How Will Coronavirus Crisis Impact Local Development?
Over the past few years, cranes have been a staple of the Charlotte skyline. Development is the sign of a healthy local economy. Now, it's being affected by the coronavirus.
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President Trump Gives Governors 3-Phase Plan To Reopen Economy
President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out “a phased and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Release Guidance On When Masks Should Be Worn In Public
The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department (MCPH) has released guidance to the whole community on when masks should be worn and what types of masks are appropriate.
Charlotte Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow That Reached Stewart Creek In The Catawba River Watershed
Charlotte Water crews have responded to a wastewater overflow on Montana Drive in northwest Charlotte, according to a news release.
FBI Offers Reward In Hunt For New York Fugitive Who May Be In North Carolina
The FBI says a fugitive wanted for murder in New York might be in North Carolina.
Four Suspects Charged In Union County Drive-By Shooting
The Union County Sheriff's Office says they have charged four suspects in connection to a drive-by shooting that happened at a home on Enderbury Drive last month.
Small Business Lending Program On Hold After Reaching Limit
The government’s lending program for small businesses is on hold.
Apple Rolls Out Cheaper iPhone As Pandemic Curbs Spending
Apple is releasing a new iPhone that will be vastly cheaper than the models it rolled out last fall when the economy was booming and the pandemic had yet to force people to rethink their spending.
BBB Tip: Thinking Of Sharing Your Senior Picture On Facebook? Think Twice!
Scammers will now have the name of your high school and graduation year, which are common online security questions.
Honoring Our Heroes: Atrium Health Honors Dr. Britt Christmas
Atrium Health is honoring trauma surgeon, Dr.Britt Christmas
Healthy Headlines: When And How To Utilize Masks In Public Places
Dr. Genevieve Brauning of Novant Health joins Rising to discuss the finer points of when and how to utilize masks in public places.
5.2 Million More Seek Unemployment Aid As US Layoffs Spread
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck forced 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
North Carolina Airports To Get $283 Million In COVID-19 Aid
More than 70 North Carolina airports will receive nearly $284 million in federal aid to help with their response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
UNC Charlotte To Hold Online Remembrance Of Fatal Shooting
The anniversary of the shooting deaths of two North Carolina university students will be observed with an online service because of the coronavirus mandate to stay at home.
Novant Health Contributes Additional $10 Million To COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund
Novant Health is contributing an additional $10 million to the Novant Health Disaster Relief Fund, which was created by the Novant Health Foundation to provide financial assistance to team members who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Growing Concern About COVID-19 Outbreaks at Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities
There's growing concern about COVID-19 outbreaks at local nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Health Departments across our area are working to contain the spread and keep the most vulnerable safe.
Fraternal Order Of Police Calling For CMPD To Limit The Calls Officers Respond To
It's also calling for hazard pay. Three CMPD officers and one department employee have coronavirus, and about 30 others are in quarantine.
Albemarle Man Wanted On Arson Charges
An Albemarle man is wanted on felony arson charges, according to the Albemarle Police Department.
Honoring Our Heroes: Atrium Health Honors Dr. Katie Borders
Atrium Health is honoring Dr. Katie Borders, an OB/GYN at Shelby Women's Care.
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