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Threat Phoned Into Matthews Elementary Traced Back To Juvenile In Texas

The Matthews Police Department says the threat was left on a voicemail at the school over the holiday weekend.

US Appeals Court To Hear NCAA Case Over Pay For Athletes

The NCAA will ask a federal appeals court this week to block a lawsuit that seeks to have athletes treated as employees who are paid for their time, the latest high-profile challenge to amateurism in college sports.

Aviation Museum Renamed After 'Captain Sully'

The former Carolinas Aviation Museum is preparing for takeoff under a new name. The facility says it will now be called the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.

Mold & No Hot Water Causes Livingstone Students To Move Out Of Freshman Dorm

Several students living in a freshman all-girls building on Livingstone College's campus have moved out because of poor living conditions.

CMS Board Members Move Forward On Superintendent Search

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Board of Education voted Tuesday on a motion to accelerate its timeline in the search for the district's next superintendent.

Gaston County Woman Wins $100,000 on New Scratch-Off Game

Joyce Gilchrist of Gastonia tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off ticket and won the first $100,000 prize in a new lottery game.

National Signing Day Marks The Beginning Of A New Chapter For Athletes Across Charlotte Area

Thursday was National Signing day as Charlotte area athletes pick the college or university to continue their football careers.

Ashe County Schools Closed Thursday Due To Threat Of Wintry Weather

Thursday was scheduled to be the last school day for students before Winter Break. Students will return to class January 9, 2023.

Dr. Crystal Hill Named Interim Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Hill has been CMS Chief of Staff since May; long-time educator is a former assistant superintendent of Cabarrus County Schools

With The Clock Ticking, Still No Decision On CMS Interim Superintendent

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education held an emergency meeting Friday but still did not reach a conclusion on who will replace outgoing CMS superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh.

CMS: Gun Found at West Mecklenburg High School

District officials confirm that a gun was found at West Mecklenburg High School Thursday morning.

Panel Examining UNC System Governance Holds First Meeting

A panel asked by Gov. Roy Cooper to recommend changes to how governing boards of the University of North Carolina system and its member schools are chosen met for the first time on Wednesday.

Superintendent Search Community Survey Results Presented To CMS Board

The results are in. We're learning what the community wants to see in the next CMS Superintendent. District leaders brought in a local consulting group to survey parents, teachers, and people in the community.

NC Attorney General Josh Stein Brings Online Safety Program To CMS

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein introduced a new program to Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools on Tuesday. The program called "Family Technology Agreement."