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CMS Employees Will Be Asked To Provide Proof Of Vaccination Status; Anyone Who Doesn't Will Have To Take A Mandatory Weekly Covid Test

Phased testing will begin with unvaccinated elementary school staff the week of September 27th.

Groups Rally To Stop The Violence Days After Death Of 3 Year-Old

Several groups gathered at a “stop the violence” rally in West Charlotte on Tuesday night. Many were angered by the recent killings of young people in the city.

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Former Hornets Head Coach Gene Littles Dies At 78

Gene Littles, a former coach of the Charlotte Hornets who was the all-time leading scorer in High Point University men’s basketball history, has died. He was 78.

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Charlotte Man Dies After Crashing Into Chester County Welcome Sign

A Charlotte man died after his van ran off Interstate 77 in South Carolina and hit a brick welcome sign for Chester County, authorities said.

13 Questions with Brianna Dahlquist

Meet Brianna Dahlquist. She's a fan of football, owls, and definitely promised to make me cupcakes. Get to know our newest Rising reporter and catch her weekday mornings from 5-9am right here on Charlotte's CW.

Wilson's World: Wilson Was Reunited With His Friend Wren, and Helped Get The Word Out About Her "Unicorn Juice" Blood Drive!

Wilson was reunited with his friend Wren, and helped get the word out about her "Unicorn Juice" Blood Drive!

Vigil Held For 3 Year Old Killed When 150 Shots Fired Into His Home

An emotional celebration of life was held in West Charlotte on Monday night in honor of three year-old Asiah Figueroa. The child was killed after more than 150 shots were fired into his home while he slept last Tuesday night.An emotional celebration of life was held in West Charlotte on Monday night in honor of three year-old Asiah Figueroa. The child was killed after more than 150 shots were fired into his home while he slept last Tuesday night.

Mecklenburg County Deputy Fired After DWI Arrest

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that a deputy has been fired after he was arrested for driving while impaired Saturday.

Wilson's World: Previewing "Potters Market at the Mint"

Wilson took us to the Mint Museum on Randolph Road, previewing Saturday's one-day sale featuring over 60 potters on the lawn, ‎Potters Market at the Mint!

1956 Chevy 210 Hard Top Takes Home Walt Hollifield Best Of Show At Charlotte AutoFair

A simply, but beautifully restored red and white Chevy wowed the judges, which included NASCAR sports announcer and auto aficionado Mike Joy; the Best of Show Award’s namesake, Walt Hollifield and took home top honors

Statesville Woman Regrets Not Getting Vaccinated For COVID While Pregnant

One week before Valerie Allen was expected to give birth to her fourth child she contracted COVID-19 which led to a prolonged hospitalization. “I had no underlying conditions,” she said. “I’m a healthy person and I can’t believe how bad it got me.”

Charlotte Starts Season 2-0 With Win Over Gardner-Webb

Redshirt senior quarterback Chris Reynolds broke the 49ers' all-time passing record, but it was Charlotte's running game and stout defense that carried the 49ers (2-0) to a 38-10 victory over visiting Gardner-Webb (0-2), Saturday night at Jerry Richardson Stadium.