Democrat Joe Biden Clears 270-Vote Threshold In Electoral College Count
Joe Biden has cleared the 270-electoral-vote mark to formalize his presidential victory with Californiaβs 55 votes.
COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments Begin In Historic US Effort
The first shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States headed Sunday from Michigan to distribution centers across the country, with the first shots expected to be given in the coming week to health care workers and at nursing homes.
Safety Leaders Report Increase In Number Of North Carolina Teens Dying In Car Crashes During Pandemic
Officials say with fewer people on the roads, many teens are driving distracted and faster
Howard Stern Takes Issue With Something Derek Said... Again!
Derek made a comment this week about Howard Stern's work schedule, then what do you know? Stern had something to say about it on his SiriusXM radio show.
Pfizer Vaccine Approved; Local Health Officials Detail Roll Out
A vote of confidence and major step forward for the Pfizer vaccine following a marathon meeting at the Food and Drug Administration. The vaccine approval means people will be receiving the vaccine as early as next week.Β
U.S. Panel Endorses Widespread Use Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
A U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizerβs coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak.
The Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Sunday Night
One of the best meteor showers in 2020 will peak this weekend, but less than ideal viewing conditions for the WCCB area.
North Carolina Public Health Officials Announce How COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Distributed
North Carolina public health officials held a news conference on December 10th to announce details on how the COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed in the state.Β Officials say the state could start receiving vaccines in the next few days.
Ellen DeGeneres Tests Positive For Coronavirus But Says She's βFeeling Fineβ
Ellen DeGeneres says sheβs tested positive for COVID-19 but is βfeeling fine right now.β
Panthers Could Face Fines For Role In COVID-19 Outbreak
The Panthers placed eight players on the COVID-19/reserve list on Monday, forcing the team to close its facility for two days.
U.S. Government And 48 States Sue Facebook For 'Predatory' Conduct
The U.S. government and 48 states and districts sued Facebook Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies that could include a forced spinoff of the social networkβs Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services.
The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Portions of the U.S. Thursday
A green tint to the sky possible as far south as South Carolina.
New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks To COVID-19 Relief
The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hillβs confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week unemployment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators.
N.C. State Sen. Jeff Jackson Is Considering US Senate Bid
A North Carolina state senator said heβs considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Trump's Lawyer Rudy Giuliani Tests Positive For COVID
President Donald Trump says his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for coronavirus.
Health Leaders Bracing For 'Post-Holiday' Surge In Covid-19 Cases
Doctors are concerned about the influx of Covid-19 patients they could see with hospitalizations at an all-time high
What's Trending On WCCB Charlotte's CW
A restaurant owner is in hot water over a message to his customers and telling them not to twerk inside of his restaurant.
House Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana At Federal Level
The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of pot use and taking steps to address racial disparities in enforcement of federal drug laws.
Congress Swats Back Trump's Veto Threat Of Defense Bill
President Donald Trump is closing out his relationship with Congress with one more power jab, threatening to veto a hugely popular defense bill unless lawmakers clamp down on big tech companies he claims were biased against him during the election.
Upstate New York Fireball Flash Caught on Camera
Fireball flash plus a loud boom for some across the United States Wednesday afternoon.
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