WFAE-FM (Charlotte, NC)

WFAE (90.7 FM) is a public radio station that operates without commercial funding, and it is licensed to the University Radio Foundation, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina. It serves as the primary NPR news and talk station for the Metrolina region. The main studio can be found at One University Place in the University City area of northeast Charlotte, while a secondary studio is situated downtown at Spirit Square on North College Street. The station's broadcast tower is positioned at coordinates 35°17′15.0″N 80°41′44.0″W.

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Local seafood market owners concerned about price increases on imports due to tariffs

1 day ago | wfae.org | Gwendolyn Glenn

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. For example, much of the shrimp sold in the U.S. comes from India and Vietnam, which were hit with 26% and 46% tariffs, respectively. Fresh seafood market owners in Charlotte are watching seafood prices from overseas suppliers closely, such as Brunetta Powell.
Charlotte's Latino faithful reflect on Pope Francis’ life and legacy

2 days ago | wfae.org | Julian Berger

The Latino Catholic faithful in Charlotte are mourning the death of Pope Francis, remembered as a champion for immigrants, the poor and other marginalized communities. Pope Francis died early Monday morning at 88. Born in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Americas, the first Latino and the first Jesuit to lead the Catholic Church. "He was more than just a pope," Claudio Bonus said.
Charlotte bishop reflects on life of Pope Francis, calls on Catholics to pray

3 days ago | wfae.org | Julian Berger

Charlotte residents are mourning the death of Pope Francis, including Bishop Michael Martin of the Diocese of Charlotte — who was appointed by Francis last year. Francis died Monday morning after a public appearance on Easter Sunday at the Vatican. He was 88. Born in Argentina, Francis was the first pope from the Americas. He spoke out to demand justice for marginalized communities and the poor, rallying against issues like inequality and climate change, and supporting the LGBTQ community.
Charlotte-area Catholics react to Pope Francis' death

3 days ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

Bishop Michael Martin of the Charlotte Diocese has released a statement on the death of Pope Francis early Monday morning at the age of 88. Martin said in part: “I am deeply saddened by the death of Pope Francis and join with Catholics of the Diocese of Charlotte and around the world in mourning the loss of our shepherd.
Protesters turn out in North Carolina, South Carolina cities

3 days ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

Charlotte, Rock Hill, Huntersville, Raleigh and Durham were among the Carolinas cities that saw more protests of Trump administration policies over the weekend. The events were among 700 across the country organized by the “50-50-1 movement,” a loosely organized group that began on Reddit with a push for “50 protests in 50 states on 1 day.”More than 1,000 protestors gathered in Durham.
Last surviving students released from hospital after bus crash

3 days ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

The surviving victims from Thursday’s deadly school bus crash on Interstate 77 have been released from hospitals, according to Lexington 2 School District officials. The State newspaper reports Jose Maria Gonzalez-Linares, a 13-year-old eighth grade student at Pine Ridge Middle School, was killed when a tire blew out on the school bus carrying students home from a field trip to the Charlotte area.
Charlotte FC wins top spot in conference

3 days ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

Woody is a Charlotte native who came to WFAE from the world of NASCAR where he was host of NASCAR Today for MRN Radio as well as a pit reporter, turn announcer and host of the NASCAR Live pre race show for Cup Series races. Before that, he was a news anchor at WBT radio in Charlotte, a traffic reporter, editor of The Charlotte Observer’s University City Magazine, News/Sports Director at WEGO-AM in Concord and a Swiss Army knife in local cable television.
Bank deserts are growing near Charlotte

3 days ago | wfae.org | Marshall Terry

You’ve probably heard the term food desert to describe a place where residents have limited access to affordable, healthy foods. But what about bank desert? That’s where residents may have limited to no access to bank branches and are forced to rely on ATMs or make a long drive. Such a desert is growing in the rural areas outside of Charlotte and even in some neighborhoods within the city. Reporter Catherine Muccigrosso wrote about it for the Charlotte Observer.
Charlotte singer-songwriter Uwade releases her debut album 'Florilegium'

4 days ago | wfae.org | Eric Teel

WFAE's Program Director Eric Teel recently sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Charlotte singer-songwriter Uwade to talk about the release of her debut album, "Florilegium," her Charlotte upbringing, her musical influences, how she ended up singing on a Fleet Foxes album back in 2020, and much more. When she's not working on music, she's studied at Oxford, Columbia, and she's currently working on a doctorate at Stanford.
Trump's war on measurement means losing data on drug use, maternal mortality, climate change and more

5 days ago | wfae.org | Alec MacGillis

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. More children ages 1 to 4 die of drowning than any other cause of death. Nearly a quarter of adults received mental health treatment in 2023, an increase of 3.4 million from the prior year.