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CDC Tells States To Be Ready To Distribute COVID Vaccines On November 1st

The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready to distribute by Nov. 1.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

County Restrictions On Alcohol Sales Will Align With Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Order On September 4th

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper extends the 11 p.m. curfew on the sale of alcohol until October 2nd in the new phase 2.5 "Safer at Home" order, according to a news release.

CMPD: Police Arrest A Juvenile Man For A Fatal Shooting In Front Of An Southeast Charlotte Residence

CMPD detectives arrest a 17-year-old man for the murder of Marcus Withers on June 10th, according to a news release.

Detectives Charge A Man For The Fatal Southwest Charlotte Shooting

CMPD detectives charged 23-year-old Dallas Dawkins for the murder of Rafael Reyes in a southwest Charlotte shooting on August 18th, according to a news release.

Gastonia Police Arrest A Man For The Murder Of His Grandfather

Gastonia police charge Christopher Phillips, 29, for first degree murder of his 67-year-old grandfather Darrell Phillips, according to a news release.

Deputies Arrest 4 For Felony Drug Charges In Newton, N.C.

Deputies with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office make four felony drug arrests in six days at a house on Viewpoint Road, according to a news release.

American Red Cross Hosting Blood Drive With Gifts Provided By Carolina Renaissance Festival And Sports Clips

The first 100 processed donors, walk-in or registered, will receive a free admission ticket to the 2021 Carolina Renaissance Festival. All presenting donors will be registered to receive a buy-one, get-one-free admission coupon to the 2021 Festival. Donors will also receive a free haircut coupon courtesy of Sport Clips Haircuts and a pair of Red Cross branded socks.

Health Officials Worry The U.S. Is Not Ready For A COVID-19 Vaccine

Millions of Americans are counting on a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the global pandemic and return life to normal.

Police: Elderly Gastonia Man Dead After Stabbing Involving A Family Member

An elderly man has died following a stabbing that happened in Gastonia Wednesday morning, police say.

Byron Heads Into Playoffs With 2-Year Contract Extension

William Byron, fresh off his first career Cup Series victory, now has a contract extension through 2022 at Hendrick Motorsports.

Mecklenburg County Announces Closings For Labor Day

Mecklenburg County has announced the county offices and services that will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for the Labor Day holiday.

'Tiger King' Star Carole Baskin To 'Dancing With The Stars'

The reality TV star who became a pop culture sensation with Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King” is joining the new crop of celebrity dancers.

Mary C. Curtis: President Trump Visits Kenosha Amid Protests Following The Shooting Of Jacob Blake

Mary C. Curtis: President Trump Visits Kenosha After Police Shooting of Jacob Blake

WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the president's call for law and order.

No Hugs, Kisses: SC Nursing Home Visits Resume Amid COVID-19

After nearly six months of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, people can visit relatives and friends in South Carolina nursing homes and residential care facilities, but there will be no hugs and kisses and they will have to meet outside.

2 Local Service Dogs Now Fully Trained, Ready To Be Adopted By Local Veterans

Two local service dogs are now fully trained and ready for adoption by local veterans in need.

NC Action Group Pleading For Lawmakers To Pass Rent, Mortgage Assistance

The group is pushing for lawmakers to pass House Bill 1200

Gov. Cooper Announces North Carolina To Move Into 'Safer At Home' Phase 2.5

Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that North Carolina can now take a 'modest' step into 'Safer at Home' Phase 2.5 which will allow gyms and other establishments to reopen.

Payments To Parents In NC Republicans' Virus Relief Package

The North Carolina legislature will reconvene briefly starting Wednesday to propose spending leftover federal COVID-19 relief funds to reach the pockets of parents, the unemployed and poll workers.

Rising's Derek James Voted 'Favorite Local Talk Show Host' By Elevate Lifestyle

WCCB News Rising's Derek James was voted "Favorite Local Talk Show Host" by Elevate Lifestyle.

White House Public Tours To Resume Sept. 12 With COVID Rules

Public tours of the White House, halted nearly six months ago due to the coronavirus outbreak, are set to resume later this month with new health and safety policies in place.