Mask Or No Mask: List Of Local School Systems And Their Mask Mandates For Upcoming School Year
Several local school systems have announced their mask mandates as students and staff return for the 2021-2022 school year.
North Carolina News
Charlotte To Change Streets Named For Confederate Leaders
The city of Charlotte has begun efforts to rename nine streets that were previously named for people identified as Confederate leaders and white supremacists.
Hospitalized South Charlotte Shooting Victim Dies Sparking Homicide Investigation
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a hospitalized south Charlotte shooting victim died due to their injuries Wednesday.
South Carolina Man Becomes Latest $1 Million Millionaire Maker Winner
Larry Hood of Fort Mill, S.C. found himself the latest winner of a $1 million Millionaire Maker prize.
Flood Damage From Tropical Depression Fred In Western North Carolina | PHOTOS
Check out photos of the flood damage in western North Carolina after Tropical Depression Fred rolled through.
Garth Brooks Cancels Concert At Bank Of America Stadium In Charlotte Due To COVID Concerns
Garth Brooks announced Wednesday that he would be cancelling and refunding tickets to his Charlotte stadium stop, just two weeks after he stated that the tour would be reassessed, according to tour officials.
Concerns About Flooding in High Country Overnight
We're keeping a close eye on heavy rain in the High Country overnight. Watauga County is under a flash flood warning until Midnight on Wednesday.
Some CMS Teachers Say They're Owed Thousands Of Dollars After Not Getting Paid In Full For Summer School
CMS second grade teacher Darina Cooper says she was ecstatic for the opportunity to work six weeks during summer school.
Campgrounds Evacuated, Schools Closed In Avery County Amid Flooding Concerns
Several campgrounds are currently being evacuated in Avery County amid flooding concerns and Avery County Schools have been closed for August 18th.
Brain-Eating Amoeba Causes NC Child's Death
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reporting a child died Friday after developing an illness caused by an amoeba that is naturally present in freshwater. The child became ill after swimming in a private pond located at their residence in central North Carolina in early August.
Samaritan's Purse Ramps Up Medical Response; Emergency Field Hospital Deploys To Southern Haiti
At the request of the Haitian government's Ministry of Health, Samaritan’s Purse deployed an Emergency Field Hospital to southern Haiti. The international Christian relief organization sent the trauma hospital—complete with a laboratory, pharmacy, and an operating theatre.
CMPD: Man Charged After Child Accidentally Shoots 4-Year-Old In Northwest Charlotte
Police say Willie Allen is facing several weapons charges after a 4-year-old was accidentally shot by another child in northwest Charlotte.
CMPD: Two Charged In 2019 University-Area Shooting That Left Deputy's Son Dead
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two suspects for the University-area shooting that left a Cabarrus County Sheriff deputy's son dead in 2019.
CMPD Opens State-Of-The-Art De-Escalation Training Facility In Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Tuesday the opening of the De-Escalation Training Facility at the academy, which is the first of its kind in the Southeast, that will aid in continuing de-escalation training efforts for officers that will enhance communication skills and increase opportunities for better outcomes through real-life scenarios.
Tornado Warnings Issued For Parts Of The WCCB Viewing Area
Tornado warnings have been issued throughout the WCCB viewing area as Tropical Depression Fred moves north. Tornado warnings have been issued in Alexander, Iredell, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, and Wilkes Counties.
Earthquake Reported Just North Of Morganton Tuesday Morning
An earthquake was reported just north of Morganton, North Carolina on August 17th. The 2.7 magnitude earthquake happened at 9:19am near Old Johns River Road.
Union County Woman Says $1 Million Prize “Real Handy” For Bills, Retirement
Saturday night fun playing the lottery paid off for Penny Edwards of Wingate when she found a $1 million prize on her scratch-off ticket.
Medically At-Risk North Carolinians Can Get Third COVID Shot
North Carolina health officials said Monday that medically vulnerable residents with certain health conditions can get an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine, though some have already had a third Pfizer or Moderna shot after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved it last week.
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