POLITICAL WRAP: Previewing First Presidential Debate; Supreme Court Battle
Two days to go before the much anticipated first debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
NY Times Report: President Donald Trump Paid No Federal Income Taxes In 10 Of Past 15 Years
President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes the year he ran for president and in his first year in the White House, according to a report Sunday in The New York Times.
Charlotte Man Proposes With Wienermobile Starting An Oscar Mayer National Campaign
Zach Chatham, known by many as Zach N Cheese, proposed to his girlfriend at Yellowstone National Park using the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
Barrett Could Be Ginsburg's Polar Opposite On Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett paid homage to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her White House speech Saturday as a shatterer of glass ceilings. She said she would be mindful of the woman whose place she would take on the Supreme Court.
Cabarrus County Courthouse Closes After Positive COVID Cases
Cabarrus County Courthouse officials say they will close Monday, September 28th to reschedule cases after a Court employee and a Magistrate's Office employee tested positive for coronavirus.
8PM: IHeartRadio Music Festival 2020
Night one of the IHeartRadio Music Festival kicks off with host Ryan Seacrest, and the iconic lineup of musical acts scheduled to perform including Alicia Keys, Migos, Thomas Rhett, Coldplay, BTS, and more at 8 p.m. on WCCB Charlotte's CW.
Military Suicides Up As Much As 20% In COVID Era
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked as service members struggle under COVID-19, war-zone deployments, national disasters and civil unrest.
President Trump Picks Conservative Amy Coney Barrett For Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that he hopes will provide a needed boost to his reelection effort.
U.S. Colleges Struggle To Salvage Semester Amid Outbreaks
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester amid skyrocketing coronavirus cases, entire dorm complexes and frat houses under quarantine, and flaring tensions with local community leaders over the spread of the disease.
Gastonia Police Investigate A Fatal Traffic Accident
Gastonia police say the passenger of 1999 Chevrolet Malibu died after the car collided with another vehicle around 5 p.m. on September 25th.
Project Scientist Launches Virtual After-School STEM Club For Girls
Project Scientist says they are launching a virtual after-school STEM club for girls ages 4 to 12-years-old with scholarships available to those in need starting October 14th.
The Impact Of The Coronavirus As Deaths Near 1 Million | PHOTOS
Take a look at these photos of the Coronavirus's impact as deaths near 1 million people world wide.
FBI Urges Americans To Only Share Confirmed And Verified News On Social Media
There are plenty of unknowns between now and Election Day, but you can bank on this: disinformation campaigns, both foreign and domestic, are in full swing. Now, what you need to know before you share another article, meme or video on your social media accounts.
District Attorney Dismisses Charges Against Charlotte Man Tased 11 Times By Richmond County Deputy
Stephen Sings plans to file a civil lawsuit in the case
Gaston County Resumes Bus Services For Veterans
Gaston County officials say since the VA has restarted in-patient appointments the county is resuming bus services to veterans in need.
Jimmie Johnson Takes Paint The Wall Pink Event Virtual At Charlotte Motor Speedway
Looking ahead to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will join representatives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) at Charlotte Motor Speedway to ceremonially paint pit wall pink and honor breast cancer survivors on September 30th.
Carolina Youth Coalition Receives $1 Million And Launches Scholarship Fund To Help Students Go To College
The Albemarle Foundation says they are donating $1 million, as well as launching the Smith Opportunity Scholarship Fund (SOS), to The Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) to support youth in underserved communities in getting a higher education.
Charlotte Motor Speedway To Welcome Limited Fans When Bank Of America ROVAL™ 400 Returns Oct. 11
NC Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that outdoor sports venues with a capacity of more than 10,000 can host events with fans up to seven percent of their capacity, beginning Oct. 2. The news opens the door for a limited number of fans to be part of the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Atrium Health Celebrates Groundbreaking Of New State-Of-The-Art Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital
Atrium Health is celebrating a significant milestone in its rich history of caring for patients throughout the Carolinas and Southeast region. Yesterday marked the official groundbreaking of the new Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation hospital, in Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Officials Provide COVID-19 Update
Mecklenburg County officials held a press conference on September 25th to update the public on the county's COVID-19 response. County Manager Dena R. Diorio, Health Director Gibbie Harris, and other leaders spoke.
What We're Reading on National Comic Book Day
In honor of National Comic Book Day we checked in with our friends at Heroes Aren't Hard to Find for some recommendations.
Charlotte Expands Eligibility For Food Service Recovery Program
Charlotte expands the eligibility requirements for the Food Service Recovery Program allowing small businesses more opportunities to receive the grant, according to a news release.
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