Charlotte

The Charlotte 49ers basketball game against the Old Dominion Monarchs has been postponed due to COVID protocols. The teams were set to play Saturday, Jan. 8. Charlotte officials say the decision was made in adherence to protocols within ODU men’s basketball program. Officials say the teams will work to potentially reschedule the game for a […]

Parents, as we send our children off to school, let’s remember to keep our teachers in mind. Rising COVID cases are leading to staff shortages and extra strain on those working in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Systems. Reports show 119 CMS staff have recently tested positive from Dec. 27 to Jan. 2. CMS also reported that […]

If you’re still looking to find free testing in Charlotte, you may be in luck. Mecklenburg County is working to distribute free at-home testing kits this weekend. The county will provide a limited number of kits on Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology and the Bojangles […]

A recent study found that students in North Carolina schools are more likely to be exposed to COVID during lunch periods when masks are taken off. 92% of COVID-19 exposures in North Carolina schools happened when students were allowed to take their masks off indoors. 39% of exposures happened during lunch and 13% were traced […]

The Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board announced ABC stores will have modified hours beginning Jan. 10. Stores will now open at 12:30 p.m. as opposed to 10:00 a.m. They will continue to close at 9:00 p.m. The change is a result of labor shortages due to rising COVID-19 cases. Read the full story here. 

Children are back in school but some may face a few difficulties getting there. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials have announced that they expect transportation issues and delays as children transition back to school. Officials say that principals have been informed and will communicate with parents. The school district has also said they will consider remote learning […]

If you have any plans to attend a basketball game at Steph Curry’s alma mater, make sure you have proof of vaccination. Davidson College announced that they will now require spectators for men’s and women’s basketball games to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The requirement will start on Jan. 8 for all home games. Children […]

A new Charlotte-based technology is making grocery shopping and weekly meal planning easier. Grocery Shopii was created by working mom, Katie Hotze. Within five minutes, the technology provides users with five days worth of meals and recipes including groceries. Grocery Shopii partners with grocery stores that offer online shopping options. Users select what they would […]

A new tool is entering the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System to help students and staff report safety and crime concerns. The “Say Something” app allows users to submit anonymous concerns to officials. Staff and students are currently being trained on how to use the app. Officials say this will help those who are afraid to speak […]

The Queen City has made another national list. Real estate data website PropertyShark created a list with the 15 cheapest US cities with the best weather. Charlotte was ranked number one. Three North Carolina cities in total made the list. Charlotte’s ranking was based on its moderate living costs, well-paying jobs and mild weather. Read […]