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Anger and frustration is growing after a recent deadly attack on the light rail in South End. Safety advocates say Charlotte city leaders have gone "soft on crime." It comes as Mayor Vi Lyles called for a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss transit safety and security. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-transit-authority-to-hold-special-safety-meeting-on-wednesday-after-blue-line-stabbing/275-4560011f-e8ba-4bfb-8037-29f9d7d9c34b?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=nextdoor.com&utm_campaign=nextdoor_news&tbref=hpWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The mayor is calling for a special meeting with Charlotte transit leaders this week to address safety and security on the light rail.It comes after a candlelight vigil for 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, the Ukrainian woman who was stabbed to death on the light rail just over a week ago. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/southend/charlotte-honors-victims-vigil-iryna-zarustka-aleki-langi/275-b7973bc4-21cc-4484-90f0-03164260f470WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Court documents obtained by WCNC Charlotte revealed new details in a horrific attack on a Charlotte CATS light rail train in South End. Richard DeVayne joins WCNC Charlotte To Go with the latest details on the investigation and a preview of Friday's court hearing. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/woman-stabbed-in-throat-on-lynx-blue-line-charlotte/275-36fe55e3-ed6c-4674-976b-a14fb716fdc4Plus, corn is one of America's most precious crops, but farmers across the country say unpredictable weather patterns are making it harder to grow and protect their precious harvest. Lisa Washington connects the dots on what's being done to help American agriculture adapt to climate change. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A man was shot multiple times by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police after allegedly opening fire on the officers in southeast Charlotte early Thursday, investigators said. CMPD said it was responding to a call to assist Medic along Pineborough Road, which is just off Monroe Road, around 2 a.m. Maj. Ryan Butler told WCNC Charlotte that the initial caller told dispatchers that a family member was armed outside the house. When officers arrived and encountered the man, he allegedly opened fire. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-shooting-cmpd-police-officers/275-4f1b1cce-a117-4c42-a78d-1b47e108ee32Two children are dead and 17 other people are injured after a gunman opened fire inside a Catholic school in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The tragedy has reignited the gun control debate and stirred emotion as Americans once again face an unspeakable mass shooting. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/shooter-identified-in-minneapolis-catholic-school-shooting/89-bafd06bc-fafe-4187-ae44-64ed0b2fd138WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

At Monday night's meeting, multiple Charlotte City Council members demanded action following a fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old woman on a light rail train.Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death Friday night on a LYNX Blue Line train in South End. Loved ones say Zarutska recently fled Ukraine and came to Charlotte seeking peace and new beginnings. Investigators have identified 34-year-old Decarlos Brown as the suspect. He is charged with first-degree murder and will be arrested once he is released from the hospital."I've heard from several constituents regarding how they're afraid to ride our public buses, especially after recent violent incidents," At-Large Council member Dimple Ajmera said. "We cannot let fear drive people away, so I would like [the] city manager to provide us immediate steps that are being taken to ensure the safety of our riders, our operators, and to restore the confidence in our system."Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/southend/charlotte-city-council-members-response-fatal-south-end-stabbing/275-34bda6f3-89e6-4061-939f-4a28be10f5d6WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Services are being held this week to remember legendary NASCAR promoter H.A. "Humpy Wheeler." He was the longtime president of Charlotte Motor Speedway, putting it on the map as one of the best venues in racing.The Wheeler family announced that the public is invited to honor his life and legacy during the following services: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/humpy-wheeler-funeral-services/275-accaa0c7-ea8b-4e63-966b-c958af86c62fWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

With school buses on the roads and hallways once again ready to echo with student chatter, Union County Public Schools officially kicks off the 2025–2026 school year Monday, welcoming back approximately 41,000 students and 5,000 staff members.Superintendent Andrew Houlihan is set to visit Weddington and Indian Trail Elementary Schools Monday morning, greeting students and teachers as they began their first day."One of the things that we take a lot of pride in is that when we send our kids to school, No. 1, we want them to be safe -- physically, mentally, emotionally -- we never lose sight of that," Houlihan said, adding the district prioritizes everything they can do to take care of safety needs. Houlihan also praised the commitment of educators and staff across the district. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/union-county-public-schools-2025-26-school-year/275-481b741a-f077-4590-8446-9e6dde71b143WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

As Charlotte’s population booms, city leaders say it’s time to act or risk falling further behind. On Friday, local officials will host an open house to outline their ambitious mobility plan that's aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving affordability and expanding transportation options in the Charlotte metro. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-officials-mobility-plan-public-feedback-transportation-goals/275-7ff7e91d-bfb8-4e36-9400-e40564f08dd7Misinformation isn’t just spreading online; it’s showing up in doctors’ offices, too.A new survey found that over 60% of doctors regularly deal with patients who believe medical falsehoods. That's everything from vaccine myths to fake cures and conspiracy theories. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/medical-misinformation-prohibiting-quality-health-care-vaccine-myths-conspiracy-theories/275-52ce3e12-cbb6-430b-b3db-fd54ad9d063b?tbref=hpWeather Impact forecast: A wet start to your Friday will slowly break down the rain showers and storms leading to at most a light rain shower or sprinkle for the afternoon. Cloudy skies for most of the day with the best hope being a mostly cloudy and dry end to the day.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A new study is offering a breakthrough look at how some breast cancers grow and why weight may play a bigger role than we once thought. Being overweight has long been linked to breast cancer, but now scientists know why. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/breast-cancer-weight-influences-study-finds/275-d8245589-1ab1-4c13-b0ef-bd3c6f4244b2FIRST WARN FORECAST: Highs will range in the mid-upper 80s under a mostly cloudy sky. Watch for a few storms, mainly in the afternoon and evening. The higher rain and storm chances will be in the mountains and foothills.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte is one step closer to making a major investment in its transportation future. Wednesday night, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will vote on the proposed 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) — a sweeping 30-year blueprint for transit and road projects across the region.At the center of the plan: four major fixed-guideway projects, including significant light rail and rapid transit expansions. The proposed projects aim to address the city's explosive growth and increasing demands on infrastructure, with a focus on improving connectivity, reducing congestion, and creating more sustainable commuting options.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-leaders-vote-2055-transportation-plan/275-84009cf2-5e0b-4a8c-be9d-03ac36d7aed3WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Chief Deputy Christopher Allen submitted his resignation from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office on Monday, alleging in a scathing letter that Sheriff Garry McFadden created a hostile work environment through "abusive and narcissistic behaviors."Allen, who served as chief deputy sheriff, cited a fundamental misalignment of values and morals with McFadden's leadership in his Aug. 18 resignation letter addressed to the sheriff. His resignation comes less than a year after former Chief Deputy Kevin Canty stepped down, accusing McFadden of running the agency like a "third-world dictatorship." McFadden issued an apology for using "racially charged" language in a video amid the controversy surrounding Canty's resignation.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/mecklenburg-county-chief-deputy-christopher-allen-resignation-garry-mcfadden-toxic-work-environment-allegations-abuse/275-aac4255f-0c0a-4447-9732-06c7804686f1Lowering the speed limit sounds simple — but the process behind it is anything but. Some communities are pushing to lower speed limits, but old rules are getting in the way.For decades, speed limits have been based on something called the 85% rule. It’s the idea that limits should match how fast most drivers are already going. It suggests that a road's posted speed should be tied to the 15th-fastest vehicle out of every 100 traveling in free-flowing traffic, rounded to the nearest 5 mph increment. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/states-rethink-old-rules-to-lower-speed-limit-enhanced-safety-on-highways/275-40b43914-7e55-49ea-b07b-d5908a5de972WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST: Highs will be in the upper 80s to around 90 today through Thursday. Back to the lower 80s Friday and Saturday.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/forecast/charlotte-weather-forecast-update/275-50501550WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

As millions of Americans take to the skies during the busiest summer travel season on record, flight attendants at PSA Airlines say they're being left behind — and they’re ready to make their voices heard.On Monday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m., PSA Airlines flight attendants will hold a demonstration outside Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) at the Intersection of Wilkinson Boulevard and the airport entrance as part of a nationwide Day of Action. Workers are calling for a new labor contract after what they call more than two years of stalled negotiations.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/psa-flight-attendants-rally-charlotte-pay-negotiation-standstill/275-92064862-b3de-4c44-919b-8a11834497baWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte's annual Pride festival is taking place Uptown at a new location, First Ward Park, this weekend, Aug. 16-17, rain or shine. The weather for the weekend is forecast partly sunny, in the low 90s, with chances of isolated thunderstorms. Make sure to check WCNC's forecast for the latest updates. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/uptown-firstward-fourthward/charlotte-pride-what-you-need-to-know-2025/275-e87f36b9-a28c-466e-b81d-32bb6cc4d7b4WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' Charlotte Field Division, along with federal prosecutors, police, and gun industry advocates, has launched a major public awareness campaign in Charlotte to crack down on illegal gun purchases, warning residents that buying firearms for someone who cannot legally purchase them could result in federal prison time.The month-long "Don't Lie for the Other Guy™" campaign, now in its 25th year, targets straw purchases, or when someone buys a gun for another person who cannot legally do so themselves. The initiative brings together the ATF's Charlotte Field Division, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/straw-firearm-purchases-atf-campaign-8-13-2025/275-b77fc990-107c-4b9d-b1cd-6ab0a45584e6

Tensions ran high at Tuesday's Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board meeting as dozens of community members voiced fierce opposition to the district's policies regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on school campuses, just days before the start of the new school year.The emotionally charged meeting grew so contentious that security escorted one woman from the room during the public comment period, where nearly a dozen speakers expressed concerns about student safety and the district's cooperation with federal immigration authorities.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/parents-push-back-ice-presence-at-schools/275-a0a493d3-7fc0-43a8-8527-08f222b6f580WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) defended her use of a slur for transgender people during a town hall in Rock Hill on Monday.After a constituent asked Mace about her position on Planned Parenthood funding, healthcare, and birth control options, the representative got into a heated exchange with her, telling the resident to "say hi to the t***** for me" as she walked out of the event. Mace was referring to the protesters outside of her event, whom she called "lunatics" at one point.When asked about a LGBTQ+ issue after the event, Mace told reporters that "gays need to divorce the t*****." She said transgender women should not be in women's spaces, including dorms and bathrooms.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/nancy-mace-defends-transgender-slur-rock-hill/275-5e0e8ef8-6ea1-41f0-baac-ed6a3e2101a3Plus, Richard DeVayne has the latest on a violent weekend. CMPD says shootings into homes are down this year, but many families say the bullets are too close for comfort. We spoke with multiple families who say their houses have been hit more than once by gunfire. STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-violent-weekend/275-4de1012c-b7cf-45a9-8885-949b035b054cWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

WCNC Charlotte received messages from citizens that said the shots were heard toward the end of the event held at the C.W. Williams Community Health Center along Wilkinson Boulevard. Medic confirmed it did not respond to the scene, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said nobody was hurt. However, CMPD did not share details with WCNC Charlotte about any arrests made after the fact or what may have led up to the shooting. Jail records show a woman was arrested around the time of the incident. She was charged with "going armed to terror of people" and carrying a concealed handgun, both misdemeanor charges. Court records say she scared over 200 people in the incident. However, police have not confirmed that this arrest is connected.FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/c-w-williams-community-health-fair-shooting-8-9-2025/275-a2ce51c7-f175-453f-9564-59fedf813837Measles is making an alarming comeback in the United States, and now scientists are reviving research many thought was no longer needed.More than 1,300 cases have been reported this year — the highest in 33 years. Most of these patients are unvaccinated and researchers are now racing to create the first measles treatments in decades.FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/scientists-race-develop-treatments-measles-surge/275-533789dd-c1e3-47cb-b0ab-a39cae300a6c

First Baptist Charlotte is welcoming mourners Friday as the city gathers to remember a trailblazer and public servant, Vicki Foster. She was the highest‑ranking female officer in Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) history when she retired.She passed away on July 25, surrounded by her family and loved ones.Foster’s journey began in 1991 when she joined CMPD as a patrol officer. Over nearly three decades, she ascended through the ranks, ultimately becoming assistant chief -- the highest-ranking female officer in department history -- before her retirement in January 2020. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/service-honoring-former-cmpd-assistant-chief-vicki-foster/275-fc06f457-e850-49b6-944c-c1b63e851bf3WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte is paying tribute on Thursday to the life and legacy of renowned civil rights attorney James E. Ferguson II, who died on July 21 at the age of 82. Known as a pioneering lawyer, mentor, and social justice advocate, Ferguson’s decades-long fight for equality left a profound impact on North Carolina and beyond.A Celebration of Life service is being held at The Park Church on Beatties Ford Road, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and the formal service starting at 12 p.m. A community reception, titled “Closing Arguments: Honoring His Legacy – Remembering Our Friend,” is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Club Nile in north Charlotte.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

It's been more than six years since Kendal Crank, a 27-year-old mother and nursing student, was killed in the crossfire of a shootout in Charlotte while on the way to class. Earlier this year, the trial for one of the three suspects in the case - Adonis Smith - ended in a mistrial.Now, WCNC Charlotte has reviewed court documents that confirm the remaining two suspects have reached plea deals.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/kendal-crank-suspects-plea-deal-8-5-2025/275-a89d98d3-ca50-4cc0-9a13-7c7863f390f0WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina's Division of Motor Vehicles is facing a worsening customer service crisis, with average wait times jumping 15.5% since 2019, according to a state audit released Monday.The audit by State Auditor Dave Boliek found that customers now wait an average of 1 hour and 15 minutes for service, with nearly 14% of visits exceeding 2.5 hours in fiscal year 2025 — a roughly 79% increase from 2019."It's time to solve the DMV problem," Boliek said. "North Carolina has the will and the tools to make our DMV better."Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/staffing-concerns-wait-times-nc-dmv/275-cd8b8b4e-bb03-4b18-8381-de4377aea950?tbref=hpWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the South Carolina Office of Resilience’s (SCOR) Action Plan for allocating more than $150 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds in response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene.“This approval is a key step in getting much needed disaster recovery assistance to South Carolinians,” said Ben Duncan, South Carolina’s Chief Resilience Officer and head of SCOR, the agency responsible for overseeing the program.The approved plan includes a comprehensive assessment of unmet needs following Hurricane Helene and outlines how the funds will be used to support long-term recovery. According to the plan, South Carolina faces $2.1 billion in unmet needs, with $1.7 billion in housing-related needs alone.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/hud-south-carolina-disaster-recovery-plan-hurricane-helene/101-839bb631-674f-4860-9f12-b07cb899061fWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the share of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Thursday.The fraction of kids exempted from vaccine requirements rose to 4.1%, up from 3.7% the year before. It's the third record-breaking year in a row for the exemption rate, and the vast majority are parents withholding shots for nonmedical reasons.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/us-childhood-vaccination-rates-fall-again-exemptions-set-another-record/507-ab069523-2e81-4195-be68-21c6b17f40a3A shift in the weather is coming just in time for the weekend, but not before Friday brings a heightened risk for flooding across the region. As a cold front slowly moves through, heavy downpours from slow-moving storms could lead to flash flooding in some areas. FULL WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/weather-impact/weather-alert-flooding-risk-friday-august-1-2025/275-b132f118-b8fb-417b-9594-c895ff471fe3WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A Richmond Senior High School student is accused of shooting and killing a junior firefighter in June.The 17-year-old suspect is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Gabriel Ennis, a junior firefighter with Cordova Fire & Rescue. The suspect has not been named due to their age. Investigators said the 17-year-old turned themselves in to authorities. He is being held with no bond in juvenile custody.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/teen-arrested-for-firefighters-death/275-371678ce-b708-4313-9256-d0dc224b0ba7WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A Charlotte family vacationing in Hawaii is seeking higher ground following a tsunami warning triggered by a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia's Far East.Chris Fabiano and his family were at a beach on Oahu's north shore when emergency alerts sounded on their phones around 4 p.m. local time, warning of tsunami waves expected to reach Hawaiian shores by 7 p.m."We were literally at the beach, and then we all got the iPhone alarms," Fabiano said during an interview with WCNC Charlotte. "We just got in the car. We just decided to go back to our hotel and get up to some safe high ground."Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-family-impacted-by-hawaii-tsunami-warning/275-ab9de7f6-a7e3-4e3d-a1bb-a2f23f8d5590WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Apartments have been seriously damaged after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning in east Charlotte.It happened on English Hills Drive, not far from the intersection of East W.T. Harris Boulevard and Albemarle Road."I opened my front door, and there's a fire truck," Brianna Peoples said. "I was asleep, we were both asleep. It was very quiet, I woke up, I was smelling fumes. I just woke up because of what was in the air."Medic said paramedics responded to the scene, but nobody has been taken to the hospital for treatment. One of Medics' paramedics provided life-saving oxygen to a small kitten pulled from a burning building.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/apartments-destroyed-in-east-charlotte-fire/275-28dd4bb4-389b-4b44-9421-74190deeedbf

Charlotte's late-night food scene is experiencing significant growth from South End to Uptown, but health officials are raising concerns about vendors operating without proper permits and safety oversight.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault at the Carowinds theme park.WCNC Charlotte reviewed an incident report that said the assault was reported Sunday evening. Details were scarce, but the police report said the victim was a teenager. The victim's identity is withheld in the report because they are a minor.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/carowinds-sex-assault-report-7-22-2025/275-20169de8-7724-42d1-a84e-514974d129ac?tbref=hpWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Prominent Charlotte civil rights attorney James Ferguson died this week. He was 82. Ferguson, who was born in Asheville, was a key figure in the desegregation of Charlotte schools in the late 1960s. In a 2012 interview, Ferguson said he was inspired to become a civil rights attorney by the Greensboro sit-ins. Later, he and a group of friends fought to desegregate public facilities in his hometown. Ferguson also co-founded Charlotte's first integrated law firm and was president of that firm for 40 years. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/prominent-attorney-james-ferguson-dies-charlotte-civil-rights-lawyer/275-cd388c34-63e7-4746-829e-a4f4d5cb9686WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A 17-year-old was shot and killed Friday night at the Pageland Watermelon Festival in South Carolina, police said.The shooting happened Friday evening during the festival on July 18. Pageland police officials confirmed the teen died in a statement released Saturday. The victim was identified as Sean Davis at a prayer vigil on Sunday.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/teen-killed-in-shooting-at-pageland-watermelon-festival-sc/275-55c30cf5-ca08-4515-8600-39fe277084cdWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union County from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. today and until 8 p.m. for Stanly, Anson and Richmond county's. Today (Friday) through the weekend, the WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is keeping folks weather alert due to feels-like temperatures at or above 103 degrees. This threshold (of 103 or higher) is normally when heat-related illnesses become more common. Highs Friday will stretch to 97 degrees but the real feel will peak up to 105 degrees which is when the National Weather Service will issue a heat advisory.

In a year marked by rising public concerns about teen violence and a recent string of crimes in Uptown Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is set to deliver its 2025 Mid-Year Public Safety Report Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the Command Center of the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown.While city residents continue to seek answers and solutions to recent incidents involving youth violence and brazen acts near Charlotte’s business and entertainment districts, CMPD officials point to encouraging trends in the first quarter of the year — particularly a significant drop in violent crime.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/cmpd-mid-year-crime-statistics-charlotte/275-9f7484f2-e699-4699-8d22-f300ef0839abWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The town of Wingate voted to dissolve its police department in a meeting on Tuesday.Town leaders voted 4-1 in favor of the motion. The Union County Sheriff's Office will take over policing of the area.The dissolution comes after a termination letter was sent to a Wingate police officer who beat brain cancer, sparking outrage in the town.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/officer-battling-cancer-faces-termination-wingate/275-8b1bd259-a2f0-4054-b0a2-17a6a5ff6329WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have confirmed the identity of a man killed in a weekend shooting in Uptown as 37-year-old Arleigh Bryant. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. Sunday, near Encore Nightclub in Uptown's First Ward, where Bryant worked. The deadly gunfire came just one day after another shooting occurred nearby, sparking concern and calls for action from residents and city leaders.CMPD held a press conference Monday, announcing two arrests had been made in connection with the case so far. However, officials are not yet releasing the names of those arrested, citing an ongoing investigation. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/father-nightclub-employee-identified-as-victim-in-deadly-uptown-charlotte-shooting/275-450b35f3-e709-4ff6-8634-3ec379fc702c?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=nextdoor.com&utm_campaign=nextdoor_news&embedded_webview=true&tbref=hpWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

One person was killed and five others were hurt in an Uptown Charlotte shooting Sunday morning, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The shooting happened in a popular nightlife area on North College Street, close to First Ward Park and E. 7th Street, around 2 a.m.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/1-dead-multiple-people-in-hospital-after-uptown-charlotte-shooting/275-450b35f3-e709-4ff6-8634-3ec379fc702cWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather in Charlotte this weekend for the NAACP's national convention, marking the first time in nearly three decades that the civil rights organization has held its annual meeting in the Queen City.The convention begins Saturday at the Charlotte Convention Center and runs through July 16, with organizers expecting between 10,000 and 12,000 attendees.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/naacp-convention-charlotte/275-5b228588-15ec-4ce7-b64c-1a279922b525WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Major changes are coming to Interstate 77 in Mooresville as crews begin construction on a massive 10-lane bridge as part of the North Carolina 150 widening project. Starting at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 14, the right lane on both sides of I-77 at Exit 36 will permanently close for crews to start the first phase of widening the bridge to 10 lanes on N.C. 150. There will also be nightly closures as needed for workspace. For folks who travel on 150 in Mooresville, traffic is nothing new. This is one of several traffic projects in the Mooresville area aimed at relieving congestion that's plagued the Lake Norman town for decades. Unfortunately for Mooresville residents, that congestion may get worse before it gets better. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/interstate-77-closures-planned-north-carolina-highway-150-widening-project-ncdot/275-b035ee44-0929-428d-be81-81bfe95cfaaeWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

After considerable back and forth, Gastonia opened a temporary indoor cooling station for homeless and vulnerable residents when the heat index rises to 95 degrees or above. The cooling station is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Gastonia at 107 S. Broad Street, with tables, chairs, bottled water and a public restroom.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gastonia/indoor-cooling-station-opens-downtown-gastonia-after-controversy/275-8a1f807f-f01c-469c-bab5-4b8608dafdd0WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Monroe City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday at 4 p.m. to discuss a proposed vote of no-confidence against Mayor Robert Burns. According to the official meeting agenda, the no-confidence discussion is based on several concerns. Among these concerns, Burns' "continued use of the City’s logo and City address to communicate personal views on topics not related to local governance and repeated failure to preside over meetings in an orderly and civil manner."The agenda also cites the mayor's "failure to communicate with all of City Council regarding House Bill 3."Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/monroe/monroe-leaders-no-confidence-vote-mayor-robert-burns/275-c144f3df-1ee8-4a27-ba2b-0f4fb1484ae5WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Election season is beginning in the Queen City. Candidate filing officially opens on July 7 at 8 a.m. and runs through July 18 at noon, setting the stage for the 2025 municipal elections in Mecklenburg County.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/election-filing-begins-mecklenburg-county/275-bb674464-c10e-4617-886d-de2c578dff59WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A massive proposed development could transform more than 550 acres of largely untouched land in the city of Concord, but it’s far from a done deal.D.R. Horton has submitted plans for “Concord Farms,” a large-scale, mixed-use community slated for the area along George W. Liles Parkway and Weddington Road.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/concord-mixed-use-development/275-b3d48dff-f8db-4b39-b81e-c8acdeda8fb9WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is bracing for a busy Fourth of July travel week—part of what experts call one of the most heavily traveled holiday periods on record.According to AAA, a staggering 72.2 million Americans are traveling from June 28 through July 6, with 5.84 million expected to fly — a 1.4% increase from last year and the highest air travel volume ever recorded for the holiday.Nationally, TSA anticipates screening more than 18.5 million passengers between July 1 and 7, with Sunday, July 6 projected to be the busiest day, with around 2.9 million screenings expected.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/record-air-travel-fourth-of-july-weekend-charlotte/275-6e363911-a67e-4687-a066-0b562082944fWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Duke Energy Carolinas wants to raise monthly electric bills $10.38 for residential customers in South Carolina starting March 2026. Duke Energy requested the rate hike because it wants a 7.7% increase in annual revenue, about $150.5 million, to support investments in power grids, improve storm readiness and enhance its generating fleet. Residential customers would see the highest price hike. The ten dollar increase equals an approximate 7% increase in monthly bills. Commercial and industrial customers will see an increase of about 5.4% and 5.2% respectively. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/duke-energy-higher-rates-sc-customers/275-942ba1f4-8a6a-45cb-8b4e-eab27eada12cWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is issuing a warning to residents and visitors after a recent surge in cell phone thefts in South End. According to CMPD, thieves are targeting patrons at popular bars, restaurants, and outdoor patios — especially during peak evening hours.Police say the thefts happen in an instant, often without the victim realizing it until it’s too late. Phones are being snatched from back pockets, open purses, and even directly from people’s hands.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/cmpd-warns-surge-cell-phone-thefts-south-end-charlotte/275-a454f7ae-9ee3-4fca-aab8-b21547d6cf95 WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced Sunday he will not seek reelection, just one day after President Donald Trump launched an attack on him via Truth Social, accusing the senator of betraying conservative values and failing North Carolina.In a fiery post, Trump accused Tillis of supporting a “68% Tax Increase,” undermining the tobacco industry, and backing costly energy projects. He also criticized Tillis for being “MISSING IN ACTION” during recent floods in North Carolina and for failing to support what Trump called the “big beautiful bill.”Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/tillis-wont-seek-reelection-after-trump-slams-him-over-big-beautiful-bill-vote/275-14dd4608-0e3f-4a86-83bc-19369f3b9632WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Duke Energy is expressing its gratitude to customers across the Carolinas after the region's first major summer heat wave pushed electricity usage to record highs this week.On Tuesday June 24, the company set a new summer peak usage record of 35,269 megawatt-hours, surpassing the previous summer high of 34,439 megawatt-hours from July 2024. The all-time record remains 37,260 megawatt-hours, set in January 2025 during a cold snap.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/duke-energy-record-heat-wave-support-north-south-carolina/275-a51a5ea8-2348-42fc-a665-234c0b0a9658WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Construction at the controversial Silfab Solar facility in York County is on pause after investigators toured the facility and found employees who aren't permitted for the ongoing project. York County says that's a workplace violation. Separately, the Silfab facility has drawn neighborhood backlash from concerned residents. Some folks living in the area say they're worried about air pollution and contaminants from the manufacturing process. Silfab has repeatedly said it meets all safety guidelines. The controversy centers on community fears about chemicals used in solar panel manufacturing, particularly silane gas, which residents worry could pose risks to nearby schools and neighborhoods. Some families have already relocated rather than send their children to the new school.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/silfab-solar-construction-halted-york-county-investigation/275-37ce22cc-316e-4c9b-ace6-89be9aacf322

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders approved major updates to how the district will support students experiencing homelessness and those in foster care. Some students carry more than just a backpack to school. They also carry questions and concerns about where they’ll sleep. Now CMS is stepping in, making modifications and creating new policies for students facing difficult circumstances. Some of the policies promise to be a steady hand for children navigating homelessness and foster care.The polices stress the importance of immediate enrollment and providing transportation without delay, even if they don’t have records like immunizations, proof of residency or previous school transcripts.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-school-board-approved-enhanced-policies-students-experiencing-homelessness-foster-care/275-d9ee47b1-423d-4c6c-8ef9-e35b52cb2e34WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Bank of America Stadium is transforming into a global soccer stage Tuesday evening as Portuguese powerhouse Benfica takes on German giants Bayern Munich in a high-stakes FIFA Club World Cup match. While the 3 p.m. kickoff promises world-class entertainment for Charlotte soccer fans, the real story may be unfolding in the hours leading up to the match — both in terms of economic impact and heat safety concerns.The hospitality industry across Charlotte is experiencing the surge they've been anticipating for months, with guests who've traveled from Europe, South America, and across the United States specifically for this match. The economic ripple effects extend far beyond accommodation, touching every corner of Charlotte's service sector.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/uptown-firstward-fourthward/fifa-club-world-cup-economic-windfall-charlotte-dangerous-heat-safety/275-a156140b-3f11-4193-ab63-7168b6c81c17WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team had issued a Weather Alert for Monday through Thursday due to the threat of extreme heat. Between Monday and Thursday, peak heat index values will near 102 degrees, if not higher. Regardless of the heat index, highs will peak in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees, with the most intense heat between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/weather-impact/intense-heat-threaten-north-carolina-south-carolina/275-390cc7f9-1fe0-45fe-b573-38bc36db1b92WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.