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Council Looking For Solutions To Trash Troubles Along Charlotte Area Roads

Troubles with trash along Charlotte area roads is getting worse, according to city officials.

CMS Board Of Education Doubles Employee Retention Bonuses

The National Education Association said in April that the average teacher salary in North Carolina is $54,150, putting the state at number 33 nationally.

Woman Charged After Cabarrus County Vehicle Crash Left Man Dead

A 39-year-old driver is facing several charges after a Cabarrus County crash killed a man Monday morning.

CMPD: Security Guard Fires Gun In Walmart Parking Lot In Southwest Charlotte

A security guard fired a gun in a southwest Charlotte Walmart parking lot after being assaulted Tuesday afternoon, sparking an investigation, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

CMS Returns Feb. 21 Back To Teacher Workday

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will return Monday, Feb. 21 to a teacher workday as it was originally scheduled, according to a news release.

Deputies: Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Mother To Death In Kannapolis

A 24-year-old man has been accused of stabbing his mother to death in Kannapolis Monday morning, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

Wilson's World: Previewing the YMCA's 43rd Annual Corporate Cup 5K & Half Marathon

Wilson visited the Dowd YMCA previewing the 43rd annual Truist Corporate Cup 5K & Half Marathon.

Ball, Murray To Replace Durant, Green In NBA All-Star Game

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray have been named to the NBA All-Star Game as injury replacements.

School Delays Due To Inclement Weather For Tuesday, February 8th

Numerous schools in the WCCB viewing area have announced delays for Tuesday, February 8th due to inclement weather.

Madison Park Residents Concerned They'll Lose Greenspace After Wastewater Project

Land off Barkley Road in Madison Park serves as a green space for the community. Angela Urbina lives across the street and worries the green space could soon be gone.

Charlotte Area Family With Ties To Ukraine Keeping Close Eye On Tense Border Situation

Charlotte families with close ties to Ukraine are watching closely as tensions accelerate along the Russia-Ukraine border. Tens of thousands of Russian troops remain positioned near the border amid fears of a possible invasion.

Patchy Freezing Fog Is Possible Tuesday Morning

Patchy freezing fog is possible Tuesday morning. This can form a glaze of ice creating slick conditions.

One Person Killed In Crash Near Lancaster County

Troopers say one person is dead following a head-on crash early Monday near Lancaster County.

Blaze Pizza Celebrates Local Healthcare Workers With Free Pizza

Blaze Pizza is giving back to Charlotte-area healthcare heroes by offering free pizza to show their appreciation and mark National Pizza Day.

Police: Six People Sent To Hospital After Overdosing At Omni Grove Park Inn

Police say six people were sent to a local hospital after allegedly overdosing on drugs at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville over the weekend.

AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas March Higher With No Signs Of Slowing

Gas prices in the Carolinas have continued to jump by leaps and bounds since last week, with state averages rising another 6 to 9 cents on the week as the price of oil is nearly $30 more now than in August.  

I-77 Shut Down While Cows Rescued From Overturned Trailer In Iredell County

Three cows were rescued after the trailer they were riding in overturned on the interstate Monday morning

Wilson's World: Allegra Westbrook Regional Library Community Read and Black History Month Programs

Community Read & Black History Month at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library . The library's Community Read program gets going in a few weeks with a focus on communication about gentrification and urban renewal.