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Pardon Granted To Ronnie Long By NC Gov. Roy Cooper

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper granted a pardon of innocence for Ronnie Long, a Concord man who spent 44 years behind bars for a rape conviction he said he didn't commit.

Stroll Through Christmas Village at Light the Knights

The Charlotte Knights and the Charlotte Christmas Village have joined forces this year to create a new holiday event: Light the Knights. Visitors at Truist Field can expect Instagram worthy light displays and a traditional Christmas Village.

Biden Picks North Carolina Environmental Chief To Lead EPA

President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday offered the leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency to Michael S. Regan, a North Carolina regulator who has made a name pursuing cleanups of industrial toxins and helping low-income and minority communities hit hardest by pollution.

GM Is Renovating Concord Facility To Build US Army Troop Carrier

General Motors says it’s renovating a GM building in North Carolina to support production a military trooper carrier.

Hidden Gems of CLT: Underground Truffle

WCCB Charlotte’s Alexandra Elich explores tucked away spots, historic businesses, and secret gardens in the middle of our bustling city.

More Local Hospitals Getting First Shipments of Pfizer COVID Vaccine

The Pfizer vaccine is already being given to frontline workers in Charlotte and across the country. 42 more hospitals in North Carolina will get their first shipments on Thursday, including Novant Health Presbyterian.

9-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Shooting

A 9-year-old girl was seriously injured in a shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon in west Charlotte.

Fort Mill Schools Going To Remote Learning Due To Possible Community Spread Of Coronavirus At Several Schools

All Fort Mill schools will be moving to virtual learning December 17th and December 18th due to the possibility of community spread of the coronavirus in several schools, according to a news release.

Borrego: Hornets Have Needed Playmakers In Ball, Hayward

Hornets coach James Borrego wanted elite playmakers this offseason.

Airbnb Suspends North Carolina Listings Over COVID-19 Rules

Airbnb has suspended nearly 60 listings across North Carolina for violations of its party guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said Wednesday.

Rhule Not Ready To Throw In Towel On Bridgewater

Matt Rhule isn’t giving up on Teddy Bridgewater just yet.

As Some Shutter, SC Schools Get $84M To Aid Re-Opening Plans

South Carolina’s public school districts are getting more than $84 million in federal aid to help get facilities reopened amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced this week, as some of the state’s largest districts shut off in-person learning due to rising case numbers.

North Carolina HBCUs Receive Gift From MacKenzie Scott

hree historically black North Carolina colleges have received record financial gifts from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Secretary Of State Pompeo Quarantines After Virus Exposure

The State Department said Wednesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had come into contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantining.

Cooper Signs Disaster Declaration For North Carolina Counties

The Small Business Administration has approved North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for five counties affected by heavy rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Eta.

Mary Curtis: Covid 19 Vaccinations Underway

Mary C. Curtis: COVID-19 Vaccinations Underway

The first COVID-19 vaccines, from Pfizer and approved by the FDA for emergency use, have been sent throughout the country, including North Carolina, where health care workers and residents of care facilities are tops of the list to receive the shot.

Charlotte Events: 7th Street Public Market, Lights on The Square & Light the Knights

From last minute Christmas shopping to holiday lights displays, Moira Quinn with Charlotte Center City Partners has more on some fun events happening in town.

The Four Gift Rule

A trendy gift giving rule is gaining popularity thanks to social media. “Something You Want, Something You Need, Something to Wear and Something to Read” is the basic standard for The Four Gift Rule. Parents pledge to give their children only four gifts - one from each of the four categories.