California To Require COVID-19 Vaccine Or Test For Teachers
California will become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
Man Arrested In Wilmington Facing Murder Charge After A Fatal Northeast Charlotte Shooting
21-year-old Christopher Flood has been charged for murder following the fatal shooting of Tavarus Taybron in northeast Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives.
Anne Frank Center To Open At University Of South Carolina
An Anne Frank Center is opening at the University of South Carolina, which will be the first museum in North America and the fourth in the world where visitors can walk through the famed story of the teenage Holocaust victim.
CDC Urges COVID Vaccines During Pregnancy As Delta Surges
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women Wednesday to get the COVID-19 vaccine as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus.
Charlotte Man Claims His Half Of $282,218 Cash 5 Jackpot
Robert Leland of Charlotte woke up in the middle of the night to find out he had won half of a $282,218 Cash 5 jackpot.
‘Jeopardy!’ Producer Richards Named Host; Role For Bialik
Eight months after the death of beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer Mike Richards as Trebek’s successor over a field of celebrity candidates.
FEMA, FCC To Test Nationwide Emergency Alert Systems
If you hear a loud blaring noise from your phone this afternoon - there is no cause for alarm. A nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts is scheduled to be conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 2:20 p.m. on smartphones that have opted in.
Elevation Worship, Cece Winans Land Dove Award Nominations
North Carolina-based Elevation Worship and singer-songwriter Brandon Lake are each nominated for seven awards at the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards, and Elevation’s lead singer and songwriter Chris Brown earned nine nominations.
Panthers Add Veteran Help At Linebacker, Sign Josh Bynes
The Carolina Panthers have signed Josh Bynes to provide veteran depth at linebacker with projected starter Denzel Perryman expected to miss some time battling an undisclosed injury.
Police: Adult and Child Injured in Accidental Shooting
Police are investigating after an adult and child were injured in what CMPD is calling an accidental shooting.
Rising Team Takes the Face the Cookie Challenge
One minute to eat as many cookies as you can - the trick is, you have to get them from your forehead to your mouth - without touching them
Hot & Humid at Home, Fred Forms in Caribbean
80s and 90s will continue to fry the Carolinas through the weekend, while pop-up storms remain our only channel of relief.
One Year After Colonial Pipeline Spill, Huntersville Neighbors Still Want Accountability
One year later and neighbors say Colonial Pipeline still needs to be held accountable for a massive gas spill in Huntersville. More than a million gallons of gasoline poured into Oehler Nature Preserve.
Amy Medina Wins Car After Being Named Rock Hill Schools' Teacher Of The Year
Rock Hill Schools is excited to announce the 2021 Teacher of the Year is Amy Medina from Northwestern High School! Medina has been a social studies teacher with Rock Hill Schools for 11 years.
Kupchak: Hornets’ Focus Is On Developing A Young Center
General manager Mitch Kupchak knows the Charlotte Hornets haven’t found a long-term answer at center yet. But he’s not necessarily worried.
Christina Applegate Reveals She Has Multiple Sclerosis
Emmy Award-winner Christina Applegate has announced that she has multiple sclerosis, describing her diagnosis as a “tough road.”
CMPD: Man Charged After 34-Year-Old Was Fatally Shot At Hookah Lounge In North Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a 34-year-old at a north Charlotte hookah lounge in June.
Best Cars To Sell, Worst Cars To Buy Right Now As Used Car Prices Continue To Rise
Used car prices continued to rise in June in the wake of the global microchip shortage as restricted new car supply has led to fewer people trading in their used cars. This combination of diminished supply and increased demand has caused used car prices to soar.
North Carolina’s $100 Reward Offer Ignites Vaccine Interest
Interest in COVID-19 vaccines has surged in the week since North Carolina’s governor announced that his administration would boost the financial incentive from $25 to $100 for unvaccinated residents who come in for their first shot this month.
Former Fort Mill Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Attacking, Kidnapping Wife
A former Fort Mill police officer has received probation for attacking his wife and preventing her from leaving their South Carolina home after she said she wanted a divorce, authorities said.
Charlotte City Council Votes Unanimously To Update Non-Discrimination Ordinance
Five years after North Carolina blocked an expansion of Charlotte’s nondiscrimination ordinance, prompting a backlash that cost the state billions of dollars, the city council unanimously approved expansive protections for LGBT people and vulnerable residents.
Big Win For $1T Infrastructure Bill: Senate Shows It Can Act
With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan on Tuesday, a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joining to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s agenda.
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