CMS Launches School Choice Plan
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Jan. 11 that families now have access to the new School Choice plan, which offers a wide menu of theme-based programs and magnet schools.
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Monopoly may Replace Iconic Pieces with Emoji Faces and Hashtags
Monopoly's game pieces may look very different the next time you play. In fact, instead of fighting over the silver shoe or thimble, you could be left holding a bath tub, a dinosaur or even a hashtag symbol.
CMS Officially Hires New Superintendent
Phase II of the controversial CMS student assignment plan is just beginning, as many Charlotte communities cry out for equity in education.
Families Managing Media Helps Families Manage Screen Time
Video games, Facebook, texting and more, this generation of kids are attached to their phones and tv screens. So much that many are putting their safety at risk. We found out how there are solutions for parents looking to change their kids habits.
One Suspect Arrested, Two Still Wanted In Statesville Assault Case
Police say they have arrested one suspect in a December assault and shots fired case.
School Closings & Delays For Jan 11th
Winter weather still impacting some local school districts.
Suspect Arrested In October Murder Case
Police have arrested the suspect they say shot and killed a 64-year-old man in October.
Suspect Wanted In Statesville Fatal Hit And Run Case
Police are still looking for the suspect they say fatally hit a pedestrian Friday and then took off.
Suspect Wanted In Huntersville Bank Robbery
Police are looking for the suspect they say robbed a First Citizen's Bank Tuesday evening.
Driver Killed After Hitting A Tree In Lancaster County
One person is dead after troopers say they lost control of their car Tuesday morning and hit a tree.
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks N.C. Legislative Redistricting And Special Election
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the State of North Carolina’s request to delay a lower court’s direction in Covington v. North Carolina, halting requirements for the state to redraw state legislative districts and conduct a special election in 2017.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Announces Make-Up Days
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announce make-up days for the two-days schools were closed due to winter weather.
Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule Modified Due To Winter Weather
Solid Waste Services have stated that customers may not receive service on their normal collection day due to road conditions in some neighborhoods.
Detectives Investigating Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins in Lincoln County
Detectives are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins in an east Lincoln neighborhood.
Heating Unit Sparks Apartment Fire In East Charlotte
A heating unit is to blame for an apartment fire that displaced 12 adults and seven children in east Charlotte.
Student Charged With Bringing Gun, Knife To West Rowan High School
Investigators say a student was arrested for bringing a gun and knife to West Rowan High School.
Carl Edwards Expected To Announce Retirement From NASCAR
Sources say NASCAR driver Carl Edwards is expected to announce that he will step away from NASCAR immediately in a news conference Wednesday.
Man Arrested For Kidnapping, Assaulting Woman In Iredell County
Deputies arrested a Statesville man who is accused of luring a woman to his home then kidnapping and assaulting her.
Officials Say Sex Assault Reported On Winthrop University Campus Unfounded
Officials say they did not find evidence to substantiate the allegation that a female student was pinned to the ground and sexually assaulted on Winthrop's campus.
