Marshall Terry

1 week ago | wfae.org | Marshall Terry

One of Charlotte’s best-known homegrown companies is being sold. AvidXchange was formed in 2000 and, as of the end of last year, had over 1,600 employees. For more on the sale, and other business stories of the week, I’m joined now by Tony Mecia, of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter, for our segment BizWorthy. Marshall Terry: AvidXchange is a name many people in Charlotte, I’m sure, recognize. But how did they become one of Charlotte's rare unicorns, or a billion-dollar startup?

2 weeks ago | wfae.org | Marshall Terry

In South Carolina, there are only days left in the legislative calendar this year. WFAE's Marshall Terry spoke with South Carolina Public Radio reporter Maayan Schechter about what's going on at the statehouse in Columbia. Marshall Terry: What have lawmakers already accomplished? And what are the big, outstanding issues? Maayan Schechter: Yeah, so this is the first of a two-year session. So, of course, any bill that does not become law this year always has a chance in the next year.

2 weeks ago | wfae.org | Marshall Terry

It’s time now for a fact-check of North Carolina politics. This week we’re looking at a claim related to Hurricane Helene relief for North Carolina. In a post on X viewed more than 6.5 million times, liberal political commentator and podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen wrote: “Trump just denied North Carolina’s request for FEMA relief from Hurricane Helene, calling it ‘unwarranted.’” WFAE’s Marshall Terry spoke with Paul Specht, of WRAL, for more.

2 weeks ago | wfae.org | Marshall Terry

The CEO of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has resigned. In making the announcement on Thursday, the library said Marcellus Turner is stepping down for family reasons. His last day will be May 2. The library’s Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Angela Myers, will take over as CEO in the interim. “We wish MT all the best as he moves forward, and we respect his decision.

2 weeks ago | wfae.org | Marshall Terry

In the first night of the NFL draft on Thursday, the Panthers chose Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with their 8th overall pick. McMillan already has a connection with Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. The two trained together at a football camp last year and also played against one another at rival high schools in California. McMillan, who was born in Hawaii, acknowledged his ancestry at the announcement.