Transportation is the No. 1 source of emissions in North Carolina. To reduce planet-warming fossil fuel consumption, more people will need to electrify their rides, but carbon-free vehicles remain too costly for many households to own.

The price of seafood is expected to increase significantly because of President Trump’s new tariffs and because about 85% of this country’s seafood is imported. Fresh seafood market owners in Charlotte are closely watching seafood prices from overseas suppliers.

More than 100 fifth graders from Charlotte’s Mallard Creek STEM Academy celebrated Earth Day on Tuesday by learning about the relationship between food and sustainability.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Internal Affairs Division is conducting an investigation into the arrest of CMPD Officer Stephen Brown outside of the CMPD jurisdiction on Monday.CMPD says Brown was arrested by the Clover Police Department in York, South Carolina and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Officer Brown was off duty at the time of his arrest.He is currently on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. Officer Brown was hired in 2006, and his most recent assignment was the Airport Division.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education voted to approve the 2025-26 budget. Though, after debate in recent weeks over whether the district should pursue a higher increase to the teacher salary supplement, the vote was split.

A representative of the Cabarrus County Republican Party spoke before the Cabarrus County Commission Tuesday night, defending the party's nominee to replace outgoing chair Chris Measmer.