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NewsWorthy is WFAE's daily news podcast. Each weekday morning, NewsWorthy delivers local headlines and in-depth feature reporting on important issues to help keep you informed, engaged and connected.

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NewsWorthy for Feb. 13, 2026

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster endorses Lt. Gov. Pam Evette to succeed him. A school bus crash near Gastonia sends fourteen elementary students to the hospital. Westside residents launch an effort to persuade Charlotte City Council to withhold support for new I-77 express toll lanes.

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3 DAYS AGO

NewsWorthy for Feb. 12, 2026

Early voting begins today for the 2026 primaries. A new report finds the American Southeast is more focused on energy generation than energy efficiency. Lake Lure hopes to welcome back tourists this summer. The Charlotte region area added more jobs in 2025 than any other metro area in the country except NYC.

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4 DAYS AGO

NewsWorthy for Feb. 11, 2026

Duke Energy announces $4.9 million in profits. Gov. Josh Stein says energy efficiency rebates are now available statewide. CMS forecasts growth in area charter schools. The Charlotte City Council approves new rules for native plants and pollinator gardens. Early voting for the March primary begins Thursday.

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5 DAYS AGO

NewsWorthy for Feb. 10, 2026

Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown pleads guilty to federal wire fraud conspiracy charges. Health officials confirm a case of measles in Union County. Republican legislators in Raleigh grill Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden over the murder or Iryna Zarutska last year. Another earthquake rocks S.C.

13 min
6 DAYS AGO

NewsWorthy for Feb. 9, 2026

Mecklenburg County leaders are expected to be questioned today by Republican lawmakers in Raleigh on issues like crime and ICE cooperation. West Charlotte residents are furious over NCDOT's plans to elevate I-77 express lanes through uptown. The Carolinas set a new recording last week for energy usage.

8 min
6 FEB

NewsWorthy for Feb. 6, 2026

Gov. Josh Stein signs an executive order to boost N.C.'s mental health system. The city of Charlotte considers new rules for street vendors and taxi services. WFAE and Primal Brewery announce the release of a new collaboration brew called Ale Things Considered. Our First Friday Arts panel looks ahead to February events.

20 min
5 FEB

NewsWorthy for Feb. 5, 2026

NCDOT announces plans to elevate I-77 express lanes through uptown. Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is mentioned in several emails to and from late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prisma Health hospitals now requires masks for all visitors and patients to help slow the spread of measles in S.C. The Hornets make a pair of trades before the NBA trade deadline.

18 min
4 FEB

NewsWorthy for Feb. 4, 2026

NCDOT says the new I-485 Express lanes around Charlotte are set to open February 28. CMS extends its inclement weather disruption to an eighth straight day. Siemens Energy says it will invest $421 million to expand operations in N.C. The Charlotte Hornets sweep the NBA's Eastern Conference awards for January.

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NewsWorthy is WFAE's daily news podcast. Each weekday morning, NewsWorthy delivers local headlines and in-depth feature reporting on important issues to help keep you informed, engaged and connected.