NC: Legislation To Bring More Students Back To The Classroom
Governor Roy Cooper and leaders of the General Assembly announced compromise legislation Wednesday during a bipartisan press conference.
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CFD: 'Flames Shoot Through The Roof' During Structure Fire At Shops Near UNC Charlotte
Charlotte firefighters say they were able to get a fire under control in under 20 minutes after a two story commercial building near UNC Charlotte went up in flames Wednesday night.
New Monster Mini Golf Location In Charlotte Features North Carolina Inspired Artwork
Play 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf surrounded by witty and relatable pop-culture artwork representing North Carolina, all while interacting with animated monsters at every twist and turn, at Monster Mini Golf's newest location in Charlotte.
Hennessy To Become The Official Spirit Of The Charlotte Hornets
Hornets officials announced a new partnership with Hennessy on Wednesday, as one of ten NBA teams to partner with world's largest cognac producer to transform its status as the Official Spirit of the NBA.
Silver Alert Issued For 64-Year-Old Mecklenburg County Man
A Silver Alert has been issued for missing endangered 64-year-old Alemseghed Habtemariam. He is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment and needs medication regularly, officials say.
Food, Games, And More Coming To The Historic Gibson Mill In Concord
Officials with the 100-year-old textile mill in Concord known as Gibson Mill say five tenants have already signed on as vendors to its new Gibson Mill Market opening in fall of 2021.
Set Of Own Numbers Score Mecklenburg County Man $1 Million
A set of special dates delivered Carlos Cortes of Matthews a $1 million Mega Millions prize.
Cooper, Legislative Leaders Announce Deal On K-12 Schools
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican legislative leaders announced compromise legislation Wednesday that will mean more K-12 students in North Carolina will return to daily in-person instruction, some almost immediately.
Contaminated Bird Feeders Could Be Killing Some Birds
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission says that a “concerning number” of goldfinches and pine siskins may have died after being infected with salmonella from bird feeders.
Charlotte 49ers Host First Baseball Game Ever At Atrium Health Ballpark
Atrium Health Ballpark will debut as a baseball field for the first time when the Charlotte 49ers welcome the Appalachian State Mountaineers in a Division I, non-conference match-up on Tuesday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Ku Klux Klan Member Responds To WCCB Story About KKK Flyer In Statesville
A Statesville mother is speaking out after reading an email sent to WCCB Charlotte from someone who claimed to be a member of the Ku Klux Klan.
Firefighters Battled Massive Blaze At Crazy David's Discount Store In Statesville
Fire crews in Statesville spent hours on the scene battling the blaze Tuesday night.
CMS Increases Number of In-Person Learning Days for Students
Students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will soon spend more time in the classroom. Monday night, the school board passed a plan to increase the number of in-person learning days.
Public School Records Will Now List Student's Chosen Name
Public schools in North Carolina will switch from showing the legal name of students on most state records to the chosen name of the student.
Cooper, GOP Senate Leader Aim To Reach School Reopening Deal
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Senate leader Phil Berger confirmed on Tuesday that they’re working toward an agreement designed to get more K-12 public schools reopened as the COVID-19 pandemic improves.
Cleveland County Man ‘Lost It’ After His Ticket Revealed $100,000 Prize
Some tears, some dancing and some celebration broke out recently at a Kings Mountain convenience store after Sidney Brown of Kings Mountain realized he had just won a $100,000 scratch-off prize.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Expand First Dose COVID Vaccine Appointments For Groups 1-3
Mecklenburg County Public Health officials announced Tuesday that there will be more first dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for Groups 1,2, and 3 until the end of March.
World War II Veteran Receives Medals 77 Years After Heroism
Nearly 80 years after a German mortar wounded him as he fought along the Mussolini Canal in Italy, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Marvin Cornett stood proudly in a pristine uniform, this time adorned with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
