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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NC DMV commissioner pushes for changes to deal with long lines

1 day ago | wfae.org | Marshall Terry

If you’re going to the DMV any time soon in North Carolina, you’re likely going to have a long wait. The typically busy summer season is even more so this year because of a surge in residents trying to get their Real IDs. But new DMV commissioner Paul Tine, who was appointed by the governor in April, is hoping to alleviate some of that wait time. Reporter Galen Bacharier wrote about it for NC Newsline, and he joins me now.
Air traffic overhaul obstacles

2 days ago | wfae.org | Joel Rose

The fragile state of the U.S. air traffic control system was easy to see during the recent outages in Newark. But it will be a lot harder to make up for decades of underinvestment and other mistakes. Copyright 2025 NPR
Peebles withdraws request for Charlotte housing dollars, further jeopardizing plans for Brooklyn Village

2 days ago | wfae.org | Steve Harrison

The lead developer of Brooklyn Village uptown, The Peebles Corporation, has withdrawn its application for Housing Trust Fund dollars from the city of Charlotte. Not having city funds will make it harder for Miami Beach-based Peebles to build a 250-unit apartment building for low-income residents on Brooklyn Village Avenue near the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center. It also represents a new setback for the developer, who hasn’t built anything since being selected by Mecklenburg County in 2016.
Tiawanna Brown gets primary challenger

2 days ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

Charlotte City Council member Tiawanna Brown will be challenged in the Democratic primary for her District 3 seat. Montravias King announced on social media yesterday that he’ll take on Brown in the September 9th primary. He’s a former teacher and works as a nonprofit management executive and renewable energy consultant. Brown was indicted on Covid fund fraud charges last month. She has pleaded not guilty.
CMS Graduations moved due to Checkers playoffs

2 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.
SC residents believe higher tariffs will increase US manufacturing jobs, according to Winthrop poll

2 days ago | wfae.org | Woody Cain

A new poll out this morning from Winthrop University in Rock Hill says half of South Carolinians think tariffs on imports from other countries will end up costing the U.S. more money than it brings in. Also, while nearly 9 in 10 South Carolinians anticipate paying more for the products they buy because of these tariffs, 62% believe higher tariffs will result in the creation of more U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Wells Fargo's punishment lifted for fake accounts

2 days ago | wfae.org | Marshall Terry

Wells Fargo got some good news this week. Federal regulators on Tuesday announced they’re lifting a severe punishment on the bank related to its fake accounts scandal from nearly a decade ago. For more on what this means for the bank — and other business stories — I’m joined now by Tony Mecia, of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter, for our segment BizWorthy. Marshall Terry: Remind me what was this fake accounts scandal? And what was Wells Fargo's punishment? Tony Mecia: Yes, Marshall.
Developer's latest request for extension could doom Brooklyn Village plan

2 days ago | wfae.org | Steve Harrison

Mecklenburg County’s public-private partnership with The Peebles Corporation to build Brooklyn Village in Second Ward has hit another roadblock that could jeopardize the project. Peebles sent the county a letter last month asking for more time to demolish the empty Board of Education building, on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Peebles is contractually obligated to raze the building by July 28.
Fraternal Order of Police 'no confidence' vote in Charlotte chief fails

3 days ago | wfae.org | Steve Harrison

The Fraternal of Police said Tuesday night that a vote of no confidence against Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings has failed. The FOP said it allowed members to vote over the last nine days, either in person or online. The organization said in a statement that the number of votes received was "not enough to validate an outcome."Jennings plans to retire at the end of the year.
Previewing the Carolina Ascent postseason

4 days ago | wfae.org | Gabe Altieri

Carolina Ascent FC is on top of the USC Super League in the league's first season. The team won 13 matches this season and finished with 48 points. Part of Ascent's success this year has been on the back of its defense. The club has given up less than one goal per game and has posted 12 clean sheets, meaning they shutout their opponent. Defenders Vicky Bruce and Jenna Butler join us to discuss the keys to the team's success, the fan support in Charlotte and the popularity of women’s sports.