Fort Mill School District ranked among South Carolina's finest in education
Schools receive ratings on various indicators such as academic achievement, college and career-readiness, and graduation rate.
Man arrested, accused of attempted kidnapping after breaking window at Chester County school
The Chester Park School Complex was put on lockdown Friday after a man crashed his car nearby and allegedly grabbed a student inside through a broken window.
What to know as federal food benefits and preschool aid could run dry
Federal food aid (SNAP) and preschool funding (Head Start) are set to expire. What you need to know as the deadline approaches.
Learning the Art of Embroidery with Bergamot Sunshine Co.
Local founder Angelina Noll of Bergamot Sunshine Co. joined WCCB Rising's Taylor Miller to share her passion for embroidery and the joy of crafting something by hand.
CMS Leaders count Inaugural Safety Summit as a win despite low parent turnout
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools hosted its inaugural safety summit at Waddell High School Tuesday evening. The event featured a resource fair, panel discussion and small group sessions where CMS school leaders and community partners talked about how to keep kids safe both inside and outside the classroom.
CMS pediatric therapist facing attempted murder charges
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee is facing attempted murder charges.
Merriam-Webster adds over 5K words to "Collegiate" dictionary
Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. More than 5,000 new words were added to the Merriam-Webster "Collegiate" dictionary.
New CMS police chief sits down with WCCB Charlotte after being sworn in
Transparency and improved communication, that's what the CMS police chief plans to bring to his new department.
Wake Forest to offer free undergraduate tuition for some North Carolina students
Wake Forest University announced it will be tuition-free for admitted undergraduate students from North Carolina families that make less than $200,000 annually.
Queens University, Elon University announce merger aimed at Charlotte growth
Queens University and Elon University announce merger plans to "expand access, opportunity and educational impact in Charlotte."
The Bojangles Foundation fuels back-to-school season with large book donations and celebrates 2025 teachers of the year
As students sharpen pencils and step back into classrooms this fall, the Bojangles Foundation is wrapping up a milestone year of honoring exceptional educators across the Southeast through its 2025 Teacher of the Year program.
Lake Norman Charter employee placed on leave for comments about Charlie Kirk's murder on social media
A Lake Norman Charter employee has been placed on administrative leave for a social media comment regarding the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
Florida plans to become first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates
Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates, a longtime cornerstone of public health policy for keeping schoolchildren and adults safe from infectious diseases.
Palisades High School parents arrested, charged after bringing weapons on campus
Arrest records show 38-year-old Regina Mungin carried a gun on campus, and officers say they later found another one in her car. 43-year-old Miquel Williams is accused of carrying a pocket knife on campus.
Local police pulling over drivers who ignore school bus laws
Local police are warning drivers to watch out for school buses after they released dash cam video showing multiple people breaking the law.
Schools reopen in Washington, D.C. with parents on edge over armed patrols
Public schools reopened Monday in the nation's capital with parents on edge over the presence of thousands of National Guard troops, some armed, and federal law enforcement officers.
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