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CMS Back To School COVID Concerns

As tens of thousands of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students prepare to return to the classroom some parents worry as several local school districts report COVID outbreaks.

Charleston Church Shooter's Conviction, Death Sentence Upheld

A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld the conviction and sentence of a man on federal death row for the 2015 racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation.

Carowinds Hosting Job Fair This Saturday August 28th + SCarowinds Creature Casting Call

Carowinds is hosting a job fair this Saturday, August 28th from 2 PM to 6 PM for fall and winter positions. SCarowinds live auditions will take place this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday.

Woman Arrested For Fatal Stabbing Death Of 27-Year-Old Man In Salisbury

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of a man in Salisbury that happened Tuesday morning, according to the police department.

OnlyFans Reverses Explicit Content Ban After Outcry

OnlyFans says it has suspended a plan to ban sexually explicit content following an outcry from its creators and advocates for sex workers.

Johnson & Johnson: Booster Increases Antibodies

Johnson & Johnson says a booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine appears to produce “a rapid and robust” increase in antibodies needed to fight the coronavirus.

New Asian American Bakeries Find Bicultural Sweet Spot

For some Asian Americans, the dim sum cookie at Sunday Bakeshop here will taste like childhood.

Do My Job: Makeup Artist with Savi Beauty

Lauren McDonald kicks off our new "Do My Job" franchise as she learns to be a make up artist! She is joined by Savi Sanders of Savi Beauty MUA, along with producers Macy Andrews and Emma Mondo. Which job should she do next? Email us your ideas!

Summer Feels for Back to School

Steamy stretch with well above average temperatures, but rain and storm chances return this afternoon.

Kanye West Asks Court To Legally Change His Name To Ye

Kanye just wants to be Ye. Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name.

Delta Air Lines Will Make Unvaccinated Employees Pay Charge

Delta Air Lines will charge employees on the company health plan $200 a month if they fail to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a policy the airline’s top executive says is necessary because the average hospital stay for the virus costs the airline $40,000.

The Secret Bias Hidden In Mortgage-Approval Algorithms

The new four-bedroom house in Charlotte, North Carolina, was Crystal Marie and Eskias McDaniels’ personal American dream, the reason they had moved there from pricey Los Angeles.

Wilson's World Is At Windsor Park Elementary School

First day for CMS students, and Wilson went to Windsor Park Elementary School to speak with Paris Harrell, Ashley Fuentes and more.

Gaston County Approves $250 Employee Vaccine Incentive

Gaston County employees will get $250 if they get vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 15. Additionally, if more than 75 percent of employees are vaccinated by October 15, those vaccinated will receive an additional $250.

Second Harvest Food Bank Of Metrolina Is Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is asking for the public to help celebrate by feeding neighbors in need.

Soldier Found Guilty In Video Confrontation With Black Man

A noncommissioned Army officer depicted in a viral video accosting and shoving a man in a South Carolina neighborhood has been convicted of third-degree assault.

Richmond County Man Wins $100,000 Prize

Thomas McInnis of Ellerbe tried his luck on a $20 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize.

AP Source: Panthers Sign Robby Anderson To $37.5M Extension

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension with wide receiver Robby Anderson, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies At Age 80

Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythms sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80.

Biden Decides To Stick With Aug. 31 Final Pullout From Kabul

President Joe Biden has decided not to extend his Aug. 31 deadline for completing the U.S.-led evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies from Afghanistan, an administration official said Tuesday.