East Iredell Middle School Goes Virtual Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
Superintendent Jeff James announced on Wednesday that East Iredell Middle will transition to virtual learning amid rising COVID-19 cases.
Bill To Curb Racial Teaching Goes To North Carolina Governor
North Carolina Republicans sent a bill Wednesday to the stateβs Democratic governor that would limit how teachers can discuss certain racial concepts in the classroom.
South Carolina Supreme Court Mulls School Mask Mandate Lawsuits
The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two challenges to a state rule limiting the ability of school districts to require masks for students and educators.
School Districts Across Our Area Changing Mask Policies Due To The Rising Number Of Covid Cases
Tuesday night, the Iredell-Statesville School Board of Education voted 4-2 in an emergency meeting to require masks starting Thursday, September 2nd. Previously, masks were optional.
CMPD: 5 CMS Students Arrested During The First Week Of School
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department held a briefing on Friday to discuss several violent incidents that occurred at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools during the first few days of school.Β
Lockdown Lifted At Hough High School After Cornelius Police Investigate Bomb Threat
A lockdown at Hough High School has been lifted after Cornelius Police gave the all clear following a bomb threat atΒ the school Friday afternoon.
South Carolina Reverses, Requires Masks On School Buses
South Carolina students will again be required to wear masks on school buses starting Monday as COVID-19 cases among children and students are rising rapidly.
CMS Ramps Up Recruiting Efforts
District officials say there are about 85 bus driver position openings.
Back To School | PHOTOS
Check out our Back To School photos submitted by some of WCCB's very own staff members and viewers like you.Β
CMS Back To School COVID Concerns
As tens of thousands of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students prepare to return to the classroom some parents worry as several local school districts report COVID outbreaks.
Some CMS Parents & Teachers Have Concerns Ahead Of The First Day Of School
140,000 CMS students are starting school on Wednesday. Most of them in-person, says district Superintendent Earnest Winston.
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County Officials Update Mask Mandate To Include Public, Private And Parochial Schools
Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte announced Monday that they have updated their mask mandate to clarify that face coverings will be required at all schools and businesses in all indoor public places.
Back To School: CMS Performing Arts Stage A Comeback
For performing arts, the show must go on but it will still look different as Covid-19 cases are on the rise.
Mask Or No Mask: List Of Local School Systems And Their Mask Mandates For Upcoming School Year
Several local school systems have announced their mask mandates as students and staff return for the 2021-2022 school year.Β
Some CMS Teachers Say They're Owed Thousands Of Dollars After Not Getting Paid In Full For Summer School
CMS second grade teacher Darina Cooper says she was ecstatic for the opportunity to work six weeks during summer school.
North Carolina Ranks 2nd Among States Interested In Buying Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards | MAP
We've all heard of students buying fake ID's to get into bars underage, but now students are searching out fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to get into class.
WCCB NEWS
π
Formerly Twitter
