Highlights From The 'Rising Games'
Over the last week, the WCCB News Rising crew battled it out in their own version of the Olym****.Β Check out all the highlights from the 'Rising Games.'
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EXPLAINER: Will NC Tenants Be Evicted When Moratorium Ends?
A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire Saturday, after President Joe Bidenβs administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes.
Masks Will Be Required In Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools For The Upcoming School Year
Masks will be required in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for the 2021-2022 school year.Β The Board passed the vote 8-1.
Hornets Select James Bouknight 11th Overall
Bouknight averaged 18.7 points per game last season as a sophomore with UConn.
Community Honors Retired Rock Hill Police Lieutenant Killed Inside His Home
Hundreds gathered to pay their respects for Retired Lieutenant Larry Vaughan.
HEAT ALERT: Heat Advisory Issued for Parts of the Carolinas
With oppressive heat and humidity dominating Friday, there is a Heat Advisory in effect for a portion of the WCCB Charlotte area.
Make Your Own Marbleized Wine Glass With The Catawba County Library
Sign up to make your own marbleized wine glass on August 4th with the Catawba County library's latest adult STEAM workshop.
Cooling Stations Open In Mecklenburg County As Residents Battle Extreme Heat
As temperatures continue to rise, community leaders are coming together to open all cooling stations inΒ Mecklenburg County to help residents beat the heat.
Justified Homicide: Man Will Not Be Charged For Fatal Shooting On Delta Lake Drive In East Charlotte
Detectives with CMPD say the shooting death of 18-year-old Milton Howard on Delta Lake Drive in east Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.Β The man, claiming to be the shooter, took to Facebook Live, saying he shot the teen because he tried to rob him.Β
Pinky's Westside Grill In Charlotte To Raise Prices In Order To Stay Open
Owner of Pinky's Westside Grill in Charlotte, Greg Auten, took to Facebook Live on Thursday to say prices at the restaurant are going up. Auten says this price increase comes as a lot of items they receive from other countries are unavailable or hard to come by.
South Carolina Health Officials Encourage Masks, Vaccines In Schools
South Carolina health officials are still recommending students and teachers wear masks indoors to curb COVID-19β²s spread in the upcoming school year, though state lawmakers have already banned school districts from requiring the face coverings.
CMPD: Fatal South Charlotte Stabbing Of 69-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say the fatal stabbing of 69-year-old Calvin Hilton in south Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.Β
Police Arrest 3 People In Lancaster After Finding Illegal Drugs Inside HomeΒ
Three people were arrested in Lancaster after police executed a search warrant of a home on Tilly Lane and say they found illegal drugs inside.
Man Charged With Murder After Fatal East Charlotte Shooting Of 18-Year-Old
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have charged a 19-year-old man for an east Charlotte shooting that left an 18-year-old dead in early July.
CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston Sends Mask Recommendation To Board Of Education
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' Superintendent Earnest Winston sent a memorandum to the Board of Education recommending all students, staff, volunteers, and visitors inside CMS facilities to wear masks for the 2021-2022 school year.Β Β
Officials Investigating After Suspicious House Fire Leaves Three Dead
According to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, a third person was found dead late Wednesday afternoon after a suspicious house fire in Troutman.
Rural SC Counties Worry Redistricting Will Curb Their Power
South Carolinaβs rapid growth isnβt happening in rural areas, and people who live outside places like Greenville, Myrtle Beach and the stateβs suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, are worried this yearβs redistricting is going to take away more of their dwindling power.
Hidden Gems Of CLT: Historic Landmark In NoDa
WCCB Charlotteβs Alexandra Elich visits a historic landmark in NoDa.
Meck Co. Health Leaders Urge Indoor Masking, Even for the Vaccinated
Mecklenburg County health leaders are urging everyone to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status. It comes amid a rise in "breakthrough" cases among those fully vaccinated.
