Cabarrus County Schools to Require Masks Starting Wednesday
The Cabarrus County School Board voted 4-3 on Monday night to reinstate its mask mandate.
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CMS Reports A Positive Covid Spike For Staff, But Some Teachers Say The Infection Rate Is Even Higher
CMS says 1,029 teachers were absent on Friday. They filled 400 of those spots with substitutes.
CMS Releases COVID-19 Case Numbers For Students And Staff
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released the latest COVID-19 numbers for students and staff. From January 3rd through January 9th, CMS says 1,249 students and 615 staff tested positive for COVID-19. There are an additional 1,982 students and 689 staff quarantined.
Man Arrested For Holding Woman, Baby Hostage For Two Days In Chester County
A 51-year-old man has been arrested after holding a woman and their 1-year-old child hostage for two days, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Office.
Rhule's Status Among Many Decisions Panthers Must Make
Carolina coach Matt Rhule and team owner David Tepper met before the Panthers' dismal season ended Sunday with a 41-17 loss to the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Gastonia Man Arrested For Cutting Two People, Threatening Another At Pub
A 34-year-old man has been arrested after being accused of cutting two people and threatening another with a sharp object inside a downtown Gastonia pub early Saturday, according to the police department.
Charlotte Man Collects A $100,000 Powerball Prize
Larry Thompson of Charlotte took a chance on a Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize.
Police Say Speed Was Factor In Fatal West Charlotte Crash
Officers say excessive speed was a factor in a crash that killed a man Sunday afternoon in west Charlotte. The accident happened just before 1pm on Old Steele Creek Road near Primrose Avenue.
CMPD Rescue Person Who Climbed Electrical Tower In Southwest Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives responded to a person climbing a electrical tower in southwest Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
What The Tech: App Of The Day, Angry Birds
For the first time, I'm featuring a gaming app as the App of the Day. It's the newest Angry Birds game that puts the pigs and towers on your dining room table.
Wilson's World: Is Previewing National Take The Stairs Day With The American Lung Association
Wednesday is National Take the Stairs Day, Wilson's World is previewing it with the American Lung Association
Cabarrus Arena Opening for COVID-19 Testing Today
The Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord is opening a mass COVID-19 testing site this week. Truecare Pharmacy will be offering same-day, free antigen testing Monday and Tuesday.
Thousands Lose Power After Man Climbs 85-Foot Electrical Tower & Refuses To Come Down
As of Sunday night, more than 1,000 Duke Energy customers remain without power in West Charlotte, after a man climbed an electrical tower and refused to come down.
North Charlotte House Fire Under Investigation
A fire that engulfed a single-story home in north Charlotte Sunday morning is now under control, fire officials say.
Living A Sweet Dream: A Local Couple Sells Homemade Cheesecakes & Cookies Curbside
Sharon and Mark Nunn say their greatest strength is adapting, whether it's starting a business during a global pandemic or switching gears when a recipe doesn't turn out as planned.
PlantHouse Charlotte To Host Tipsy Terrarium Tuesday Workshop On January 11th
Enjoy a mimosa all while learning about succulent care and terrarium assembly as PlantHouse Charlotte hosts their Tipsy Terrarium workshop on Tuesday, January 11th from 6:30PM to 8PM.
Skiers Sprayed With Freezing Water, 2 In The Hospital After Pipe Bursts At Beech Mountain Resort
Avery County EMS escorted two people at Beech Mountain Resort to a local hospital after a hydrant broke Friday morning, resort officials confirm.
1st African American Woman Runs For Sheriff Of Mecklenburg County
Aujiena "Gina" Hicks, a 29-year law enforcement professional, has announced her intention to run for 46th Sheriff of Mecklenburg County. She is the first African American woman to seek election for this office.
Local Covid Cases, Hospitalizations Rise; Deaths Decline
Pandemic key metrics are hitting record highs this week as cases and hospitalizations rise. Meanwhile, people dying from Covid is on the decline, according to health officials.
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