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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 May 5, 2026

Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones proposes a nearly 7 percent property tax increase. Charlotte City Council considers bringing back red light cameras. The city will continue to operate CATS for at least six months past the date it was to pass control to a new transit authority. Winthrop University expands to Fort Mill.

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NewsWorthy for May 4, 2025

At their Saturday meeting, the CMS board doesn't request specific budget changes, but instead questions numerous aspects of operations. Atrium Health and WakeMed propose a merger. A proposal to speed up the Camp Lejeune water contamination litigation stalls in Congress. The Truist Championship gets underway at Quail Hollow Club.

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NewsWorthy for May 1, 2026

Thousands of students are out of school today as teachers across the state protest in Raleigh for higher pay. N.C.'s Medicaid program is now funded through June. Parts of Mecklenburg County move into the highest level of drought conditions. A new report shows more than 100 people suffering from mental illness have died in S.C. jails since 2015.

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NewsWorthy for Apr. 30, 2026

Duke Energy requests permission for steep rate hikes starting in 2027. A state Senate committee votes to ban kids under age 14 from using social media. Gaston County voters could soon have a say in how much extra their teachers are paid. The Carolina Panthers extend quarterback Bryce Young's rookie contract to a fifth year.

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NewsWorthy for Apr. 29, 2026

The CMS Board of Education denies Superintendent Crystal Hill's proposed $2.1 billion budget. Duke Energy requests permission to raise rates in June. Mecklenburg County Commissioners consider raising fees for county recreational facilities. Kannapolis plans to cut half of its funding for the CK Rider Bus system it shares with Concord.

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NewsWorthy for Apr. 28, 2026

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles says the City Council will discuss the I-77 toll lanes and data centers at its May 11th meeting. S.C. says its measles outbreak is over. A second Mecklenburg state house member is leaving the Democratic Party. Despite recent rainfall, drought conditions have now extended across eight months.

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NewsWorthy for Apr. 27, 2026

A Charlotte City Council member calls for a temporary pause on new data centers near Charlotte neighborhoods. State regulators tell Duke Energy to slow down new solar power generation. CMS cancels school on May 1st ahead of a large protest scheduled in Raleigh. The Charlotte Checkers tumble out of the Calder Cup playoffs.

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NewsWorthy for Apr. 24, 2026

Cathy Bessant steps down as CEO of the Foundation for the Carolinas. Two top editors are leaving the Charlotte Observer. CMS will host an emergency meeting to consider modifying the academic calendar ahead of a planned May 1st rally in Raleigh and anticipated teacher absences. The Carolina Panthers select Monroe Freeling with the 19th pick in the NFL Draft.

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tarheeljd97

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.