CMS Delays Students Return To In-Person Learning
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted in an emergency meeting on January 14th to delay students return to in-person instruction as COVID-19 infection rates continue to grow.
National Guard Troops Flooding In As Washington Locks Down
All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing.
Biden's German Shepherd To Be 'Indogurated' As The 1st Shelter Dog In The White House
President-elect Joe Biden's dog Major will be celebrated as the first shelter dog to live in the White House with a virtual 'Indoguration' event hosted by the Delaware Humane Association.
Seattle's Scott Fitterer Accepts Panthers Offer For GM Position
The Carolina Panthers announce former Seattle Seahawks vice president of football operations Scott Fitterer as the team's new general manager.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Hold A COVID-19 News Conference Amid Rising Cases
Public Health Director Gibbie Harris and health officials provide a COVID-19 update for Mecklenburg County amid rising case counts.
Biden Taps Jaime Harrison To Serve As Democratic Chairman
Jaime Harrison, the failed South Carolina Senate candidate and longtime Democratic Party official, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the national party, according to multiple party officials.
North Carolina Health Officials Provide A COVID-19 Update
Dr. Mandy Cohen and health officials held a news conference on January 14th providing a COVID-19 update for North Carolina.
Ex-General Is Cooper's Choice For Military Affairs Secretary
A retired three-star Marine Corps general is Gov. Roy Cooper’s choice as North Carolina’s next military and veterans affairs secretary.
Novant Health To Open 6 Statewide Mass Vaccination Administration Sites Delivering 1 Million Doses By April
Novant Health has announced it will open six mass vaccination distribution sites across the state after a commitment by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to increase its COVID-19 vaccine supply allocation.
Trump Impeachment Trial Could Begin On Inauguration Day
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day, just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office in an ever-more-extraordinary end to the defeated president’s tenure in the White House.
Lincolnton Man Arrested, Charged For Sexual Assault Of Child
A 34-year-old Lincolnton man was arrested Wednesday on child sexual assault charges, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Gov. Roy Cooper Mobilizes N.C. National Guard For Deployment Ahead Of Presidential Inauguration
Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to help with security in Washington, D.C. and Raleigh as President-Elect Joe Biden prepares to take office on January 20th, according to a news release.
First 100X The Cash Prize Brings $2 Million Win To Catawba County Man
Christopher Martin of Newton tried his luck on a new 100X The Cash ticket and saw it reveal the first $2 million top prize.
Lady Gaga To Sing Anthem, J-Lo To Perform At Inauguration
Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Biden’s inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nation’s 46th president next Wednesday.
Hidden Gems of CLT: Dish
WCCB Charlotte’s Alexandra Elich explores tucked away spots, historic businesses, and secret gardens in the middle of our bustling city.
Public-Private Partnership Targets 1 Million Vaccinations by July 4
Honeywell, Atrium Health, Tepper Sports & Entertainment and Charlotte Motor Speedway to coordinate mass vaccination events focused on frontline workers, general public and underserved communities.
2 Young Children Thrown From Golf Cart After Driver Seems To Intentionally Slam Into Them
A 9-year-old girl, a 16-month-old toddler and their dad were in that golf cart. The kids were thrown from the vehicle and were hurt. They're all OK but still very shaken up.
City Of Gastonia Partners With Bird Rides Bringing Electric Scooters To Its Downtown Area
City of Gastonia officials say they are partnering with Bird Rides, Inc. to bring up to 50 electric scooters to its downtown area.
New Flyover Ramp Changes Traffic Flow For I-85 Interchange In Cabarrus County
Transit officials say starting Friday, January 15th drivers taking Dale Earnhardt Boulevard to Interstate 85 South will be able to take a new flyover ramp as part of the I-85 widening project in Cabarrus County.
Several Museums In Mecklenburg County Closing For Three Weeks Due To Increase In COVID Cases
Several museums in the Charlotte area are closing for three weeks after Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris announced a Directive that is requesting residents to stay home due to the increase in coronavirus cases in the county.
President Trump Impeached After Capitol Riot; Historic Second Charge
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.
Iredell Health System Vaccinates Over 2,600 Individuals For COVID-19, Plans For More
Officials with Iredell Health System say they have officially vaccinated over 2,600 individuals and plan to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics multiple days a week to provide as many residents with the vaccine as possible.
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