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Nearly 600 Meck Co. employees suspended for failing to comply with COVID-19 protocol

Local News

Nearly 600 Meck Co. employees suspended for failing to comply with COVID-19 protocol

Regional

Johnston school board didn't discuss mask policy, but parents and Congressman Madison Cawthorn did

Cawthorn represents the 11th Congressional District and was invited to attend the meeting by a group within the county.
Affordable Housing Crisis

Charlotte could soon spend $23 million on new affordable housing projects

The program was launched because homelessness and housing instability continues to plague the Queen City, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flashpoint

'The legacy is sadness and anger' | NC veteran reflects on 9/11 20th Anniversary

On Flashpoint, a veteran of the Iraq and Afghan wars looks back on the two-decade war on terrorism.
Remembering 9/11

Flashpoint: Looking back on 9/11, 20 years later

Ben Thompson sits down with an NC veteran for his take on the two-decade-long war on terrorism.
North Carolina Politics

Charlotte's redrawing districts: Here's how you can weigh in on that

The Queen City's rapid growth has thrown city council districts out of whack, with some having thousands more residents than others. Now, the maps will be redrawn.
Money

NC elections board fines political campaigns combined $330K for late or missing finance reports

Despite the threat of fines, some continue to file campaign finance reports late. Big-name campaigns pledged to file their reports after WCNC Charlotte's questions.
Traffic

'Carolina Squat' truck modification now illegal in North Carolina

The popular 'Carolina Squat' truck modification will be illegal in North Carolina beginning Dec. 1. Violators could have their driver's license revoked for a year.
North Carolina Politics

New NC bill allows school districts to temporarily move to remote learning due to COVID-19

Governor Cooper signed the bill early Monday. Before now, groups of quarantined students could not move to remote learning.
Flashpoint

Flashpoint: RNC spokesman says the GOP looking to appeal to voters of color

Paris Dennard said the RNC is putting down roots in key battleground states, hoping to make inroads with black voters.
Flashpoint

FLASHPOINT: Cheri Beasley discusses run for U.S. Senate, Biden presidency

Beasley faces well-known Charlotte state senator Jeff Jackson and former state legislator Erica Smith in the Democratic primary next spring.
Crime

McCrae Dowless flown to NC hospital hours before sentencing in fraud cause

McCrae Dowless, the man behind the election fraud scheme in North Carolina's 9th District in 2018, was scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday.

Entire football teams sidelined due to COVID-19 exposure, says Fort Mill School District

Union County schools looking to hire 50 bus drivers

FORECAST: Scattered rain continues for the Carolinas, more sunshine Friday

Two tropical waves could be named by this weekend

Charlotte's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Charlotte, North Carolina | WCNC.com

Nearly 600 Meck Co. employees suspended for failing to comply with COVID-19 protocol

Johnston school board didn't discuss mask policy, but parents and Congressman Madison Cawthorn did

Charlotte could soon spend $23 million on new affordable housing projects

'The legacy is sadness and anger' | NC veteran reflects on 9/11 20th Anniversary

Flashpoint: Looking back on 9/11, 20 years later

Charlotte's redrawing districts: Here's how you can weigh in on that

NC elections board fines political campaigns combined $330K for late or missing finance reports

'Carolina Squat' truck modification now illegal in North Carolina

New NC bill allows school districts to temporarily move to remote learning due to COVID-19

Flashpoint: RNC spokesman says the GOP looking to appeal to voters of color

FLASHPOINT: Cheri Beasley discusses run for U.S. Senate, Biden presidency

McCrae Dowless flown to NC hospital hours before sentencing in fraud cause

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