Today was a National School Walkout for schools across the county that related to gun violence in schools. Earlier this afternoon at Trinity Episcopal School 5th-8th grade students held their own demonstration. WFAE | Students Demand Action

In his latest commentary, tommy tomlinson drops the mic.

The CMPD Animal Care and Control shelter has been over capacity for months, and staff have begun doubling animals up two per kennel to save space. The shelter has also temporarily stopped taking dog surrenders because of the lack of space. wfae.org/charlotte-area…

The Mark Robinson headlines just keep coming. CNN has unearthed a 2018 Facebook post in which Robinson calls the survivors of the Parkland school shooting "spoiled little bastards."

Gov. Cooper visits Davidson in long-shot appeal to Republicans on abortion veto override. Sarah Delia reports on WFAE wfae.org/politics/2023-…

Will rage against Tricia Cotham sink her mother Pat? 'I take one day at a time' buff.ly/3Iz6aU3

Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself—speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never

CATS to double security, add de-escalation training after shooting on bus buff.ly/3BTiXwz

On the Local News Roundup-- a "state of emergency" in public education? Tempers flare at City Council. More CATS turmoil. CMS boundary discussions continue. We cover all of this week's top news, coming up at 9 on Charlotte Talks on WFAE wfae.org/show/charlotte…

Congrats to our friends in Wilmington! #UnionStrong

It's my first time producing Charlotte Talks this morning! Tune in at 9.

It's another Code Orange air quality day across North Carolina. Here's what you can do to stay safe. Ely Portillo reports on WFAE wfae.org/health/2023-06…

Now this was a fun show to produce. Tune in to hear Jessica Charman and Carroll R. Walton discuss what to expect heading into the second half of the Charlotte FC sophomore season. Stay for the Ted Lasso clip. @Charlottetalks @wfae wfae.org/show/charlotte…

The debate over banning gender affirming care in North Carolina is prompting some local trans teens to speak up. Sean Radek, 17, of Charlotte is one of them. He says he worries a ban in NC could do more harm than good. wfae.org/health/2023-06…

Coming up this morning on Charlotte Talks--it's a special rebroadcast of our Fractured public conversation event held earlier this week with guest host Sarah Delia. Join us at 9! wfae.org/show/charlotte…

With neighborhood bus stops disappearing for some CMS magnets, NWSA Arts saw fewer applicants but other schools saw growth. Here's why CMS says it's too early to know whether express bus plan will hurt or help magnets. wfae.org/education/2023…

CMPD is reporting a 15% drop in homicides this year -- a significant decline that's in line with a national trend. What's causing this? It can be hard to pinpoint an exact reason. Maybe we'll learn more at the CMPD mid-year crime update tomorrow. wfae.org/crime-justice/…

Have questions about recycling and composting in and around the Queen City? That's what we are tackling on the next Charlotte Talks, dm me your questions or write us a [email protected].