CMS Reports A Positive Covid Spike For Staff, But Some Teachers Say The Infection Rate Is Even Higher
CMS says 1,029 teachers were absent on Friday. They filled 400 of those spots with substitutes.
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CMS Releases COVID-19 Case Numbers For Students And Staff
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released the latest COVID-19 numbers for students and staff.Β From January 3rd through January 9th, CMS says 1,249 students and 615 staff tested positive for COVID-19.Β There are an additional 1,982 students and 689 staff quarantined.
AAA: Rising Oil Prices Could Push Gas Prices Higher In Carolinas
Gas prices in the Carolinas dropped another one to two cents last week, with motorists continuing to find discounts at the pump β but those prices could soon edge upward due to the price surge in crude oil, which is closing in on $80 per barrel. Since the global price for oil accounts for nearly half of what consumers pay at the pump, higher oil costs will usually result in higher gasoline costs.
Rhule's Status Among Many Decisions Panthers Must Make
Carolina coach Matt Rhule and team owner David Tepper met before the Panthers' dismal season ended Sunday with a 41-17 loss to the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Gastonia Man Arrested For Cutting Two People, Threatening Another At Pub
A 34-year-old man has been arrested after being accused of cutting two people and threatening another with a sharp object inside a downtown Gastonia pub early Saturday, according to the police department.
Charlotte Man Collects A $100,000 Powerball Prize
Larry Thompson of Charlotte took a chance on a Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize.
Police Say Speed Was Factor In Fatal West Charlotte Crash
Officers say excessive speed was a factor in a crash that killed a man Sunday afternoon in west Charlotte.Β The accident happened just before 1pm on Old Steele Creek Road near Primrose Avenue.
CMPD Rescue Person Who Climbed Electrical Tower In Southwest Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives responded to a person climbing a electrical tower in southwest Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
Thousands Lose Power After Man Climbs 85-Foot Electrical Tower & Refuses To Come Down
As of Sunday night, more than 1,000 Duke Energy customers remain without power in West Charlotte, after a man climbed an electrical tower and refused to come down.
North Charlotte House Fire Under Investigation
A fire that engulfed a single-story home in north Charlotte Sunday morning is now under control, fire officials say.
Living A Sweet Dream: A Local Couple Sells Homemade Cheesecakes & Cookies Curbside
Sharon and Mark Nunn say their greatest strength is adapting, whether it's starting a business during a global pandemic or switching gears when a recipe doesn't turn out as planned.
PlantHouse Charlotte To Host Tipsy Terrarium Tuesday Workshop On January 11th
Enjoy a mimosa all while learning about succulent care and terrarium assembly as PlantHouse Charlotte hosts their Tipsy Terrarium workshop on Tuesday, January 11th from 6:30PM to 8PM.
Skiers Sprayed With Freezing Water, 2 In The Hospital After Pipe Bursts At Beech Mountain Resort
Avery County EMS escorted two people at Beech Mountain Resort to a local hospital after a hydrant broke Friday morning,Β resort officials confirm.
1st African American Woman Runs For Sheriff Of Mecklenburg County
Aujiena "Gina" Hicks, a 29-year law enforcement professional, has announced her intention to run for 46th Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.Β She is the first African American woman to seek election for this office.
Local Covid Cases, Hospitalizations Rise; Deaths Decline
Pandemic key metrics are hitting record highs this week as cases and hospitalizations rise. Meanwhile, people dying from Covid is on the decline, according to health officials.Β
Donations Pouring In For Two Law Enforcement Officers Killed In Line Of Duty
Thousands of dollars have been collected for the families of Trooper John Horton and CMPD officer Mia Goodwin.
Improving Drought Conditions With More Rain On The Way
We have a chance to make another good dent in the drought monitor with widespread rain in the forecast on Sunday. The latest drought monitor (valid January 4th) shows improving drought conditions across both North and South Carolina. North…
Co-Owner Of 510 Expert Tattoo In Charlotte Fired Over Alleged Domestic Dispute
510 Expert Tattoo in Charlotte announced on Facebook that a co-owner involved in a domestic dispute will no longer be employed with the tattoo shop.
