Gov. Josh Stein prepares his first State of the State address. CMS plans to tighten its budget. Students and professors at UNC Charlotte protest the arrest of a Palestinian activist at Columbia University. A new Winthrop University poll shows S.C. voters generally approve of Donald Trump's performance, but are less enthusiastic about Elon Musk.

A Davidson College student group is facing disciplinary action after handing out pro-Israel content on campus. CATS is gathering public feedback on its multibillion-dollar expansion plans. Spirit Airlines adds additional flights from Charlotte. Pertussis is on the rise in the state.

Two CMPD officers are recovering after being shot Friday. CMS officials say they're revising their processes to communicate better with parents about threats to schools. Protesters in Rock Hill Sunday spoke out against recent cuts to government programs and the federal workforce.

The Dept. of Government Efficiency has cancelled two federal agency leases for Charlotte offices. A new state senate bill aims to eliminate DEI initiatives from public schools. Flu deaths in N.C. are at the highest level since 2018.

An EF-1 tornado touches down in Union County. An historic Hickory mill village used in the film "The Hunger Games" is up for sale. Charlotte is now home to the country's largest car wash company. Odyssey Logistics moves its global headquarters to the Queen City.

The N.C. Senate passes a bill requiring state law enforcement agencies to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Gastonia's 2024 crime report shows a significant decrease from the previous year. The ACC settles its legal dispute with Clemson and Florida State University.

Crews continue to fight fires burning across North and South Carolina. The City of Charlotte is updating its plan to cut carbon pollution. UNC System schools were notified Friday that more funding cuts are on the way. Lincoln County ends water fluoridation.

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency as wildfires burn across the state. Wells Fargo walks back its climate finance commitments. USFS crews are working to contain a fire burning in Uwharrie National Forest, east of Charlotte.

Duke Energy asks the EPA to roll back pollution regulations. Mecklenburg County officials say there's been a 200% rise in overdose deaths since 2019. Bank of America rolls back some of its DEI requirements. The Savannah Bananas baseball team adds a second Charlotte game this summer to due to overwhelming demand.

Wayne Goodwin will step down as head of the N.C. Dept. of Motor Vehicles. The historic Wilmore School in South End has been sold and will be redeveloped. The NFL Scouting Combine is underway with the Panthers looking for defensive help. Critics accuse Atrium Health of double dipping on tax refunds.