First Lady Peggy McMaster Tests Positive For COVID-19
South Carolina health officials say First Lady Peggy McMaster tested positive for coronavirus after taking a precautionary routine test on Thursday, December 17th.
Officials Say Illness Outbreak Tied To Sushi Sold At Two Concord, N.C. Harris Teeter Locations Is Over
Health officials say the illness outbreak related to individuals getting sick after eating sushi from two separate Harris Teeter locations in Concord is over after inconclusive results, and there has been no additional illnesses reported as of December 1st.
Speedway Children's Charities' Charlotte Chapter Distributes $300,000 to Local Nonprofits
In a special grant distribution ceremony, Wednesday, Speedway Childrenβs Charities announced that the nonprofitβs Charlotte Motor Speedway chapter distributed $300,000 in grants to 30 local nonprofits.
Providence Day School Under Fire For Expelling Black Student After His Mom Complained About "Fences"
Providence Day School in Charlotte, under fire after expelling a black student. Not because of anything the student did, but rather what his mom wrote. Now, the school's defense is falling flat with the family and plenty of others.
Novant Health Administers Its First COVID-19 Vaccine
Following the arrival of multiple ultralow freezers, extensive training of its team members, and a successful day of mock distribution and administration, Novant Health inoculated its first front-line health care workers today, using the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
23XI Racing Fully Funded For Debut Season With Bubba Wallace
23XI Racing announced a full slate of sponsorship Monday to back the new NASCAR team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.
CMPD: Two Teens Accused Of Robbing 14-Year-Old At Gunpoint In Northeast Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say two teenagers accused of robbing a 14-year-old at gunpoint in northeast Charlotte Sunday night have been arrested.
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 itβs renovating a GM building in North Carolina to support production a military trooper carrier.
Hidden Gems of CLT: Underground Truffle
WCCB Charlotteβs 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 isnβt giving up on Teddy Bridgewater just yet.
As Some Shutter, SC Schools Get $84M To Aid Re-Opening Plans
South Carolinaβs 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 stateβs 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 Cooperβs request for a disaster declaration for five counties affected by heavy rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Eta.
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