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The Charlotte City Council voted in closed session on a six-figure settlement to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings over threatening text messages from a former councilmember.
Tariq Bokhari, who resigned from the council last month to work for the Trump administration, allegedly told Jennings in those texts he would “cripple his legacy.”

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Clouds will increase Wednesday, and there is a limited chance for a shower or passing sprinkle in the afternoon, especially farther west, but many areas will stay dry.

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Around North Carolina

1. How the Trump administration is impacting the electric vehicle industry in North Carolina

The electric vehicle industry across the U.S. suddenly is facing some big bumps in the road because of changes from the administration. Federal funding for a national network of EV charging stations has been stopped by President Donald Trump.

2. Nurse practitioners fight for more rights through bill, some physicians pushing back

The APRN Full Practice Authority bill aims to grant Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in North Carolina the ability to practice independently. The change scraps the outdated rules on needing doctors and formal agreements.

3. Bitty and Beau's Winston-Salem prepares to close

Bitty and Beau's is a coffee shop franchise that employs people with special needs. The company was founded in Wilmington by Amy and Ben Wright and has expanded to 11 states. The Winston-Salem location is closing May 27, letting go of 20 workers.

Around The Nation

1. North Carolina's Tillis, a key GOP vote, won't back Trump pick for top DC prosecutor over Jan. 6 ties

2. Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis

3. Israel's military says it has fully disabled Yemen's main airport with airstrikes

Editor's Pick - N.C. bill looks to move slow drivers out of left lane

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it illegal to slow traffic in the left lane of an interstate or highway. The bill was proposed by State Rep. Ray Pickett, a Republican representing Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga counties. He said he proposed the bill after sitting in traffic during his commute to the North Carolina General Assembly.