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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ICE says it arrested second man near east Charlotte school Monday as conflicting narratives swirl

15 hours ago | wfae.org | Julian Berger

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released new information Wednesday — days after an arrest stirred concern from school officials, and said a second person was arrested Monday near an east Charlotte school. In a statement to WFAE, ICE said they arrested Adrian Ojeda-Calvillo, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico. The agency says they found Ojeda-Calvillo on a sidewalk near his residence and took him into custody.
Shakira walks onto Charlotte concert stage with 50 accomplished Latina women

17 hours ago | wfae.org | Julian Berger

Latin pop star Shakira opened her worldwide stadium tour Tuesday evening at Bank of America Stadium, with more than 50,000 people in attendance. To kick off the tour, 50 accomplished Latina women living across North Carolina escorted Shakira onto the stage.
Major League Baseball lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson

1 day ago | wfae.org | Russell Lewis

Updated May 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM EDTThe commissioner of Major League Baseball has removed Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players from the sport's permanent ineligibility list. The move clears the way for Rose, Jackson and others to potentially be voted into the Hall of Fame. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision after the Rose family filed an application to change the policy following Rose's death last year at age 83.
PGA Championship hopes to rebound from soggy start this week

1 day ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

After a soggy start on Monday, PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, tournament officials hope the rest of the week will be better and players can get some practice time in on the golf course. No spectators were allowed on the grounds yesterday, but Championship Director Jason Soucy said on Charlotte Talks that Monday tickets will be honored Tuesday and Wednesday.
Charlotte Hornets had a chance at top draft spot. They got No. 4 instead.

1 day ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

The Charlotte Hornets came away from Monday night’s NBA draft lottery with the fourth overall pick. Duke’s Cooper Flagg is widely expected to be the top overall pick, but Hornets Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson says the team will still get a player who can help.
ICE detains man taking his child to east Charlotte school

2 days ago | wfae.org | Julian Berger

Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained a man Monday just before he could drop his child off at an east Charlotte school. It happened at about 8:20 a.m. at the intersection of Albemarle Road and Jenkins Drive. Witnesses said the man was taking a child to school at Charlotte East Language Academy when he was stopped by agents. The school is about a half-mile from where the man was taken into custody. Marilyn Gomez, the school’s PTA president, saw the arrest as she was dropping her child off.
Charlotte Checkers advance in playoffs

2 days ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

The Charlotte Checkers downed the Providence Bruins 5-2 on Sunday at Bojangles Coliseum, wrapping up their second round Calder Cup Playoff Series three games to two. The Checkers now move on to the Atlantic Division Finals against the Hershey Bears, the top seed and the two-time defending American Hockey League champions. The best-of-five series starts in Charlotte Friday and Saturday.
New community health center kitchen opens in west Charlotte

2 days ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

The C.W. Williams Community Health Center is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon for its Nutrition Kitchen on Wilkinson Boulevard. The center is a federally qualified health center that has served the community for over 45 years. The Nutrition Kitchen is described as a teaching kitchen with a primary goal to improve health and wellness by promoting healthy eating and lifestyles.
Genentech building major Wake County facility

2 days ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday that Genentech, one of the world’s premiere biotechnology companies, will invest $700 million to build a new manufacturing plant in Holly Springs – southeast of Raleigh - creating 400 jobs. The average salary for the new positions will be $119,833, compared with an average wage in Wake County of $76,643. The Governor’s office says the new positions will bring an annual payroll impact to the community of more than $50 million.
Are plumbers coming to fix Charlotte’s leaks?

3 days ago | wfae.org | Steve Harrison

A version of this news analysis originally appeared in the Inside Politics newsletter, out Fridays. Sign up here to get it first to your inbox. Editor's Note: After this newsletter was published Friday, Charlotte's interim city attorney clarified his previous statements to acknowledge there are not criminal penalties for talking about closed session discussions. Read more on that here.