School districts are making plans to get elementary students back to class following the announcement from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper that younger students could return to classrooms beginning October 5. Plus, how will trick or treat look this year amid the pandemic? Some businesses and parents have some ideas.Those stories and more in your Morning Rush for Friday, September 18, 2020.Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte!SIGN UP FOR OUR MORNING NEWSLETTER: www.wcnc.com/email

A plan has officially been set to bring students back for in-person learning in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.The CMS Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday evening to discuss the possible transition to in-person learning. Armed with the information from the CMS Metrics Advisory Committee, board members felt the push and pull from teachers, students and parents who fall on both sides of the debate.After hours of discussion Wednesday, CMS announced the phased-in approach for Plan B. The motion passed in a 6-3 vote.Those stories and more in your Morning Rush for Thursday, September 17, 2020.Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte!SIGN UP FOR OUR MORNING NEWSLETTER: www.wcnc.com/email

The CMS Board of Education has a special meeting Wednesday evening. They are set to discuss a transition to in person learning. Armed with the information from the CMS Metrics Advisory Committee, board members will also feel the push and pull from teachers, students and parents who fall on both sides of the debate.It has been a lesson in patience. CMS families and teachers have been navigating virtual learning for 5 weeks now. School leaders will talk about transitioning into Plan B but a district employee warns it is too soon. Those stories and more in your Morning Rush for Wednesday, September 16, 2020.Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte!SIGN UP FOR OUR MORNING NEWSLETTER: www.wcnc.com/email

Doctors with the Charlotte-based research for Moderna's Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial are calling for more racial diversity in participants. It is an essential step in making sure the vaccine works for all."Everyone is affected by COVID-19. No one is immune to COVID-19," said Dr. Ryan Shelton, with Tryon Medical Partners, which is conducting the Charlotte trials. "For the vaccine to be the most helpful, we need to be sure that it's safe and works for everyone."Shelton said participation is lacking in important ways, and researchers are hoping more volunteers come forward to help fill the gaps."The numbers, in general, for participation for Latinx, Black Americans, American Indians, Asian -- those numbers are too low," Dr. Shelton said. Those stories and more in your Morning Rush for Tuesday, September 15, 2020.Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte!SIGN UP FOR OUR MORNING NEWSLETTER: www.wcnc.com/email

There are now 296 cases associated with schools around the state, according to new numbers from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The nearly 300 cases includes both students and employees. Of those 296, 195 were students and 101 were staff.These numbers are slightly higher than Tuesday, when there were 233 cases across SC schools.It's important to note that if a district or school has cases that does not mean that the student or staff contracted the illness at the school. DHEC said the cases are from students and employees who attended school or school sponsored activities during their infectious period.   Those stories and more in your Morning Rush for Monday, September 14, 2020. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte! SIGN UP FOR OUR MORNING NEWSLETTER: www.wcnc.com/email

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will each pause their campaigns Friday to honor the victims on the 19th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. We have a report from Washington as the nation pays tribute to the lives lost on that tragic day. Plus, the Carolina Panthers are gearing up for the season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders and Carolyn Bruck explains what has to happen before a COVID-19 vaccine becomes widely available for the public. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte. Join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

President Donald Trump talked in private about the “deadly” coronavirus last February, even as he was declaring to America it was no worse than the flu and insisting it was under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward. Trump said Wednesday he was just being a “cheerleader” for the nation and trying to keep everyone calm.  Those stories and more in your Morning Rush for Thursday, September 10, 2020. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte! SIGN UP FOR OUR MORNING NEWSLETTER: www.wcnc.com/email

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is giving a first look at what it could take to get students back in the classroom, at least part-time.Board members saw proposals for metrics that would be used to determine if and how schools restart in-person instruction. They also announced a date to discuss this transition to Plan B, hybrid learning.Those stories and more in your Morning Rush for Wednesday, September 9, 2020.Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte!SIGN UP FOR OUR MORNING NEWSLETTER: www.wcnc.com/email

Rock Hill students are beginning a new school year as Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools meets again today to talk about when their students may potentially return to classrooms. Those stories and more in your Morning Rush for Tuesday, September 8, 2020.Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte! MORE: www.wcnc.com/wakeupcharlotte

A proposal in Matthews, North Carolina is considering making Election Day a holiday for government workers so everyone can vote. This comes after several high-profile corporations have announced they will give employees time off during the day to cast their ballot. Plus, thousands of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students still don't have internet. We hear from a group of teachers who are uniting to raise more than $3 million so every student can learn remotely. Larry Sprinkle has the First Warn forecast for Labor Day weekend and Carolyn Bruck explains why all those Zoom calls are giving you anxiety. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte! Join the conversation social media -- Tag @WCNC on twitter using #WakeUpCLT and your tweets could be featured on Wake Up Charlotte!