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New research shows there is cause for concern when it comes to the nursing shortage.  Nurses are leaving the bedside at an alarming rate.  It was an issue before the pandemic and leaders in the industry say it has only gotten worse because of the challenges COVID-19 presented. Nurses spend more time beside a patient than any other healthcare provider. “The healthcare system just cannot exist witho...

The York County, South Carolina government  has announced a resolution on a settlement with a David Tepper-owned company in the fallout of the failed building project that would have seen the  Carolina Panthers  headquartered in the  city of Rock Hill . In a news release shared Wednesday evening, York County said it would receive $21,165,000 from an affiliate of GT Real Estate (GTRE). That amount...

A rock that was thrown through a day care window in north Charlotte Monday morning had a message containing hate speech attached to it,  Charlotte-Mecklenburg police  said. Investigators also believe  the attack is linked to a shooting at a north Charlotte park  last month. CMPD responded to a 911 call at the  Marizetta Kerry Child Development Center  on Beatties Ford Road a few minutes after 8:30...

As of Friday afternoon, Iowa is out as the first primary state for Democrats. While a final decision is still to be made, it appears South Carolina will be the first to vote for  Democratic presidential primaries . In conversation with the  Democratic National Committee  on Thursday, President Joe Biden told party leaders privately that he would like to see South Carolina go first to better ensure...

Workers spend much of Thursday putting the final touches on the ACC Fan experience in Romare Bearden Park ahead of Saturday's  Atlantic Coast Conference Championship  game at  Bank of America Stadium. On Saturday night, No. 9 Clemson will face No. 24 ranked North Carolina with both schools less than a few hour's drive away from Charlotte. Thousands of Clemson Tigers and North Carolina Tarheel fans...

According to the CDC, both North and South Carolina are still experiencing very high flu activity . State data updated Wednesday shows the number of reported flu and COVID-19 cases in North Carolina  increased over the last week. It’s not even the height of the typical flu season yet, but many people have already caught a respiratory virus. “We’ve seen an increase in flu, we’ve seen an increase in...

The Pineville Police Department announced it has finished its internal investigation of the July 2022 severe injury of a woman that was in its custody. Now, the department is reforming several of its policies.  In the early hours of July 17, 28-year-old Morgan Johnson managed to  escape from a moving police car  while traveling on I-485.  Pineville Police  reported that Johnson was able to uncuff...

A lawsuit has been filed against the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office over the delays regarding gun-purchase permits and concealed-carry handgun permits. Grass Roots North Carolina ,  Gun Owners of America  and three citizens are suing  Mecklenburg County Sheriff  Garry McFadden, accusing him of obstructionism because of the time it takes the agency to issue concealed carry handgun permits. The...

Charlotte leaders could make some big decisions on everything from affordable housing to overcrowding at the animal shelter during Monday's City Council meeting. We start this morning's show by breaking down three critical items on the agenda for Monday, Nov. 28. Then we're joined by Richard DeVayne, who breaks down the $21 million multi-family rental affordable housing developments up for conside...

Holiday shopping fever began in 1924 with the original Christmas ad - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - kicking off the holiday shopping season. The term "Black Friday" didn't enter the national conversation until the late 1980s, when retailers turned it into an unofficial holiday. The 2008 recession started the demise of Black Friday. Retailers embraced a new strategy, starting Black Friday sa...

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to make their way through Charlotte Douglas International Airport this week as Thanksgiving travel hits its peak Wednesday. Tradesha Woodard joins the show from the airport, where long lines are already formed and officials are asking passengers to be patient. Plus, it's the day before Thanksgiving. And while most folks think of turkey, stuffing, cranbe...

We're learning more about the victims who were injured or killed in the massacre at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado over the weekend. One of the survivors was a Charlotte man who recently moved to Colorado. He was shot seven times in the back. Miraculously, Barrett Hudson says the bullets missed his vital organs and he's doing "amazing" in his recovery. Tradesha Woodard joins the show with a look a...

An estimated 800,000 people will make their way through Charlotte Douglas International Airport for Thanksgiving, officials said. Tradesha Woodard joins us from the airport, where leaders are asking people to just be patient because the lines will be long and it's going to be jam-packed with travelers. Plus, AAA predicts an extremely busy Thanksgiving on the roads with tens of millions of people e...

A new report released by the   “Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement" shows a 39 percent increase in teacher vacancies in South Carolina at the start of this school year.  From last school year to this school year, teacher departures increased by 20%. According to the report, the 2022-2023 school year started with 1,474 teacher vacancies compared to 1,063 the previous year. ...

A prized piece of real estate in Uptown Charlotte just hit the market. Could it be the missing piece for a new Panthers stadium? Richard DeVayne joins Wake Up Charlotte To Go to break down what it means now that the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry will be available. The land has long been rumored as a possible site for a new stadium in Uptown, but how much would it cost? And in the aftermath of the Roc...

Former President  Donald Trump  said Tuesday that he will mount a third White House campaign, launching an early start to the 2024 contest. The announcement comes just a week after an  underwhelming midterm showing for Republicans  and will force the party to decide whether to embrace a candidate whose refusal to accept defeat in 2020  pushed American democracy to the brink. “In order to make Amer...

One of the victims killed in  the University of Virginia shooting  was a graduate of Hough High School in Cornelius, officials confirmed.  Devin Chandler was one of three University of Virginia football players killed in the overnight shooting. Two others were hurt in the incident. The suspect, identified as UVA student Christopher Darnell Jones, was taken into custody Monday morning, police confi...

Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured on Sunday. According to the  Salisbury Police Department , officers responded to a shooting call at 416 Messner Street on Sunday around 1:48 a.m. When police arrived, they found a juvenile with gunshot injuries.  The child was transported to a nearby medical center for treatment on their injuries. Around 2 a.m., a 20-year-old man arr...

Flu activity is continuing to pick up across the country and South Carolina is one of four states experiencing the highest spread right now according to the CDC. North Carolina is also seeing high spread right now. Hospitals and doctors’ offices are swamped with patients, and the biggest rise in flu cases has been in school-age children. “A lot of the kids who are coming in are saying 'we had 10 k...

The investigation into an unknown chemical substance found on a Lancaster County school bus is still ongoing more than two weeks after a student passed out on the bus. The  Lancaster County Sheriff's Office  provided an update in a news release on Wednesday. Sheriff Bailey Faile said the powdery substance found on the bus carrying Indian Land High School students and staff members was sent to the ...

After 40 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner, someone has finally won the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot. One ticket sold in California won the jackpot.  According to the California Lottery , it was purchased at Joe’s Service Center in Altadena. That ticketholder isn't the only winner — 22 tickets matched the five white balls to win $1 million. One player in Florida added the Power...

Ted Budd win NC’s open seat in the US Senate, Jeff Jackson wins US House District 14. Here's a closer look at key races in the Carolinas.

 Monday's  Powerball drawing  for the largest-ever jackpot was delayed because of a technical issue, the lottery game said during the live broadcast. The results will be posted on Powerball's website as soon as they can conduct the drawing, the host said. In an emailed statement to queries from The Associated Press, the Multi-State Lottery Association said the delay was the result of a participati...

 The  Powerball jackpot  officially broke the record for the largest prize ever offered in a U.S. lottery — and kept growing. Saturday's jackpot soared to $1.6 billion after a strong sales boost. With no big winner, the estimated grand prize is now at a shocking $1.9 billion, according to the  California Lottery's website. The  winning numbers for Saturday's drawing  were 28-45-53-56-69, Powerball...

A recent shooting at the home of GOP congressional candidate  Pat Harrigan ’s parents and young children caused no injuries but has placed “tremendous stress” on the family in the final weeks of his campaign, Harrigan’s mother said.  The firearms manufacturer and U.S. Army Special Forces veteran is running against Democratic state Senator  Jeff Jackson  for an open U.S. House seat in North Carolin...