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Local Educators And Parents Rally For HEROES Act

Educators, parents, and community leaders are protesting for federal relief amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on August 8th at 1:45 p.m. outside Senator Thom Tillis's office, according to a news release.

Biden Risks Alienating Young Black Voters After Race Remarks

Joe Biden’s controversial remarks about race this week risk alienating young Black voters who despise President Donald Trump but are not inspired by his Democratic rival.

Metro Diner Celebrates National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day

Metro Diner celebrates the third National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day on August 8th by holding a three-day social media contest where fans have the chance to win the dish for free for a year.

Local Family Scrambles To Prepare For Remote Learning Amidst CMS Confusion

One woman says the CMS systems indecisiveness on how to send kids back to school through this pandemic has thrown her family through a loop as they try to prepare their 8-year-old daughter for the school year.

Local Advocates Demand Inmate Reduction at Mecklenburg County Jail

A local advocacy group is once again demanding officials reduce the inmate population at the Mecklenburg County Jail in uptown Charlotte.

Fort Mill School District Prepares for In-Person Classes

There are questions and concerns as students in Fort Mill, South Carolina prepare to head back to in-person classes.

Local Man Donates 100 Face Shields to ICU Nurses

Atrium Health ICU nurses have 100 new face shields thanks to a donation by a Charlotte man.

"If It's Not Safe For The School Board To Meet In Person, Then Why Is It Safe For Teachers To Meet For Eight Hours A Day?"

That is one of the comments on a 16 page report a group of Union County teachers put together; a report the Union County School Board evidently refuses to read. Teachers who talked with WCCB say they will find a way to make their voices heard.

Moving Nightmare: A Charlotte Veteran Says Movers Tossed Clothing, Furniture All Over New Home

He says he got a good deal on a moving company to move family from Salisbury to Charlotte.

Last-Ditch Virus Aid Talks Collapse; No Help For Jobless Now

A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.

Senator Thom Tillis Announces $19 Million To NCDOT For Hurricane Florence Recovery

Senator Thom Tillis says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is giving the NCDOT more than $19 million to help North Carolina recover from Hurricane Florence.

Gaston County Cancels Annual Cotton Ginning Festival

The Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department canceled their Cotton Ginning Days Festival this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a news release.

NCGOP Files Ethics Complaints Against City Council Members

The NCGOP alleges James Mitchell took a taxpayer-funded trip to Detroit in 2018 and attended a Panthers game, and Dimple Ajmera is accused of leveraging her position to receive campaign contributions.

Gastonia Police Arrest A Man Suspected To Be Involved In A Shooting That Injured 2

The Gastonia Police Department arrested 25-year-old Anton Harris in connection to a shooting that occurred August 3rd that injured two people, according to a news release.

Ex-Covenant Day School Teacher Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison For Receiving Child Pornography

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell sentenced the Matthews teacher to six years in prison, and ten years of supervised release, for receiving child pornography, according to a news release.

Construction Begins On Mixed-Use Project, Elizabeth on Seventh, In Community Near Uptown Charlotte

Construction officially begun on Elizabeth on Seventh, a mixed-use project, at the intersection of East 7th and North Caswell Road in the Elizabeth neighborhood in Charlotte.

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis Introduces A Bill To Help Veterans Exposed To Toxic Substances

Senator Thom Tillis introduced a bill that would improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, according to a news release.

Most NC Parents Won't Have Option To Send Kid Back To School

When K-12 public school students in North Carolina resume classes this fall, the vast majority of them will be sitting at home in front of a computer screen.

Troopers: Overturned Tractor Trailer Accident On I-77 South In Iredell County, Highway Shutdown Until 5 P.M.

The NC State Highway Patrol says a tractor-trailer, hauling plastic recyclables, overturned on Interstate 77 Southbound in Iredell County Friday morning resulting in a portion of the highway shutting down.

Sold Out Avett Brothers Show At Charlotte Motor Speedway To Be Streamed Live On Pay Per View

The Avett Brothers have partnered with nugs.net to livestream their sold-out, once-in-a-lifetime performance from Charlotte Motor Speedway. Fans can tune in on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

U.S. Adds 1.8 Million Jobs In A Sign That Hiring Has Weakened

The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is weakening hiring and the economic rebound.

Unemployment Claims Drop As Virus Cases Remain High In S.C.

New unemployment claims in South Carolina have dropped for the third week in a row, marking the lowest number of weekly claims filed since the pandemic began.