Called the REINS Act, the legislation says the General Assembly must approve rules that meet certain cost thresholds.

Child care is considered to be in crisis, and care providers in Charlotte have recently said they need over $200 million to support the field. Janet Singerman, the CEO of Child Care Resources Inc., has spent over 40 years in the care field. Singerman is set to retire at the end of this month after nearly 28 years at the Charlotte-based organisation. Amid her pending retirement, WFAE’s Elvis Menayese spoke to her about how the field is managing, what the funds are needed for, and what drew her to the care field.

Moments before the Hurricane Helene relief package was passed by both chambers, legislators struck a controversial provision.

Hurricane Helene caused at least 57 landslides along the Parkway, damaging not only the roadway but also visitor centers, campgrounds, trails and more.

The sun’s been working overtime this past week. Now, the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are looking to put that free labor to use. Solar energy can reduce energy bills, but high upfront costs can deter the folks who stand to benefit the most from saving money.

The heat index in Charlotte soared to 109 degrees during this week’s heat wave. Pre-existing health conditions, dehydration and exertion can make heat stress worse … but for many workers, taking it easy during a heat wave isn’t an option.