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Three Suspects Wanted In South Charlotte Armed Robbery

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are asking the public's help with identifying three suspects accused of robbing an arcade in south Charlotte early Saturday.

Hall, Hamilton Leaving Cabinet As Cooper Preps For 2nd Term

Two members of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet won’t remain in their posts as his second term begins next month, Cooper announced on Tuesday.

New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks To COVID-19 Relief

The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week unemployment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators.

Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Iredell County Wins $1 Million Prize

Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million prize for someone who bought a ticket at a convenience store in Iredell County.

Mary C. Curtis: Trump Signs Order On Covid Vaccine

Mary C. Curtis: Trump Signs Order on COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines will be given to Americans just as soon as the FDA approves emergency use authorization.

Group Win: $1 Million Mega Millions Prize Shared By Four

The Nov. 27 Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million win for a group of four.

Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board Debating Possible Return To All Remote Learning

CMS to Return to All-Remote Learning for K-12 Students Starting Monday, December 14th

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board voted to move to all-remote learning amid concerns about rising COVID cases.

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings Tests Positive For COVID-19

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings announced Tuesday afternoon that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

NC Gov. Roy Cooper Announces Modified Stay-At-Home Order, Nighttime Closure For Businesses

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday a statewide modified stay-at-home order and a nighttime curfew as the state continues to see record increases in positive cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations.

N.C. State Sen. Jeff Jackson Is Considering US Senate Bid

A North Carolina state senator said he’s considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.

Local Charlotte Business Donates Hundreds Of Toys

This year more families need help for the holidays. A record number of angels have been adopted through the Salvation Army Virtual Angel Tree.

Atrium Health President and CEO Eugene A. Woods In The Top 10 Of The 100 Most Influential People In Healthcare

Atrium Health President and CEO Eugene A. Woods has been honored for the fifth consecutive year as one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. Woods is ranked seventh on the publication’s annual listing, up from number 32 a year ago.

Some CMS Teachers Call For Remote Learning As COVID Cases Rise

COVID cases are increasing in the district.

During The Pandemic, Charlotte Birth Rate On The Rise As Births Nationwide Decline

The pandemic baby boom may be a bust in cities across the country, but in the Charlotte area, hospitals are preparing for an increase.

Local Hospitals Prepare for First COVID Vaccine Arrival

As North Carolina sees record daily COVID cases and hospitalizations, we're learning which hospitals across the state will receive the vaccine first. 11 in North Carolina will get an advance shipment.

NCDHHS: These 11 North Carolina Health Care Providers Will Be First To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released a list of 11 health care providers in the state, including two in the Charlotte-area, that will receive the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Eight Panthers Placed On Reserve/COVID-19 List Ahead Of Broncos Game

As the Carolina Panthers enter Week 14 of the NFL season and return from a bye week, they find themselves facing COVID-19 issues as eight players are placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, officials announced Monday.

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North Carolina Gets $14M From Record Telemarketing Penalty

North Carolina’s public schools will receive $14 million for the state’s share of a record settlement with a satellite television company that federal courts have determined participated in unlawful telemarketing activities.

SC Teachers Want Virtual School Again After COVID-19 Spike

With new COVID-19 cases reaching record levels in South Carolina, a teachers group is asking districts to go back to all-virtual teaching until this second spike in the virus can be flattened.

Amid Pandemic, Grants Keep Army Veteran's Business Afloat

Nicole Walcott’s lip started to quiver as she turned her misty gaze away from a reporter’s question. “I don’t want to cry on camera,” the 33-year-old said when asked why she’s fought tooth and nail to keep her small business open amid a pandemic that’s crushing countless others.