GoFundMe Started For Salisbury Teacher Who Died After Contracting COVID-19
A GoFundMe was created to support the young family of a Salisbury P.E. teacher who died from complications from COVID-19 on January 19th.
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Catawba County Health Officials Provide An Online Option To Schedule A COVID-19 Vaccination
Public health officials invite Catawba County residents to sign up for their COVID-19 vaccination through a new website, CatawbaVaccine.org.
CMPD: Second Suspect Arrested For Murder After A Deadly Shooting Near UNCC Campus
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a second suspect in connection to a deadly shooting that happened near the UNC Charlotte campus in early November.
Look Up, Carolinas!
The ISS will appear in the WNW sky and disappear in the NNE sky.
WATCH LIVE: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' Swearing In Ceremony
Watch full coverage of the inauguration for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Huntersville Town Commission Votes 3-2 To Move Forward With Downtown Revitalization
A nearly 10 acre mixed use project was given the green light on Tuesday night by the Huntersville town commission.
Challenges Continue in Securing COVID Vaccine Appointments
Now that anyone age 65 and older in North Carolina is eligible for a COVID vaccine, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find an appointment.
Rock Hill Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking
A 30-year-old Rock Hill man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison Tuesday for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, as well as conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy, Jr.
Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Reach Historic Highs, Totaling $1.6 Billion
North Carolinians who try their luck on Powerball and Mega Millions this week will be playing for some of the largest jackpots in history.
7-Year-Old Struck By Stray Bullet In North Charlotte Shooting
An investigation is underway after a seven-year-old boy was struck by a stray bullet Tuesday afternoon following a north Charlotte shooting, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Provide COVID-19 Update As Positive Case Count Increases
Public Health Director Gibbie Harris and health officials provide a COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon for Mecklenburg County amid the rising case counts.
Charlotte Area COVID-19 Testing And Vaccination Sites
Looking for places in the Charlotte area to get tested for COVID-19 or not sure where to go if you have an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine? WCCB Charlotte has all the details you need to get tested or scheduled for a vaccination.
Police: 17-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder After Strangling Mother In Rock Hill Hotel Room
A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after she strangled her mother in a Rock Hill hotel room Saturday morning, police say.
Amtrak Cancels Trains In Virginia Ahead Of Inauguration
Amtrak announced all Northeast Regional trains south of Washington D.C., which includes all stations in Virginia, will be canceled Tuesday and Wednesday amid heightened security concerns following the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
14-Year-Old Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Car In Northwest Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating the death of a 14-year-old bicyclist who was hit by a car in northwest Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
York County Detention Inmate Tests Positive For COVID-19
The York County Detention Center (YCDC) has confirmed one positive case of COVID-19. Also, one additional inmate has shown symptoms of COVID-19, but has not yet tested positive.
Edge: Inauguration Prep Underway At The Capitol
The U.S. Capitol is fortified and on high alert. Right now 21,000 troops are in our nation's capitol, screened by FBI to prevent against any insider threats. FEMA has reportedly hired a company called American Medical Response Inc. to provide emergency services for Wednesday. The value of the contract, is $10M.
Some CMS Parents Struggling With Remote Learning
Whitney Morrow has three children at Huntersville Elementary School. The single mom helps them learn remotely while also trying to work part-time to make ends meet. She doesn't get to her work until her children are done with school.
Teachers Raise Concerns As Cabarrus County Schools Return to In-Person Learning
Cabarrus County Schools will return to "Plan B" on Tuesday, despite outcry from many teachers. Some say they're worried the school board is making a decision bowing to political pressure, rather than seriously considering the science and data.
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