Mecklenburg County Playing Catch Up With The State's COVID-19 Vaccination Numbers
The Mecklenburg County health director says she's concerned about COVID variants and is making sure vaccine distribution is equitable.
South Carolina Judge: Abortions To Continue During Lawsuit
A lawsuit challenging South Carolinaβs new ban on most abortions is βlikely to succeed,β a judge wrote Friday, ruling that abortions can continue until the lawsuit is resolved.
CDC Changes School Guidance, Allowing Desks To Be Closer
Students can safely sit just 3 feet apart in the classroom as long as they wear masks but should be kept the usual 6 feet away from one another at sporting events, assemblies, lunch or chorus practice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
Fujifilm Biotech Firm To Build Massive Plant In Central NC
A subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Fujifilm Holdings Corp. said Thursday that it will open a massive biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant in central North Carolina in 2025, ultimately creating 725 new jobs.
Absentee Ballot Turn-In Deadline Moved Up In NC Senate Bill
Absentee ballots in North Carolina would have to be received by county election officials by Election Day or the primary election date to be counted in legislation filed on Thursday by state Senate Republicans.
Police: Firearm Disguised As A Toy Seized During A Search Of A Catawba County Home
Investigators say during a search of a Catawba County home on Wednesday they found a rifle disguised as a toy Nerf gun along with felony amounts of narcotics.
Rowan County Deputies Arrest A Man After A Break-In Investigation Lead To A Drug Bust
Deputies say while investigating a break-in at a home in Salisbury on Thursday, they searched the home of the suspect to find illegal drugs, money, and a stolen gun inside.
Financial Incentive For More Medicaid Draws Mixed Reaction
A financial carrot for North Carolina to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands low-income adults is raising already elevated hopes among Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and allies that the General Assembly will finally adopt it this year.
Biden Says U.S. To Hit 100 Million Virus Shots On Friday
With the U.S. closing in on President Joe Bidenβs goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, officials announced on Thursday the nation is now in position to help supply neighbors Canada and Mexico.
Mint Museum Partners with More than 40 Local Artists of Color
Working with The Mint Museum, artist Carla Aaron-Lopez, a CMS teacher and co-founder of BLKMRKTCLT, wants to recognize the Queen City's artists of color with LOCAL/STREET, a three-day pop-up exhibition at Mint Museum Randolph featuring the work of more than 40 local artists of color and street artists.
Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails to Debut in Rock Hill, SC This Summer
Built on Hospitality, the restaurant group behind Charlotteβs The Goodyear House and 2020βs ghost kitchen concept Scratch House Chicken has announced plans for their second brick-and-mortar concept, Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails, early this summer
Many N.C. College Students Qualify For COVID-19 Shot April 7
A sizable group of North Carolina college students will be eligible for a vaccine in April, under guidance from the state Department of Health and Human Services.
Deputies: Wilkes County Teen Charged With Statutory Rape
Alexander County Deputies say 18-year-old Josue Isaias of Wilkesboro, North Carolina was arrested Wednesday for one county of felony statutory rape of a child between 13 and 15-years-old.
New Microfactory Producing Electric Delivery Vans Brings Jobs To Mecklenburg County
Officials with Arrival, the global company creating electric vehicles, announced Wednesday that they will be building their second U.S. microfactory in Charlotte, North Carolina bringing over 250 new jobs to Mecklenburg County.
Charlotte's Professional Arena Football Team Season Kicks Off This Month
The Charlotte Thunder, Charlotte's professional arena football team, kicks off its season next Saturday, March 27th at Bojangles' Coliseum.
IRS Will Delay Tax Filing Due Date Until May 17th
Americans will be getting extra time to prepare their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service says itβs delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17.
Hidden Gems of CLT: Open Kitchen
Looking for new spots to check out in Charlotte? WCCB CharlotteβsΒ Alexandra ElichΒ explores tucked away spots, historic businesses, and secret gardens in the middle of our bustling city.
Rowan County Grandmother To Share $1 Million Prize With Family
April Woodberry of East Spencer is already βblessedβ with a big family, but on Tuesday, her good fortune delivered her a $1 million top prize, too. Β
Police: Chester County Man Arrested For Neglect After His Father's Dead Body Was Found In A Closet
Deputies say a Chester County man is under arrest for the neglect of his father after failing to report his father's death and allegedly keeping his dead body inside a closet for at least two weeks.
North Carolina Representatives Introduces Legislation To Remove Literacy Tests From The Constitution
Representative Terry Brown, along with other North Carolina representatives, introduced new legislation on Wednesday that would call for removing literacy tests from the constitution.
Man Charged With Killing 8 People At Georgia Massage Parlors
A white gunman was charged Wednesday with killing eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors in an attack that sent terror through the Asian American community, which has increasingly been targeted during the coronavirus pandemic.
Eat And Share Stories While Learning More About Charlotte's History With FixaPlate's Virtual Community PotlucksΒ
Immerse yourself in Charlotte's rich history by participating in FixaPlate's virtual community potlucks starting March 27th, with part of the proceeds benefiting local charities and nonprofits.
