Hidden Gems of CLT: Greystone Pub
What are you missing in your favorite neighborhood? WCCB CharlotteβsΒ Alexandra ElichΒ 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 Valentineβs 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 Valentineβs 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.Β 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 Bidenβs 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.
NC Prisons Offer Incentives For Offenders To Get Vaccine
Most North Carolina prisoners can get five days knocked off their sentences if they receive COVID-19 vaccinations, state corrections officials said on Friday.
One Of Charlotte's First Black OBGYN's Reflects On Historic Mark Made On City
A young, black man who grew up in rural North Carolina in the 1940's had big aspirations of becoming a doctor.Β Despite many obstacles, he refused to allow racism and segregation kill his dream.
Humane Society of Charlotte: It's Hip To Be Ear Tipped T-Shirt Design Contest
The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) is searching for the Charlotte-areaβs best young artists to create a fantastic, unique design featuring the HSC Community Cat Program. The winning design will be featured on a t-shirt that will help fundraise for HSC!
Iredell County Investigators Say Drone Video Led To Arrest of Known Drug Dealer
It's an unusual tool in the fight against crime.Β Iredell County's Sheriff says they used drones to help them catch a drug dealer. Investigators had their eye on James Morrison, better known as Faron.
Mecklenburg Co. Commission Unanimously Passes Resolution Supporting LGBTQ Protections
Mecklenburg County leaders are encouraging local cities to pass protections for the LGBTQ community. Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution in support of new non-discriminations ordinances.
Wind Chill Explained
During the winter months, you may hear meteorologists refer to wind chill or the "feels like temperature" - this is when the actual air temperature feels even colder due to the wind. Our bodies lose heat through convection, but when…
Jeff Bezos, Amazon's Founder, Will Step Down As CEO
Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon and turned into an online shopping behemoth, is stepping down as the companyβs CEO, a role heβs had for nearly 30 years.
Video Game Maker EA Sports Announces Return Of NCAA Football
Video game maker EA Sports announced Tuesday that it is bringing back its college football series, which was shelved eight years ago after the NCAA was sued for not sharing revenue from the game with college athletes.
Governor Wants All Districts To Return Pupils To Classrooms
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced his desire for the stateβs more than 1.5 million public school students to be given the option of daily in-person classes. But he declined to compel districts to make that option available.
Feds To Start Sending COVID Vaccine To Pharmacies Next Week
The Biden administration will begin shipping COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies next week, ramping up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are appearing, the White House said Tuesday.
House Dems Make Case For Conviction; Trump Denies Charges
Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters βlike a loaded cannonβ at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making their most detailed case yet for why the former president should be convicted and permanently barred from office. Trump denied the allegations through his lawyers and called the trial unconstitutional.
FBI: 2 Agents Killed, 3 Wounded, Suspect Dead In Florida
Two FBI agents were fatally shot and three wounded Tuesday morning while serving a federal search warrant in a child exploitation case in South Florida, authorities said.
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