Nick de la Canal, WFAE

The four officers were killed Monday in Charlotte when a task force made up of officers from different agencies attempted to arrest a man on gun charges. Four others were shot but are expected to recover.

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings was emotional describing the aftermath of Monday's shooting, saying, “Last few days of, it's just been very tough and knowing that you have families that are hurting right now. We'll get through it though.”

In the latest flashpoint in a years-long conflict, a restaurant in downtown Monroe and a group of protesters have filed dueling lawsuits.

The group will focus on aiding local efforts to unionize renters, and expand tenant rights around the state.

He said nearly 3,400 North Carolinians lost their lives in fentanyl-related overdoses last year -- or more than nine every day -- and issued a call-to-action.

With Thanksgiving over, many North Carolinians are heading out to purchase Christmas trees at farms and tree lots, and prices are expected to be about the same or slightly higher than last year.

Starting Monday, more gay and bisexual men can donate blood under new guidelines from the U.S.Food and Drug Administration. North Carolina’s health secretary will be among the first in line.

The vote comes after bus drivers rejected a previous contract in September that would have included a nearly 11% raise, but would also have reduced the number of days drivers can take off. Union members voted to authorize a strike in January.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra joined local officials to highlight the Biden administration’s efforts to reduce health care costs for people on Medicare.

Early voting ended in North Carolina over the weekend, and election officials are reporting a strong turnout. More than 2.1 million North Carolinians have already cast ballots through the mail or at early voting sites, which closed Saturday.