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.
Students face new cellphone restrictions in 17 states as school year begins
As students start school this year, 17 states and the District of Columbia are imposing new cellphone restrictions.
Fire destroys family's home days before the start of school year
Yee Xiong, his wife and four kids have lived on Regehr Ave in west Charlotte for 12 years. Until Sunday, when their home went up in flames.
Target partners with Families Forward Charlotte to help with back-to-school shopping
Families Forward is a non-profit working to help break the cycle of inter-generational poverty that makes upward mobility too difficult for many families across the Queen City.
Catholic Diocese of Charlotte schools to return to classroom on Wednesday
A new year and for students at St Anne's Catholic School in south Charlotte, a whole new building. The school underwent a massive $5.1 million renovation thanks in large part to a grant.
Classroom Central opens to local teachers in preparation for Back-To-School
Classroom Central opened its doors to teachers across our area on Thursday, to get supplies for their classrooms as the new school year gets underway.
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