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The Manor Theatre Is Closing After 73 Years In Myers Park

The Manor Theatre, a beloved twin movie theater known for showing independent and foreign films, is closing after providing entertainment to Charlotteans for 73 years.

The Friday Before Memorial Day Weekend is Don't Fry Day

American Cancer Society and National Council of Skin Cancer Prevention encourage everyone to protect their skin against the sun.

Tyson Foods Confirms 570 Positive COVID-19 Cases Linked To Wilkesboro Poultry Plant

Meat producer Tyson Foods is reporting 570 cases of COVID-19 at a poultry processing complex in North Carolina.

2.4 Million Workers Seek Jobless Aid, Raising Total Layoffs Since Virus Struck To Nearly 39 Million

More than 2.4 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week in the latest wave of layoffs from the viral outbreak that triggered widespread business shutdowns two months ago and sent the economy into a deep recession.

Cabinet Secretary Azar Visits Testing Site In North Carolina

A key booster of President Donald Trump’s administration response to the new coronavirus and efforts to revive the national economy is visiting North Carolina.

Real Estate Experts Say The Coronavirus Is Actually Accelerating Housing Market Growth In Charlotte

From corporate migration, with big companies like Honeywell and Truist calling Charlotte home. To people looking to trade in their expensive, high density cities and move to a different pace.

Emergency Management Officials Warn About Flooding Across Area

Emergency management officials are warning people to take precautions due to flooding in some areas. Creeks and rivers have already spilled over their banks and into roadways in several places.

Rowan County Has 570 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 27 Deaths

Rowan County Health Department officials say the county has 570 positive coronavirus cases and 27 deaths as of May 20th.

Police: One Man Dead Following Life-Threatening Injuries From South Charlotte Crash

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a fatal crash in south Charlotte after a driver involved succumbed to his injuries after over a week in the hospital.

Ellen Gifts 25k To Charlotte Teacher Battling Cancer

Ellen Gifts $25,000 To Charlotte Teacher Battling Cancer; UNC Charlotte

An eighth-grade math teacher battling cancer, in Charlotte, got the surprise of a lifetime on the Ellen Degeneres Show on Tuesday.

Charlotte’s First Seltzery, “Summit Seltzery,” To Open In Summer 2020

Summit Seltzery, Charlotte’s first seltzery concept, is scheduled to open in the Summer of 2020.

Deputy Chief Johnny Jennings Promoted To Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Police Chief

City of Charlotte Manager Marcus D. Jones says Johnny Jennings will be the next Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Police Chief effective September 2020.

Family Members’ Powerball Picks Bag $1 Million Win For Rowan County Man

Jonathan Gonzalez of Salisbury asked his grandparents, his uncle, his father, and his sister for help with a Powerball ticket and the good luck they shared won him $1 million.

Stanly County Man Wins ‘$5,000,000 Fortune’

James Fleming Jr. of Albemarle saw his $20 scratch-off ticket turn into a $5 million top prize.

North Carolina Senate Republicans Unveil Must-Haves In Downturn

North Carolina’s Senate Republicans unveiled spending priorities on Tuesday for the coming fiscal year, labeling what they consider their must-haves despite plummeting revenues due to the COVID-19 economic downturn.

Leaders Consider Requiring People To Wear Masks

Davidson Commissioners Decide Against Requirement to Wear Masks

Concern from residents led town leaders in Davidson to consider a requirement that people wear masks in public.

Charlotte Company Expanding, Hiring 250 Sales Reps Immediately

If you've been laid off from the service, hospitality or tourism industries because of the coronavirus crisis, there is a company that wants to hire you. TRANZACT is hiring 250 sales reps immediately in Charlotte.