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The push to end Congress members from playing the stock market

January 26, 2022

The push comes after several lawmakers generated controversy over trades at the beginning of the pandemic. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stock trading is as American as apple pie, but now there’s a renewed push to ban members of congress from playing the stock market. …

Missing Rock Hill man may be in Charlotte

January 26, 2022

Carl Cornell, 76, has dementia and was last seen Sunday at his home in Rock Hill, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies think he might have been in the Charlotte area around 8:51 a.m. on Tuesday. Cornell is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs roughly 160 pounds, and has gray hair. …

Union County leaders reaffirm support of ending contact tracing, quarantine requirements for NC public school students

January 25, 2022

Both boards previously adopted a resolution in Dec. 2021. UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Leaders in Union County are continuing a push to see contact tracing and quarantine requirements due to COVID-19 end for North Carolina public school students. The county’s board of education and board of commissioners held a joint meeting Tuesday, Jan.…

CMS BOE meeting: School leaders discuss staffing, school safety, advanced courses

January 25, 2022

The board of education also voted to give final approval to the 2021-22 budget during its Tuesday meeting. MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education met Tuesday, discussing several key issues impacting students from staffing to safety.

Teacher shortage

Since the start of January, CMS has averaged 1,000 teacher absences a day, according to the superintendent report.…

'We are prisoners in our own homes' | Rock Hill residents speak up at EPA hearing over proposed New-Indy settlement

January 25, 2022

The EPA is still taking public comment on the proposed settlement through Feb. 9. ROCK HILL, S.C. — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a public hearing Tuesday to allow the public to comment on the proposed settlement that would require New-Indy to minimize hydrogen sulfide emissions and pay a $1.1 million civil penalty. …

'I never would have expected it' | Belmont man says his truck was stolen while left running in driveway

January 25, 2022

Truck owner Andrew Martin shares besides losing his only source of transportation, his brother’s ashes were also inside the stolen truck. BELMONT, N.C. — Freezing cold temperatures across the area are leading many people to warm up their cars before getting in, but police warn that may be an open invitation to thieves looking to steal your car.…

A $1.1 million consent decree between the EPA and New Indy is proposed. The idea is being slammed

January 25, 2022

The York County paper mill, which is part-owned by NFL owner Robert Kraft, is the subject of multiple environmental investigations and lawsuits. ROCK HILL, S.C. — Homeowners are criticizing a proposed consent decree reached between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New Indy Containerboard after regulators accused the paper mill of releasing dangerous levels of hydrogen sulfide into the air.…

Homeless neighbors in Gaston County call for action, aid

January 25, 2022

Ahead of the county’s “Point in Time” count, those facing homelessness gathered at Gastonia City Hall to urge for more resources. GASTONIA, N.C. — Gaston County is getting ready to do their annual homeless census called, The Point in Time Count.…

Mecklenburg County advisory board seeking solutions to juvenile crime

January 25, 2022

“Its core mission is to identify youth who are touching the juvenile system and wrap them up in support to get them out as quickly as possible,” Matt Simon said. MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — The Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is still accepting applications to fund local programs that serve at-risk youth.…

Rock Hill Police searching for suspect accused of burglarizing pharmacy

March 16, 2021

Police posted a video of the burglary on their YouTube page and are hoping someone can identify the suspect.…