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City Manager Of Concord Tests Positive For COVID-19

Officials say City Manager Lloyd Payne tested positive for coronavirus, but is not showing any symptoms currently.

City Of Gastonia Extends Free Bus Services Through January

Officials with the city of Gastonia Transit system say free bus services will be extended through January 31st, 2021 as a continued effort to help those struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Portions of the U.S. Thursday

A green tint to the sky possible as far south as South Carolina.

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North Carolina Business Donates Over 100 Musical Instruments To A Non-Profit In Charlotte

Officials with National Pawn say they are donating over 100 musical instruments to Arts+, a North Carolina-based nonprofit, for their 10th annual donation supporting students through music education across North Carolina.

Three Suspects Wanted In South Charlotte Armed Robbery

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are asking the public's help with identifying three suspects accused of robbing an arcade in south Charlotte early Saturday.

Hall, Hamilton Leaving Cabinet As Cooper Preps For 2nd Term

Two members of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet won’t remain in their posts as his second term begins next month, Cooper announced on Tuesday.

New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks To COVID-19 Relief

The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week unemployment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators.

Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Iredell County Wins $1 Million Prize

Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million prize for someone who bought a ticket at a convenience store in Iredell County.

Mary C. Curtis: Trump Signs Order On Covid Vaccine

Mary C. Curtis: Trump Signs Order on COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines will be given to Americans just as soon as the FDA approves emergency use authorization.

Group Win: $1 Million Mega Millions Prize Shared By Four

The Nov. 27 Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million win for a group of four.

Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board Debating Possible Return To All Remote Learning

CMS to Return to All-Remote Learning for K-12 Students Starting Monday, December 14th

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board voted to move to all-remote learning amid concerns about rising COVID cases.

CMPD: Man Wanted In Northwest Charlotte Homicide Arrested In Arkansas

Charlotte police say the man wanted in a fatal northwest Charlotte shooting that happened Thanksgiving Day has been arrested in Arkansas.

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings Tests Positive For COVID-19

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings announced Tuesday afternoon that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

NC Gov. Roy Cooper Announces Modified Stay-At-Home Order, Nighttime Closure For Businesses

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday a statewide modified stay-at-home order and a nighttime curfew as the state continues to see record increases in positive cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations.

N.C. State Sen. Jeff Jackson Is Considering US Senate Bid

A North Carolina state senator said he’s considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.

Local Charlotte Business Donates Hundreds Of Toys

This year more families need help for the holidays. A record number of angels have been adopted through the Salvation Army Virtual Angel Tree.

Atrium Health President and CEO Eugene A. Woods In The Top 10 Of The 100 Most Influential People In Healthcare

Atrium Health President and CEO Eugene A. Woods has been honored for the fifth consecutive year as one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. Woods is ranked seventh on the publication’s annual listing, up from number 32 a year ago.