CMS: Board of Education Voted To Approve Full-Remote Learning
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to open schools with fully remote learning in an emergency meeting July 29th, according to a news release.
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Big North Carolina Utilities Told To Stop Disconnections Longer
North Carolina regulators have told the state’s big for-profit electric, natural gas and water utilities to keep delaying disconnections through August as customers still struggle financially from COVID-19.
CMPD: 30-Minute Police Chase That Started In Gaston County Resulted In Crashes, Officer Hurt
A man trying to elude capture led police officers on a chase that included three crashes, a stolen police car and an officer being dragged with his own vehicle, authorities said Thursday.
Panthers Choose To Go With PK Slye; Release Veteran Gano
The Panthers have decided to keep Joey Slye as their kicker and release veteran Graham Gano, who missed all of last season with a knee injury.
Panel Approves Model Of Billy Graham Statue For US Capitol
A North Carolina legislative committee has approved a model of a statue honoring the late Rev. Billy Graham to replace one of a former governor and white supremacist who currently represents the state in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall.
City Of Wilmington Tweets Hilarious Reminder To Wear A Mask As Other NC Cities Chime-In
The City of Wilmington, NC tweeted a friendly reminder to please wear a mask to the tune of "Wannabe," by the Spice Girls.
Fourth Suspect In Deadly East Charlotte Fight Located, Arrested In New Jersey
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have arrested a fourth suspect in reference to a murder that happened in east Charlotte on June 9th.
CMPD: Man Facing Additional Charge In Northeast Charlotte Fatal Crash
Detectives with CMPD additionally charged Waltavius Mims with Involuntary Manslaughter after he hit and killed a man and dog along Prosperity Church Road July 1st, according to the news release.
Michael Jordan Announces First Donations From $100 Million Pledge
Hornets owner and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan has started sharing details of where some of his $100 million pledge to the Black community will be allocated.
Panthers Coach Stays Positive In 'Less Than Ideal' Situation
The Carolina Panthers have a new head coach, two new coordinators, a different starting quarterback and a roster with more turnover from last season than any team in the NFL.
Detectives With CMPD Have Charged Two Men For The Fatal Shooting Off Nevin Chase Road
Detectives have charged 20-year-old Curtis Beatty and a 17-year-old man for the murder of Andre Boyd, according to a press release.
Charlotte Radio Show Host’s Daughter Killed In Crash
The daughter of a radio show host in Charlotte has died in a car crash.
Grandmother Killed Picking Up Granddaughter at Birthday Party; Killer on the Run
Police need help finding out who killed a 63-year-old grandmother in North Charlotte. Investigators believe Wilma Petty got caught in crossfire.
As The Start Of The School Year Inches Closer, Parents Are Seeking Other Options
Like private schools and tutoring groups.
Deputies Charge A Man In Connection With A Drug Overdose In Union County
Deputies arrested a Monroe man in connection to the fatal fentanyl overdose that killed 21-year-old Cameron Whitson in May.
Charlotte Hornets Will Provide 2,020 Meals During Week Of Service
The Charlotte Hornets, in partnership with Bank of America, have expanded their annual Day of Service to be the first Week of Service.
Mike Pence Urges In-Person School During Visit To North Carolina
Vice President Mike Pence vowed Wednesday that schools around the country will have the resources they need to reopen for in-person learning as he visited a classroom of masked fourth graders at a North Carolina private school.
Speedway Drive-In Powered By Renu Energy Rolls Out August Schedule
Charlotte Motor Speedway has announced an extension of its summer movie series, Speedway Drive-In Powered by Renu Energy, to include weekly movie nights through at least August.
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