No bus system in the top 50 cities has lost more riders than the Charlotte Area Transit System has and, in recent months, other problems have cropped up, too. We take a closer look.
The spotted lanternfly has arrived in North Carolina with the potential for great environmental damage. Mike Collins and our panel of guests discuss what residents should know and ways to mitigate the spread.
Host Mike Collins sits down with a panel of experts on kids' mental health to talk about the crisis in adolescent mental health and what the American Academy of Pediatrics calls a national emergency.
On the Local News Roundup, the governor signs the budget into law while vetoing other recent legislation. He also lifts the COVID-19 state of emergency beginning in August. And, the nation’s new poet laureate teaches at Queens.
For most Americans, from their home address to medical conditions, a significant amount of personal information can be found online. And with Roe v. Wade overturned, some worry people seeking abortions could be tracked, and even prosecuted, from their online data. We discuss the future of digital privacy with two of the country's premier experts.
We get some tips on good books to spend time with this summer at the beach or on your couch.
Mecklenburg County is under-parked and struggling to keep pace with growth but now, $50 million has been allocated to parks and rec for future parks so enjoying the outdoors might improve soon.
Despite this past weekend’s rain, North Carolina is suffering through an abnormally dry start to summer. Farmers are feeling the effects. We take a close look at why the state is so dry.
There's a strong need for mental health care but, as the coronavirus pandemic revealed, getting that care can mean overcoming a number of obstacles. We help kick off WFAE’s series focusing on this challenge by talking to mental health care professionals.
On the Charlotte Talks local news roundup, early voting for Charlotte city elections is underway. Public safety concerns escalate here following the July 4th shooting in Highland Park. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings defends police actions after a high speed chase, and the driver shortages at CATS continue. Those stories and more.