UNC Charlotte Sequencing Lab Searching For Omicron Covid Variant In Mecklenburg County
Charlotte area doctors and scientists at UNC Charlotte are increasing their workload to detect the new Omicron Covid variant.
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CMS Spending Nearly $450,000 On Clear Backpacks For Students
Receipts obtained by WCCB show CMS ordered 46,000 clear backpacks from office depot for $441,000.
Union Co. School Board Passes Resolution Asking State To End Quarantines, Contact Tracing
The battle over masks and contact tracing continues in Union County Public Schools. Board members approved a resolution asking the state to end contact tracing and quarantines in schools.
Early Risers Should Grab Their Rain Gear
While this is not going to be a drought busting rain, we will take what we can get. Early risers will need their rain gear!
Mooresville Man Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 26-year-old Mooresville man for sexual exploitation of a minor.
Police Arrest Uptown Charlotte Shooting Suspect
Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man after shots were fired in Uptown Charlotte on Tuesday.
NC's 1st Female Senate Majority Leader To Retire In 2022
North Carolina Senate Majority Leader Kathy Harrington says she won’t seek reelection to her legislative seat next year.
Atrium Health Only Hospitals In The Region To Receive Multiple Honors In U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals For Maternity Awards
Atrium Health Cabarrus, Atrium Health Pineville and Atrium Health Union are being recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its inaugural “Best Maternity Hospitals” awards. All three hospitals are classified as “High Performing,” which is the highest level of achievement possible this year, and considered by U.S. News among the best maternity hospitals in the nation.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police ID Suspect In 15 Cases From 1990s
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say a suspect in at least 15 sexual assault cases in in the 1990s has been identified through DNA testing.
Wilson's World: WinterFest At Carowinds
It's WinterFest & Wilson at Carowinds checking out all the immersive holiday attractions! Now till January 9th you can experience five million lights, 20 rides, and brilliant live entertainment
Butler High School Implementing New Rules To Curb Fights In School
It's not going to work. That's what some Butler High School students are saying after the principal sent a letter to families laying out new safety protocols due to an increase in "physical altercations."
Mom Worried Son Missing In Charlotte Could Be In Danger
A mom is desperate to find her adult son who disappeared more than a week ago. She says he suffers from severe mental illness and could be in danger.
Short-handed Hornets Come Up Short In OT Against 76ers
The teams meet again Wednesday night in Charlotte.
Police: Missing 28-Year-Old Gastonia Woman Located
The Gastonia Police Department says the missing 28-year-old woman, who was last seen on Nov. 18, has been located.
North Carolina, South Carolina Meet In Duke's Mayo Bowl
North Carolina and South Carolina are set to meet in the Duke's Mayo Bowl in Charlotte. Both teams are 6-6.
Increased Police Presence at Alexander Graham Middle after Snapchat Threat
Students at Alexander Graham Middle School will see additional officers on campus after school officials say there was a threat posted on Snapchat.
Student Walk Out: New Restrictions After Gun Was Found On Campus At Harding University HS
Students are unhappy with the restrictions placed on them when it comes to being on lockdown after a gun was found on campus last week.
Wilson's World: at Famous Toastery University with Salvation Army
Wilson was at Famous Toastery getting an update on the Angel Tree and learning more about how you can eat at Famous Toastery and help Salvation Army.
Mount Holly Remembers Fallen Officer With Blue Lights, Nearly One Year After Death
Nearly one year after his death, a community is coming together again to honor a fallen officer. You'll see blue lights throughout the city of Mount Holly all week as the community remembers Officer Tyler Herndon.
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