Money Monday: Meal planning can help families cut costs
With grocery prices still weighing on many household budgets, meal planning can be a simple way for families to save money and reduce stress during the week.
Dr. Melissa Balknight to remain acting superintendent of Charlotte–Mecklenburg Schools
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education made the announcement on Thursday.
Federal and state authorities investigating spending in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
While the FBI, the SBI, the State Auditor, and the Department of Public Instruction all investigate Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, the board says it's working to restore public trust and hire a new superintendent.
County Commissioners will wait for results of CMS investigations
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will wait for the results of several investigations into potential financial irregularities in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools instead of leading their own fact-finding.
What September's jobs report means for your money
The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, a sign hiring is slowing as many Americans continue to feel pressure from higher everyday costs.
Multiple past and present CMS Board members tell WCCB they did not know about Dee Rankin's federal conviction
We are hearing from past and present CMS board members about whether they were aware of current Chair Dee Rankin's federal conviction before it came out this week.
CMS names its 2027 Principal of the Year
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools surprised its 2027 principal of the year Thursday morning.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated through Charlotte food scene
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority is highlighting ways people can explore Hispanic culture and heritage across the Queen City during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.
CMS Board Chair Dee Rankin on previous federal conviction: "This is not...a scarlet letter"
The newly selected chair of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board talked with WCCB about his past federal conviction.
Battery fires on local garbage trucks prompt Fire Prevention Week warning
Mecklenburg County officials are urging residents to stop throwing rechargeable batteries in household trash after recording nearly 40 battery-related fires this year.
Board of County Commissioners watching closely to see outcome of state audit into CMS
Chair of Mecklenburg County Commissioners Mark Jerrell says commissioners are watching closely as Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are under a microscope of the state audit into finances and the SBI investigating potential criminal violations.
Strength training takes center stage on National Women's Health and Fitness Day
For National Women's Health and Fitness Day, Aubrey Gregory, a personal trainer at Life Time Charlotte, joined WCCB Rising to share tips for getting started with strength training.
Another Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools executive announces retirement
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is losing another member of its leadership cabinet.
CMS Board Chair says BOE is focused on moving the district forward
Newly appointed CMS Board of Education Chair Dee Rankin says the board is focused on moving forward despite all the distractions.
Dr. Crystal Hill was nominated for NC Superintendent of Year, now ineligible after firing
Former CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill was nominated for North Carolina Superintendent of the Year.
CMS Board of Ed will begin process of finding new Superintendent at their Tuesday meeting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education will begin the process of hiring the next superintendent on Tuesday.
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