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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is telling states to prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine by November 1. Health experts are concerned the vaccine could be rushed, plus, we connect the dots on who could receive their treatment first. Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy says we're in for another scorching hot day in the Carolinas when it'll feel like it's nearly 100 degrees in Charlotte, plus we have the latest news and headlines to start your morning right! Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced the state will begin "Phase 2.5" of his coronavirus reopening plan Friday. This means gyms and museums can reopen to the public. With cold and flu season right around the corner, doctors are warning parents to be even more vigilant than usual when checking their child's symptoms. Plus, President Trump will be in Wilmington, North Carolina and it's going to be a scorching afternoon in the Charlotte region. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to lift some restrictions on businesses that were designed to limit the spread of coronavirus. This could mean gyms will finally reopen after nearly six months in North Carolina. Ben Thompson and Carolyn Bruck have all your morning headlines, including the Panthers' announcement that no fans will be at their season opener vs Las Vegas, and we discuss the Hornets' new uniforms. Plus, Chloe Leshner shares how Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is changing its meal program to keep kids fed this school year. Experts say families should prepare for a "Zoom Thanksgiving" and even though kids aren't in the classroom, virtual learning might mean more back to school spending for parents. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte!

Tributes continue to pour in for "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday after a four-year battle with colon cancer. One petition is asking Boseman's hometown of Anderson, South Carolina to replace a Confederate statue with a memorial that pays tribute to the popular actor. Plus, Monday is the first day of school for students in Fort Mill and Lancaster. We have the latest on how the districts plan to protect students and teachers from coronavirus. Ben Thompson connects the dots on why a second COVID-19 wave in Europe doesn't have doctors panicking just yet, and the Carolina Panthers have placed their first player on the NFL's coronavirus reserve list. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning for all the biggest headlines and weather in the Carolinas from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte. #WakeUpCLT

Ronnie Long, a Concord, North Carolina man who was convicted in 1976 of a rape he didn't commit, was finally released from prison Thursday. He shares what he's most looking forward to as a free man after more than four decades in prison. Plus, two Union County schools have switched to remote learning due to coronavirus; the superintendent tells us why we can expect more cases in schools this fall. Plus, Ben Thompson breaks down the long and controversial history of protests in professional sports after the NBA and NHL postponed playoff games due to racial injustice and systemic racism. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte. #WakeUpCLT

Hurricane Laura made landfall along Louisiana's Gulf Coast as a powerful Category 4 hurricane. NBC's Jay Gray has an update from Louisiana as the storm continues to pound the Gulf states. Plus, CMPD released bodycam footage from a Black Lives Matter protest on June 2 that saw officers use tear gas and pepper spray on protesters. The incident led to a lawsuit from the NAACP calling on the force to stop using "chemical riot agents." Ben Thompson breaks down the Hatch Act, an obscure federal law that multiple Republicans are accused of breaking during their speeches at the RNC, and references a high-profile case that happened with a former Obama cabinet member in 2012. And would you be so desperate to witch to one-ply toilet paper to save a few dollars? Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police announced they will release officer-worn body camera footage from an incident involving protesters in uptown Charlotte on Jun 2. During the incident, officers used tear gas and pepper spray on protesters, who claim officers trapped them in a parking garage before using those weapons. Plus, we recap Night 2 of the Republican National Convention as questions arise about whether one speaker, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, broke the law by speaking while on an official foreign trip to Israel. And we break down why scientists now say six feet might not be enough social distancing when it comes to controlling the spread of COVID-19. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte.

The Republican National Convention has finished up its official business in Charlotte, as GOP delegates confirmed President Trump's renomination as he seeks reelection this November. The president was in Charlotte Monday to rally supporters during a planned trip to North Carolina. NBC's Tracie Potts recaps the first day of the RNC and the dark tone many speakers took as they attacked Joe Biden. Plus, Ben Thompson connects the dots on why doctors don't think a Hong Kong man being documented as the first case of COVID-19 reinfection is a major worry. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte.

The Republican National Convention is officially here. The scaled-down convention will only bring about 400 people to Charlotte, a far cry from the estimated 30,000 before the coronavirus pandemic. Ben Thompson breaks down how this will impact Charlotte businesses that were looking to the RNC for a much-needed boost. Plus, Rachel Lundberg previews the RNC's list of speakers and themes for each night, including a speech from Rev. Franklin Graham. President Trump will be in North Carolina but it's unclear if he'll stop in Charlotte for the RNC, and Larry Sprinkle has your First Warn Forecast and a look at the tropics. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte.

Former Vice President Joe Biden vowed to unite a torn America during his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. NBC's Tracie Potts recaps the 2020 DNC and the reaction from President Donald Trump to Biden's speech. Plus, more schools in the Charlotte area have reported COVID-19 cases but plan to remain open for in-person learning. Former Panthers head coach Ron Rivera announced he was diagnosed with lymph node cancer, a vacuum filter could make your face mask even safer and Ben Thompson breaks down the controversy surrounding the Post Office. Join Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte. #WakeUpCLT MORE FROM WAKE UP CHARLOTTE: WCNC.com/wakeupcharlotte