Higher Purpose Church Will Host A Drive-Through Food Pantry
Higher Purpose Church says they are holding a Drive-Through Food Pantry Event on Saturday, August 29th to assist the community during the pandemic.
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Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina Will Remain In Phase 2 Of Reopening
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says that the state will remain in "Safer At Home Phase 2," for another five weeks as everyone returns to school.
Trump Considering Giving Convention Speech From White House
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that heβs considering delivering his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House after his initial plans to hold the event in two battleground states were foiled by coronavirus concerns and health restrictions.
Plans Moving Forward To Remove Controversial Confederate Statue In Gaston County
Gaston County plans to spend 200 thousand dollars to remove and relocate monument
Meck. County Health Director Says She Doesn't Think We Are Ready To Move Into Phase 3
The COVID-19 positivity rate is now 8.9% in Mecklenburg County. Down from 9.6% the week before.Β Hospitalizations are also decreasing. WCCB asked county Health Director Gibbie Harris if she thinks we're ready to move into phase 3 of reopening.
Mecklenburg Co. Leaders to Consider "Compliance Ambassadors" to Enforce Mask Mandate
Wednesday night Mecklenburg County Commissioners will consider a new approach to enforcing the state's mask mandate. "Compliance Ambassadors" could be recruited to visit businesses and observe how the rules are being enforced.
Police Arrest 15-Year-Old For Brazen Carjacking In Concord
Concord Police say they arrested a 15-year-old for the carjacking that happened at a Circle K off Concord Mills Boulevard on July 25th.
Carowinds To Remain Closed For Remainder Of 2020 Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Carowinds will remain closed for the rest of 2020 due to challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. With the diminishing number of calendar days left in the 2020 operating season, as well as limited visibility from state and local officials as to when a park opening is possible, the decision has been made to remain closed.
Mecklenburg County Man Scores $200,000 Carolina Panthers Top Prize
Bobby Howie of Charlotte found himself the lucky winner of a $200,000 Carolina Panthers top prize.
With Cam Gone, Bridgewater Says Panthers Feel Like His Team
Cam Newton is no longer with the Carolina Panthers.
Keselowski Lands Extension With Penske After 3rd Victory
Brad Keselowski finally got a contract extension from Team Penske, announced the day after NASCARβs 2012 champion won his third race of the season.
Controversial Confederate Statue In Gaston County Will Be Removed
Gaston County Commissioners voted 6-1 in favor of the statueβs removal from courthouse
Woman Reports Armed Robbery & Sexual Assault Near Frazier Park
A violent and brazen attack at a park in Uptown. Police need help finding a suspect after a woman reports being robbed then sexually assaulted at Frazier Park.
Growing Concern About How The Latest CMS Back To School Plan Will Impact Students With Disabilities And Their Teachers
WCCB asked the district how they planned to keepΒ students with special needs and special education teachers safe.Β We're told they are currently working out the details and they'll share as soon as possible.
Grand Opening Of Animal Care & Control Adoption Center In Petco-Huntersville Store
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Division (AC&C) partnered with Petco Foundation to celebrate the grand opening of a new AC&C Adoption Center in the Petco store located in Huntersville, NC at 10017 Biddick Lane.
Lancaster Police Investigating Second Fatal Weekend Shooting, Victim Identified As 18-Year-Old
Lancaster Police are investigating a second homicide that happened over the weekend at an apartment complex Sunday evening.
Panthers LB Christian Miller Opts Out Of NFL Season
Panthers linebacker Christian Miller has informed the team he has opted out of the 2020 season because of coronavirus concerns.
Group Gives $5K For Information On Trump Sticker On Bear
A wildlife group in North Carolina is offering a $5,000 reward to identify a person they say is responsible for putting a βTrump 2020β sticker on the collar of a bear.
CMPD: Woman Sexually Assaulted In Uptown Charlotte
A woman was sexually assaulted in Uptown Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.Β Officers say they responded to the call just after 5:30pm on McNinch Street, which is near Frazier Park in Uptown Charlotte.
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