Weekend Weather View with Kaitlin
The biggest annual sporting event in the United States is this Sunday! Super Bowl Sunday! Whether you're staying in or having a BBQ, our weather looks decent through the weekend.
Dem-Led House, Drawing A Line, Kicks Greene Off Committees
A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.
Detectives Say Police Chase Turned Serious Accident After Wanted Vehicle Located
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say one person fled from officers in their car and crashed in east Charlotte, after officers attempted to stop the wanted vehicle for its involvement in a violent crime.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Calls For COVID-19 Relief Funds In Budget Proposal
Governor Roy Cooper shared a plan on Thursday for allocating federal COVID-19 relief funds and investing state resources for immediate needs in North Carolina, including giving one-time bonuses to educators.
South Carolina Senate, Governor Split On Teacher COVID Vaccines
A group of South Carolina senators, including the Republican leader, wants teachers sent to the front of the line to get COVID-19 vaccines so students can get back in school buildings full-time.
CATS Provides Free Transit For COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments At Bojangles Coliseum
CATS officials say starting Wednesday the transit system will provide a free direct bus service to Bojangles Coliseum for any eligible community members scheduled to get their coronavirus vaccination.
Not Child's Play: Chucky Doll Featured In Errant Amber Alert
Rest assured, “Chucky” is not on the loose.
Catawba County Man Finds Lucky Penny, Wins $250,000 Top Prize
A stop for gas led Christopher Wray of Maiden to a lucky penny and the first $250,000 top prize in the new 20X The Cash game.
Sitting On Billions, Catholic Dioceses Amassed Taxpayer Aid
When the coronavirus forced churches to close their doors and give up Sunday collections, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte turned to the federal government’s signature small business relief program for more than $8 million.
House Dems Ask Trump To Testify Under Oath In Senate Trial
House Democrats on Thursday asked former President Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial.
NC Lawmakers Pass COVID Relief, Advance K-12 Reopening Bill
North Carolina lawmakers on Thursday unanimously approved a coronavirus relief bill that sends federal money approved by Congress in December to schools for reopening, public health officials distributing the vaccine and residents struggling to pay their rent.
Iredell County Assistant Principal Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
An elementary school assistant principal in Iredell County has been accused and charged for committing a sex crime against a child, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Thursday.
Hidden Gems of CLT: Greystone Pub
What are you missing in your favorite neighborhood? WCCB Charlotte’s Alexandra Elich explores tucked away spots, historic businesses, and secret gardens in the middle of our bustling city.
NC MedAssist Offers A Welcome Change To The Meaning Of Valentine’s Day And Offers A Solution To Finding That Perfect Gift
NC MedAssist, a non-profit pharmacy that primarily serves low-income, uninsured North Carolina residents with prescription and over-the counter-medication, is taking Valentine’s Day to a new level this year.
Boa Constrictor Rescued From Owner's Car After Getting Stuck In Dashboard
Animal Protective Services had their hands full in Stanly County. Officers were dispatched to help after a boa constrictor got himself stuck in the dashboard of his owner's car while on the way back from the vet.
Growing Concern About Racial Disparities in Access to COVID Vaccine
We're getting a closer look at the demographic breakdown of who has gotten the COVID vaccine in Mecklenburg County. There are growing concerns about racial disparities when it comes to access.
Hornets Partner With Blue Cross And Blue Shield For 2021 Black History Month
Officials with the Charlotte Hornets say they will be partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina for the third straight year to present various virtual events and new initiatives honoring Black History Month.
Slain Capitol Police Officer Honored: 'We will never forget'
Congressional leaders paid tribute Wednesday to slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the building he died defending, promising his family and his fellow officers that they will never forget his sacrifice.
Biden EPA Nominee Vows To Preserve Resources, Boost Economy
President Joe Biden’s nominee to run the Environmental Protection Agency says he learned the importance of preserving the outdoors while hunting and fishing with his father and grandfather in rural North Carolina.
Steak 48 Launches National "Round Up The Check" Campaign For Heart Health
Steak 48 is launching a month-long national round up the check campaign to benefit the American Heart Association for the month of February.
Mary C. Curtis: COVID Relief Bill And Increased Vaccine Rollout
Efforts continue on another COVID-19 stimulus for millions of struggling Americans. President Biden already meeting with both democrats and republicans this week to talk about his $1.9 trillion plan.
South Carolinians Aged 65 And Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Feb. 8th
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that beginning Monday, February 8, any South Carolina resident aged 65 or older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, can begin scheduling their appointment to receive COVID-19 vaccine.
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