Bus driver shortage hangs over first day of school in Charlotte

As tens of thousands of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students return to class, many families are concerned about the ongoing bus driver shortage and how it will impact their kids' schedules. Destiny Richards shares the latest on the district's plan to keep buses on time, including some all-new electric vehicles. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-bus-driver-shortage-impacting-start-times/275-bd16c476-72ea-44cd-9648-ae01550ac501A report by Rent Cafe showed the US is set to beat its record in the number of new apartment units, reaching more than half a million. Queen City sits on that list, but there is a growing number of vacancies across Charlotte.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-nc-apartment-new-units-8-23-2024/275-ab230907-d4ed-4bf4-9e57-1b2cd67c2e7fPlus, Larry Sprinkle has the latest forecast as the Carolinas brace for the extreme heat as the scorching summer temperatures refuse to go away. 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.