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Detectives With CMPD Have Charged Two Men For The Fatal Shooting Off Nevin Chase Road

Detectives have charged 20-year-old Curtis Beatty and a 17-year-old man for the murder of Andre Boyd, according to a press release.

U.S. Economy Shrank At A Record-Breaking 33% Rate Last Quarter As Virus Shuttered Businesses And Triggered Layoffs

The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.

Maine’s Largest City Breaks Temperature Record Amid Heatwave

It’s so hot even the low temperatures are breaking records.

Charlotte Radio Show Host’s Daughter Killed In Crash

The daughter of a radio show host in Charlotte has died in a car crash.

Grandmother Killed Picking Up Granddaughter at Birthday Party; Killer on the Run

Police need help finding out who killed a 63-year-old grandmother in North Charlotte. Investigators believe Wilma Petty got caught in crossfire.

Charlotte Hornets Will Provide 2,020 Meals During Week Of Service

The Charlotte Hornets, in partnership with Bank of America, have expanded their annual Day of Service to be the first Week of Service.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Additional Restrictions On Restaurants And Other Businesses Amidst Pandemic

Gov. Henry McMaster today announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments that attract groups of people are now mandatory. The governor’s Executive Order establishing these new measures will go into effect Monday, August 3.

Mike Pence Urges In-Person School During Visit To North Carolina

Vice President Mike Pence vowed Wednesday that schools around the country will have the resources they need to reopen for in-person learning as he visited a classroom of masked fourth graders at a North Carolina private school.

There’s Only 1 Ride At This Year’s SC State Fair -- Your Car

There will be no rides or rows of games like ring toss, basketball or Whac-a-Mole, but officials with the South Carolina State Fair are still planning to hold a scaled-down version of the event this year in what they’re calling an effort to give the community a bright spot amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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North Carolina State Fair Canceled In 2020 Due To Coronavirus

The North Carolina State Fair has been canceled for this year due to safety, financial and attendance challenges from COVID-19, State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced Wednesday.

Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In East Charlotte

A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Ashley Farm Drive in east Charlotte after a cat tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.

Carolina Panthers Lose Punter Palardy To Torn ACL

The Carolina Panthers have lost punter Michael Palardy for the season because of a knee injury.

Charlotte City Council to Consider Resolution on Racial Reconciliation

Charlotte City Council will consider a resolution on racial reconciliation next month. Advocates want the city to apologize for past policies and invest in efforts to improve upward mobility for African-Americans.

Gastonia Ice Cream Shop Reopens Days After Protests

Dozens of members of the community rally around the business to show their support.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Limits Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages After 11pm Due To Coronavirus

With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Governor Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive Order 153 stopping the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries at 11 pm. North Carolina bars that are currently closed will remain closed. This order will take effect Friday, July 31.