CMPD: Police Investigate A Fatal Crash In Southwest Charlotte
Officers say they found an employee working for a utility locating service who had been hit and killed by a car around 6 a.m. on August 8th.
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Local Educators And Parents Rally For HEROES Act
Educators, parents, and community leaders are protesting for federal relief amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on August 8th at 1:45 p.m. outside Senator Thom Tillis's office, according to a news release.
Metro Diner Celebrates National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day
Metro Diner celebrates the third National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day on August 8th by holding a three-day social media contest where fans have the chance to win the dish for free for a year.
Local Family Scrambles To Prepare For Remote Learning Amidst CMS Confusion
One woman says the CMS systems indecisiveness on how to send kids back to school through this pandemic has thrown her family through a loop as they try to prepare their 8-year-old daughter for the school year.
Local Advocates Demand Inmate Reduction at Mecklenburg County Jail
A local advocacy group is once again demanding officials reduce the inmate population at the Mecklenburg County Jail in uptown Charlotte.
Fort Mill School District Prepares for In-Person Classes
There are questions and concerns as students in Fort Mill, South Carolina prepare to head back to in-person classes.
Local Man Donates 100 Face Shields to ICU Nurses
Atrium Health ICU nurses have 100 new face shields thanks to a donation by a Charlotte man.
"If It's Not Safe For The School Board To Meet In Person, Then Why Is It Safe For Teachers To Meet For Eight Hours A Day?"
That is one of the comments on a 16 page report a group of Union County teachers put together; a report the Union County School Board evidently refuses to read. Teachers who talked with WCCB say they will find a way to make their voices heard.
Moving Nightmare: A Charlotte Veteran Says Movers Tossed Clothing, Furniture All Over New Home
He says he got a good deal on a moving company to move family from Salisbury to Charlotte.
Senator Thom Tillis Announces $19 Million To NCDOT For Hurricane Florence Recovery
Senator Thom Tillis says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is giving the NCDOT more than $19 million to help North Carolina recover from Hurricane Florence.
Gaston County Cancels Annual Cotton Ginning Festival
The Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department canceled their Cotton Ginning Days Festival this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a news release.
NCGOP Files Ethics Complaints Against City Council Members
The NCGOP alleges James Mitchell took a taxpayer-funded trip to Detroit in 2018 and attended a Panthers game, and Dimple Ajmera is accused of leveraging her position to receive campaign contributions.
Gastonia Police Arrest A Man Suspected To Be Involved In A Shooting That Injured 2
The Gastonia Police Department arrested 25-year-old Anton Harris in connection to a shooting that occurred August 3rd that injured two people, according to a news release.
Atrium Health Helps Protect Students and Teachers For Back To School
As the new school year rapidly approaches, educators and parents are continuing to look for the best ways to help make sure students remain healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Building upon Atrium Healthβs trusted resources, products, and services for employers, Charlotte Country Day School has formed a partnership with the system to help students, teachers, and staff safely return to school.
Ex-Covenant Day School Teacher Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison For Receiving Child Pornography
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell sentenced the Matthews teacher to six years in prison, and ten years of supervised release, for receiving child pornography, according to a news release.
Construction Begins On Mixed-Use Project, Elizabeth on Seventh, In Community Near Uptown Charlotte
Construction officially begun on Elizabeth on Seventh, a mixed-use project, at the intersection of East 7th and North Caswell Road in the Elizabeth neighborhood in Charlotte.
Most NC Parents Won't Have Option To Send Kid Back To School
When K-12 public school students in North Carolina resume classes this fall, the vast majority of them will be sitting at home in front of a computer screen.
Sold Out Avett Brothers Show At Charlotte Motor Speedway To Be Streamed Live On Pay Per View
The Avett Brothers have partnered with nugs.net to livestream their sold-out, once-in-a-lifetime performance from Charlotte Motor Speedway. Fans can tune in on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Unemployment Claims Drop As Virus Cases Remain High In S.C.
New unemployment claims in South Carolina have dropped for the third week in a row, marking the lowest number of weekly claims filed since the pandemic began.
