Gaston County Announces Indoor Mask Mandate For All Employees
Beginning Friday, August 13th an indoor mandatory mask mandate will be put into place for all Gaston County employees regardless of vaccination status.
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2 Hickory Men Sentenced To Prison After Shooting At Local Pub Leaves 3 Dead
Two Hickory men were sentenced to prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to their involvement in a 2017 shooting at a local pub that left three people dead.
Atrium Health Pineville Reports COVID-19 Cluster, 59 Positive Cases
Health officials say so far a total of 59 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in a cluster at Atrium Health Pineville
Rowan County Jail Experiences A COVID-19 Outbreak
Health officials report a COVID-19 outbreak at the Rowan County Jail.
North Carolina Leaders Establish 2023 As "Year Of The Trail"
State leaders plans to increase awareness of trails and boost local trail use as well as tourism by designating 2023 as the "Year of the Trail" for North Carolina.
Approximately 200 Children Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 In Gaston County In The Last 10 Days
Officials in Gaston County say approximately 200 children have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days. Out of the 359 cases in children who tested positive for COVID-19 in July and August, 19% were age 0-4, 27% were age 5-10, 16% were age 11-13, and 38% were age 14-18.
Police: Man Found Dead Behind Albemarle Home, 1 Suspect In Custody
A homicide investigation was sparked after officers found a dead man behind a home in Albemarle Wednesday afternoon.
City Of Charlotte Announces Mask Mandate Inside Government Buildings Beginning August 13th
Beginning Friday, August 13th masks will be required in all city government buildings in Charlotte regardless of vaccination status.
Powerful Thunderstorms Result in Flooding, Water Rescues and Power Outages
A strong line of thunderstorms prompted a flood warning for Mecklenburg County Wednesday night. WCCB Charlotte had team coverage to keep you WeatherWise and informed throughout the evening.
Panthers Surprise 20 Youth Volunteer Coaches With Supplies Ahead Of Football Season
Just ahead of fall football, the Panthers came together with Academy Sports and Outdoors to surprise 20 local youth coaches with supplies.
Matthews Police Investigating Bomb Threat at Town Hall
Police have cleared the scene after a bomb threat was called in to the Matthews Town Hall building.
Wendy's Offering Free Croissant Breakfast Sandwich For Two Days
Friday the 13th is becoming a little bit luckier this month with a free breakfast croissant from Wendy's. The restaurant will be offering the deal on Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14.
Coronavirus Cases Close Mecklenburg County Courthouse
The Mecklenburg County Courthouse will remain closed for the rest of the week after a group of people tested positive for the coronavirus and dozens of others quarantine.
Families Affected By Huntersville Eye Cancer Cluster Hope Research Funding Is Approved
There's renewed hope for families affected by a mysterious eye cancer cluster in Huntersville. North Carolina lawmakers have included $150,000 in research funding in the proposed House budget.
Data Shows Investors Are Buying Up Homes In Droves For Single-Family Rentals In CLT
Investors are contributing to inventory shortages in 31 of the top 50 largest metropolitan areas, according to Realtor.com.
Tropical Depression Fred Continues March Towards U.S.
Fred may be down, but it's certainly not out.
Suspect Charged In Brutal Murder Of Charlotte Uber Driver To Spend Life In Prison
A man who cut the throat of a Charlotte Uber driver, Marlo Medina-Chevez, during a robbery in 2017 will spend the rest of his life in prison, according to the DA's Office.
Friday The 13th Tattoo Deals In Charlotte | PHOTOS
Despite the bad rep Friday the 13th gets, it may be the most lucky day of all for tattoo enthusiasts. Check out tattoo shops around Charlotte offering deals this Friday, August 13th.
Former Chester High Teacher Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
A former teacher at Chester High School turned himself in to sheriff's deputies Wednesday afternoon on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. Zachery Parisher’s arrest comes after a two week investigation by the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
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