38 CMPD Employees Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 Since March
Thirty-eight Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, according to a news release.
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CMPD Issues Several Citations For COVID-19 Violations
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's ABC Unit, Mecklenburg County ABC, and North Carolina ALE continue to conduct multiple enforcement operations to ensure compliance with North Carolina's COVID-19 related orders. To date, approximately 822 ABC locations have been inspected.
Harriet's Hamburgers To Open September 14th In Optimist Hall
Harriet’s Hamburgers announces it will open its debut location at Optimist Hall on September 14 at 11:00 a.m. for online orders and scheduled pickups from the Harriet’s Hamburgers Hot & Fast pickup window–the only exterior pickup window at Optimist Hall.
Carolina Panthers And Blue Cross NC Work To Improve Food Security In Greater Charlotte Area With Panthers Neighborhood Kitchen Program
The Carolina Panthers and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) are teaming up to deliver meals to underserved areas of Charlotte through the Panthers Neighborhood Kitchen program.
CMPD Releases Surveillance Video In Deadly 2019 Northwest Charlotte Shooting Of 25-Year-Old Man
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have released surveillance video footage depicting the moments surrounding the 2019 murder of Tydarrien Ford.
Gastonia Police Asking For Public’s Help To Locate Homicide Suspect
Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a suspect charged in the shooting death of a 18-year-old Bessemer City man that happened Saturday night.
CMPD: Man Arrested In Louisiana, Charged With Murder After Fatally Stabbing Sister In East Charlotte
Police have arrested a man in Louisiana who is accused of fatally stabbing his 36-year-old sister in east Charlotte.
USGA Announces Five U.S. Open Championships Coming To Pinehurst
In an effort to expand its impact in golf and extend its mission to champion and advance the game, the USGA will establish “Golf House Pinehurst” in North Carolina, to include a new equipment-testing facility, innovation hub, museum/visitor center and offices by 2023, and host five U.S. Open Championships in the golf-rich state by 2047.
Hundreds Of Ballots Accepted As North Carolina Begins Voting
Hundreds of ballots were accepted in North Carolina on Tuesday, making the Tar Heel State the first in the nation to kick off voting in the November general election.
Local Artists Uniting To Save Charlotte's Neighborhood Theatre
The theatre is having a virtual auction, selling the more than 40 pieces of art, to help keep the theatre going.
CMS Leaders Discuss When & How to Re-Open for In-Person Learning
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School leaders are talking about how and when to re-open for in-person learning. It comes as a group of parents sue the school board over the decision to go all-virtual.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Applauds President Trump's Decision To Halt Offshore Drilling Exploration
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster releases a statement applauding President Trump's decision to halt the exploration of offshore drilling off South Carolina's coast.
Man Charged In Fatal Hit And Run In Southwest Charlotte
Police say they have charged a man for a fatal hit and run that happened on Sunday, September 6th just before 4:30pm on E. Arrowood Road.
Charlotte Motor Speedway, American Red Cross Honor Victims of Sept. 11 Attacks with Laps for Life Blood Drive
As the nation marks the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, The American Red Cross and Charlotte Motor Speedway are partnering for the tenth annual Laps for Life Blood drive at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Flu Shots Urged More Than Ever This Year
Doctors and nurses across the country are preparing for a fight against flu season and COVID-19 at the same time. Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fear that fall 2020 and winter 2021 will be one of the most difficult yet and urge everyone to get a flu vaccine this year.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Announces Reopening For September 16th
The NASCAR Hall of Fame will reopen to the general public on Sept. 16 with reduced capacity and enhanced health and safety measures in place.
Panthers Place Receiver Kirkwood On IR With Shoulder Injury
The Panthers have placed wide receiver Keith Kirkwood on the reserve/injured list with a broken collarbone.
Hornets Legend Muggsy Bogues Spends Labor Day Giving Back to Homeless
The pandemic has led to difficult times for many in the Charlotte area. Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues is lending a hand to homeless families, providing meals and gift cards through his foundation, in what he's calling a "labor of love."
NC Trooper Charged With Larceny, Accused Of Stealing Over $5,000 In Equipment From Gastonia YMCA
A North Carolina State Highway Patrol officer was arrested for larceny Saturday afternoon after he was accused of stealing over $5,000 worth of gym equipment from a Gastonia YMCA.
