Former Cy Young Winner Mike McCormick Dies At Age 81
Longtime Giants pitcher Mike McCormick, who won the Cy Young Award in 1967, has died. He was 81.
Is It Safe To Go Swimming During The Coronavirus Pandemic?
Health officials say it can be safe, as long as swimmers stick to social distancing guidelines in and out of the water.
Washington D.C. Could Become 51st State In U.S.
Democrats controlling the House have slated a vote next week to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, an issue that they say has become far more important in the aftermath of protests for racial justice in both Washington and across the nation.
Panel: NOAA Bowed To Political Pressure In Dorian Dispute
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration leaders violated the agencyβs scientific integrity when they chastised a local weather office that had contradicted President Trumpβs inaccurate comments about Hurricane Dorian, an outside panel found.
Quaker Oats: Aunt Jemima Image Will Be Removed And Brand Will Be Renamed Over 'Racial Stereotype'
Quaker says the logo is 'based on a racial stereotype.'
More Airlines Move To Ban Booze On Flights To Curb Spread Of Coronavirus
Flying is about to get a lot more sobering. Why airlines in the U.S. and across the globe are moving to remove alcohol from the menu.
Justices Rule LGBT People Protected From Job Discrimination
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
Pandemic Leads To Bicycle Shortage Around The World
Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades.
Atlanta Officer Fired After Fatal Shooting Of Black Man
An Atlanta police officer was fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and another officer was placed on administrative duty, the police department announced early Sunday.
Florida Governor Signs College Athlete NIL Compensation Bill
Florida has cleared the way for college athletes in the state to earn money from endorsement deals as soon as next summer. That comes even as some in college sports want to slow things down due to concerns about how athlete compensation will actually work.
CLT Host 2020 Says Officials With The City Of Jacksonville Confirm That The Republican National Convention Is Moving To Jacksonville, F.L.
The Charlotte 2020 Host CommitteeΒ says the City of Jacksonville has confirmed that the Republican National Convention is moving from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Jacksonville, Florida.
Jacksonville Is Front-Runner For Trump Convention Speech
Jacksonville, Florida, is the front-runner to host the GOP celebration marking President Donald Trumpβs acceptance of his partyβs nomination to run for reelection, the Republican National Committee chairwoman said Wednesday.
Garth Brooks Concert Coming To Kings Mountain Drive-In Theater
Garth Brooks, who recently rescheduled his upcoming tour to later this year, has announced a one-night-only concert event to air on-screen at 300 drive-in theaters across North America and a local Kings Mountain location will be included.
Many Forces Behind Alarming Rise In Virus Cases In 21 States
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could worsen as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
1.5 Million Laid-Off Workers Seek U.S. Jobless Aid, A 10th Straight Weekly Decline, As More Businesses Reopen
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
Statue Of Former Carolina Panthers' Owner Jerry Richardson Removed From Bank Of America Stadium
The statue of former Carolina Panthers' owner Jerry Richardson is being removed from Bank of America Stadium.Β Β
NASCAR Says Confederate Flags Will No Longer Be Allowed At Events Or On NASCAR Owned Properties
NASCAR just released a statement saying they will no longer allow Confederate flags at their events or on their properties.
Mary C. Curtis: Calls For Police Reform
Calls for police reform continue to grow in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis two weeks ago. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the changes happening on the local level and across the country.
Protests Spotlight Racial Scars Around The World | PHOTOS
Just like coronavirus, racism pays no attention to borders.
NASCAR Set To Allow Fans Back At Miami And Talladega Races
NASCAR is set to allow fans back at the track for races this month at Florida's Homestead-Miami Speedway and Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway. All fans will be screened before entering and required to wear face coverings, among other revised protocols.
