After switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in 2023, Tricia Cotham narrowly won reelection in 2024.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reviews whether changes to payroll program comply with state law.

Early in-person voting runs through Oct. 31, with same-day registration available at every site.

Greensboro native and acclaimed drummer Larry Draughn has performed worldwide with leading jazz artists. During Creative Greensboro's Residency for Original Works, Draughn will focus his project on legendary jazz drummer Dannie Richmond and guitarist Tal Farlow — both fellow Greensboro natives. Over a six-week workshop series, he will gather stories and historical perspectives to inspire new musical compositions.

The NC Department of Public Instruction has a bold goal to boost public school enrollment. So far, there’s not been much movement.

Drought conditions have improved slightly in parts of Guilford and Rockingham counties following Hurricane Isaias. But much of North Carolina remains in severe or extreme drought.

We’re about a month out from a regional holiday tradition: the Southern Christmas Show. The annual event draws more than 100,000 people to the Park Expo and Conference Center, its home for almost 60 years. Organizers say that’s likely to change in the next few years, though. For more, Ashley Fahey of The Charlotte Ledger joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy.

ABM cabin cleaner Colleen Coates died on the job last month, with advocates and co-workers pointing to extreme heat as a contributing factor. Workers are demanding that company management “start taking their concerns about safety, harassment, verbal abuse and intimidation seriously” after the incident.