b28d0a4f5 WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A year after the floodwaters of Helene tore through Boone, signs of recovery can be seen across the High Country. But for many residents, the memories and the struggles remain fresh.When Helene hit last September, water rushed into homes, businesses, and apartment complexes. Among the hardest hit was the Bavarian Village Apartments, where residents were forced to evacuate as water rose quickly, sweeping away cars, furniture, and in some cases, entire lives.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/one-year-helene-boone-residents-working-rebuild/275-45c81844-c8e5-41ec-a3e1-b3b8249ad9e0WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

It’s been one year since Helene tore through the High Country, leaving behind a path of destruction that many families are still struggling to recover from. For John Randall, a longtime Avery County resident, the storm left behind more than $100,000 worth of damage to his home. But he said a last minute decision may have saved his life.Randall, who has lived on his property near Newland for 20 years, remembers the warnings the day before the storm. He and his neighbor chose to accept a friend’s offer to ride it out farther up the mountain.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/avery-county-man-last-minute-decision-hurricane-helene/275-55c03664-ceac-4925-846f-8f87e8272498WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A sign outside the PackRats surplus store on Main Street in Newland reads “29 years 3 floods we are still here.” It comes after Hurricane Helene struck a year ago.“We had seen some storms, but nothing ever like that,” a smiling Julie Vernable said. “I was standing in waist deep waters, wasn’t expecting that.”One year ago, the water came. Not a gentle rise of the river, but a vengeful surge of brown, silt-choked fury, sent down from the mountains by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. It poured into the low-lying parts of Newland, Avery County, a place where people lived and worked for generations, trusting the land beneath their feet.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/newland-packrats-reopens-western-north-carolina/275-e3f500f0-bfff-4fdf-975d-fecba23c7da9WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Nearly one year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, businesses in Boone are rebuilding but face a challenging path to full recovery, with many still struggling economically despite the area's resilient appearance.The storm struck at the worst possible time for the region's tourism-dependent economy, hitting just before the biggest push of the year. Many businesses were still recovering from COVID-19 impacts when rising floodwaters washed away their progress.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/long-road-to-recovery-boone-north-carolina-businesses/275-a803ea14-ff74-4dd2-8589-ca68c3110de6WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

One year after the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene brought tourism to a sudden halt in western North Carolina, the mountain town of Blowing Rock is beginning to breathe again.The storm, which struck in late September 2024, caused widespread landslides, downed trees, and left much of the Blue Ridge Parkway impassable. Hotels, restaurants, and trailheads were shuttered for weeks — some for months — as emergency crews worked around the clock to restore access and safety to one of North Carolina’s most beloved travel destinations.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/blowing-rock-rebounds-one-year-helene/275-c836a149-c646-41fd-b32d-ed9797cff002WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday he will meet with the family of Iryna Zarutska, the 23-year-old victim of a fatal stabbing on the Charlotte light rail system.Decarlos Brown, 34, is charged with killing the Ukrainian refugee on Aug. 22 on the LYNX Blue Line in South End. Brown was arrested and charged with murder after the incident and was indicted earlier this week. He also faces a federal charge prosecutors said could result in the death penalty.When asked about the city's response to the stabbing, Stein said he was happy that Charlotte was increasing security on public transit."I think everybody wishes we'd been more on our toes and local government had been more on its toes," Stein said. "I'm gratified that the local government has surged law enforcement and safety officials on the transit system."The announcement came as the General Assembly prepares to reconvene Monday, with lawmakers expected to immediately introduce and vote on legislation aimed at preventing similar crimes.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/stein-to-meet-iryna-zarutska-family-charlotte-light-rail-stabbing-investigation/275-0c21a6d4-a4f4-4e72-919c-d99b92c2a50a

A child was shot and killed in the Steele Creek neighborhood early Wednesday, Medic said. It happened around 6 a.m. on Cigar Court. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers responded to the area after reports of a stolen black Dodge Charger, then learned shots had been fired into a home. Officers found the child who had been shot, and Medic confirmed he died at the scene. While authorities have not identified the victim beyond being under 18, neighbors told WCNC Charlotte the victim was a 4-year-old boy who was in his bed sleeping at the time of the shooting.A source has confirmed to WCNC Charlotte that four arrests have been made in the case.LATEST: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/steele-creek/victim-steele-creek-deadly-shooting-under-18/275-54807949-2d28-47ca-b89a-0e21f2f50133WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The fatal stabbing of a passenger on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line light rail has triggered a citywide -- and national -- conversation that’s reaching deep into the political sphere. With the November election approaching, and a major sales tax proposal on the ballot, crime and public safety are quickly becoming defining issues in the Queen City. The attack occurred on Aug. 22, when 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed while riding the light rail. Authorities say the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., acted without provocation. Tuesday, a grand jury returned a murder indictment for Brown. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/fallout-light-rail-stabbing-impact-charlotte-political-sphere/275-4a6af9c7-1034-4db6-8ac5-dda5132d86ddWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Rider safety will be front and center as Mecklenburg County commissioners prepare for a pivotal decision on the region's transportation future. County commissioners will hear directly from residents on a proposal that could reshape how transit and transportation projects are funded and managed across the county.The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote Tuesday night on whether to authorize the creation of a Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA). The authority would only take effect if voters approve a one-percent countywide sales tax increase on the November ballot.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/safety-concerns-loom-mecklenburg-county-transit-vote/275-718a672c-6843-4df2-9b97-d1b627af04afWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Public transit safety is back in the spotlight this week in Charlotte. Monday, State Rep. Laura Budd is planning to address how Democrats are responding to the deadly light rail stabbing. Tuesday, Mecklenburg County Commissioners are following up with the vote on a possible new transit authority.We're breaking down the latest developments.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Republican leaders at the North Carolina Capitol announced new legislation Thursday in response to the killing of Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte light rail, with plans to unveil the bill package later this month.The proposed legislation could potentially include restarting the death penalty and ending cashless bail, according to Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall.They were joined by Michael Whatley, who recently left his post as RNC Chairman to run for North Carolina's open Senate seat against former Gov. Roy Cooper. Whatley's comments criticized Democratic leaders' "soft-on crime" policies. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/republicans-propose-reinstating-death-penalty-charlotte-light-rail-murder-case/275-0568c4ee-e5aa-4111-ac7e-a154e43b0e47WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Today, marks 24 years since the devastating attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. People across the nation and in Charlotte will come together to remember the many lives lost in the tragedy. WCNC Charlotte's Richard DeVayne shares how the city is coming together in remembrance.MORE HEADLINES ON WCNC CHARLOTTE:Police continue hunt for shooter a day after 'political assassination' of conservative activist Charlie KirkRiders question Charlotte's light rail security amid recent tragedyUS businesses brace for over 9% health insurance premium rise in 2026WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Decarlos Brown, the man accused of stabbing and killing a Ukrainian refugee on a LYNX Blue Line train in August 2025, now faces a federal charge tied to the incident.On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi shared that federal prosecutors officially charged the 34-year-old Brown with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system. Brown is accused of killing Iryna Zarutska on the train."Iryna Zarutska was a young woman living the American dream — her horrific murder is a direct result of failed soft-on-crime policies that put criminals before innocent people,” said Bondi in a statement. “I have directed my attorneys to federally prosecute DeCarlos Brown Jr., a repeat violent offender with a history of violent crime, for murder. We will seek the maximum penalty for this unforgivable act of violence — he will never again see the light of day as a free man.”Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/federal-charge-deadly-blue-line-stabbing-charlotte-nc-9-9-2025/275-e5038d8d-228e-45c4-b572-bf25f2b5a8b8 Also on WCNC Charlotte: 2 incumbents lose Charlotte's Democratic primaries, Krista Bokhari wins Republican District 6WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Polls open in Charlotte for the municipal primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 a.m. and will close at 7:30 p.m. This year’s ballot features several high-profile contests, including the mayor’s office, four at-large Charlotte City Council seats, and multiple district races.What voters see on their ballot depends on their party registration or if they’re unaffiliated. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/primary-day-charlotte-what-voters-need-know/275-0351e418-a322-43b4-aa5d-dc3678898f3eALSO IN THIS EPISODE:US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday the federal government will investigate Charlotte's public transit system following the August stabbing death of a Ukrainian woman on the city's light rail, threatening to withhold federal funding from cities that cannot keep their transit systems safe. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/dot-investigate-charlotte-transit-safety-deadly-stabbing-iryna-zarutska/275-ecf6ffb7-e08c-4da8-93e0-372ef768a9e0WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

President Donald Trump is expected to look into the killing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska. The Ukrainian woman was brutally stabbed while riding the light rail in Charlotte's South End last month. Trump's comments after surveillance video of the assault was released, sparking a national conversation about public safety and violent crime in major cities. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/deadly-cats-stabbing-surveillance-video-to-be-released/275-347a6496-4a0c-4049-a87d-72533fce7e71Water shortages are disrupting supply chains, cutting crop yields, and pushing up feed costs—especially in water-stressed regions like India and the U.S. Now, experts say these water shortages are becoming bigger than environmental, with tech leaders pressing for new solutions. Farmers are looking to solutions like drip irrigation, which can cut water use by up to 40%, and humidity-sensing tech that delivers water precisely where it's needed. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/global-droughts-puts-pressure-on-meat-dairy-production-connect-the-dots/275-e7a2aee3-86af-49bf-a800-dd77d72b201eWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Former Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari is out of his position with the Federal Transit Administration just five months after joining the agency.Bokhari confirmed his departure on Thursday on social media. No reason was given for the decision. It's not clear if Bokhari left on his own terms or if he was pushed out by the Trump administration; however, Bokhari stated that it was time to "hand the baton to the next wave of leaders." READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/tariq-bokhari-leaves-federal-transit-administration/275-9a5fff21-5cbe-4b26-a038-6452fe43c7d8Student loan payments are back on, but new research shows a growing number of borrowers can't keep up with their payments. We connect the dots on why forbearance applications have more than doubled since this time last year and where things stand when it comes to former President Joe Biden's goal of eliminating student debt for millions of Americans. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools achieved what officials are calling historic academic progress in the 2024-25 school year, with newly released state accountability data showing the district outperformed North Carolina averages and set multiple records for student achievement.The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction results show tangible improvements across numerous metrics, including school performance and academic growth, with CMS celebrating unprecedented gains across the district's nearly 180 schools.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-2024-25-academic-gains-9-3-2025/275-00b79d9b-6a74-4135-a5af-9f959522bbe0WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

CATS now says the man accused of killing a woman on the light rail did not have a ticket to be on the Blue Line. It comes just hours before city leaders to meet to address transit safety in Charlotte.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.