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CDC Masking Guidance For Local Counties

Find community levels and prevention steps by county.

ONLY ON WCCB: A Charlotte Man Flees Ukraine's Embattled Capital With His Family

There's a photo of Matt Thacker's wife gazing at one of the airports attacked by the Russian Army in Kyiv. She's sitting in the apartment they bought two years ago. Construction just finished, but they weren't able to move in.

President Biden Nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson To Supreme Court

President Biden announced his intent to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday. If confirmed, officials say she will be the first Black woman to serve.

Dozens Gathering In Uptown Protesting The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

The sadness was palpable among the dozens of people who came to Romare Bearden Park Thursday, protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Olena Sambur moved to Charlotte six years ago from Ukraine.

Biden Hits Russia With Sanctions, Shifts Troops To Germany

President Joe Biden has hit back against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, unleashing robust new sanctions, ordering the deployment of thousands of additional troops to NATO ally Germany, and declaring that America will stand up to Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

CDC To Significantly Ease Pandemic Mask Guidelines Friday

The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Biden Hits Russia With New Sanctions, Says Putin 'Chose' War

President Joe Biden has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russia’s Vladimir Putin “chose this war” and his country will bear the consequences

Russia-Ukraine: What To Know As Russia Attacks Ukraine

Russian troops have launched a broad assault on Ukraine from three sides.

Local High Schools Students to Benefit from U.S. Army ROTC High School Education Day by The Big South Championship

Universities within the Big South Conference will be giving out free goodies and organizers say although registration is full you can still get on the waiting list.

Winthrop University To Take Park Of The Big South's Education Day!

Winthrop University To Take Part Of The Big South's Education Day!

On March 2nd, universities within the Big South Conference will take part of the US Army ROTC Education Day. Winthrop University says it's an honor to be a part of something so great.

Two Teenagers Arrested In Death Of Son Of 'Lizard Lick Towing' Star

Two North Carolina teenagers have been charged in connection with the shooting death of a man whose father was featured in a reality television show about his towing and repossession business.

How Much Money Would It Take For You To Quit Social Media For Years?

One teenager gives up social media in exchange for cash. How much money he earned, and how long he stuck to the challenge.

U.S. Returns Artifacts Worth $20 Million To Greece

Prosecutors in New York say dozens of looted antiquities seized from collector and billionaire hedge fund founder Michael Steinhardt after a years-long investigation are being returned to the people of Greece.

The Carolina Wedge Makes a Comeback

Cold-air damming returns to the Carolinas on Thursday resulting in a sharp temperature gradient.

Prosecutors In Charge Of Trump Criminal Probe Have Resigned

The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump have suddenly resigned, throwing the future of the probe into question.

FDA Posts List Of All Authorized At-Home Tests

On Tuesday, the U.S Food and Drug Administration released a list of all authorized at-home and over-the-counter Covid-19 tests.

All 3 Defendants Convicted Of Hate Crimes In Arbery Killing

The three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting have been found guilty of federal hate crimes.

White House Calls Russian Moves On Ukraine An Invasion

The White House had begun referring to Russian troop deployments in eastern Ukraine as an “invasion” after initially hesitating to use the term.

Woman Accused Of Stabbing Husband 140 Times In Florida Home

Police say a 61-year-old Florida woman stabbed her physically disabled husband more than 140 times and hit him on the head with a meat cleaver to make sure he was dead.