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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.

9H AGO

NewsWorthy for Jan. 6, 2026

Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather has asked the State Bureau of Investigation to examine allegations made against Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden. Sycamore Brewing shelves plans for a new taproom in Cotswold Village. Gov. Josh Stein endorses Rodney Sadler over incumbent Carla Cunningham for a state House seat in Mecklenburg County.

14 min
1D AGO

NewsWorthy for Jan. 5, 2026

The FBI stops a planned ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in Mint Hill. The Carolina Panthers are back in the NFL playoffs for the first time in seven years. N.C. now has more registered Republicans than Democrats. The State of N.C. now recognizes only two sexes. Author and former Charlotte Observer reporter Jerry Bledsoe has died at age 84.

11 min
4D AGO

NewsWorthy for Jan. 2, 2026

North Carolina has its second measles case. The Mint Museum celebrates Epiphany this weekend. Queen Transportation in Hickory shuts down after nearly 20 years in business. Rockingham Speedway has a new owner. BizWorthy reflects on the crisis at Charlotte's Sycamore Brewing.

14 min
12/29/2025

NewsWorthy for Dec. 29, 2025

A statewide effort to elect teachers to the N.C. General Assembly has all eyes on the Republican primaries. Friends and family of former N.C. Gov. Jim Hunt paid their final respects. The City of Charlotte will begin collecting Christmas trees on Jan. 5. The Panthers can win the NFC South with a victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday.

9 min
12/23/2025

NewsWorthy for Dec. 23, 2025

Holiday travel kicks off at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. N.C.'s Christmas tree growing season was a success. The oldest bull elephant in the United States has died at the North Carolina Zoo. Hornets guard Kon Knueppel is fastest-ever to reach 100 three-pointers.

10 min
12/22/2025

NewsWorthy for Dec. 22, 2025

The NTSB continues to investigate Thursday's plane crash at Statesville Regional Report. The town administrator and police chief of Great Falls S.C. have been charged with criminal misconduct. Calvary Christian Academy announces it's closing its doors at the end of the school year. The Panthers now lead the NFC South.

11 min
12/19/2025

NewsWorthy for Dec. 19, 2025

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were killed Thursday in a Statesville plane crash. The new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority selects David Howard as its chair. Republican Michelle Morrow enters the race for U.S. Senate. A local artist has turned a school bus into a mobile art studio.

10 min
12/18/2025

NewsWorthy for Dec. 18, 2025

Gov. Josh Stein says he's optimistic state lawmakers will take action in 2026 to fully fund Medicaid. Duke Energy proposes steep rate hikes for residential customers starting in 2027. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden says U.S. Border Patrol agents could return to Charlotte.

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02/03/2025

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Would listen more but have grown tired of Tommy Tomlinson’s holier than thou opinion pieces.

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.