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Elliott Ends Busch’s Win Streak, Collects $100,000 Bounty

Chase Elliott gained a measure of revenge against Kyle Busch on Tuesday night — and then let him know about it.

Police: Rock Hill Mother, Boyfriend Charged In Death Of 4-Year-Old

Following a death investigation of a 4-year-old child, a Rock Hill mother and her boyfriend were arrested on charges of homicide and child abuse, officials say.

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms, Hits South Carolina Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Report 3,366 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases And 78 Deaths

As of 2PM today, there were 3,366 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 78 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents. Data as of yesterday are further described below.

NC Secretary Of Health Sends Letter To RNC CEO After President Trump Threatens To Move RNC Over Gov. Cooper's Coronavirus Restrictions

North Carolina Secretary of Health Dr. Mandy Cohen has written a letter to the President and CEO of the Republican National Convention following President Trump's threat to move the RNC to another state if Governor Cooper's coronavirus restrictions didn't allow full participation.

COVID-19 Meant Less Driving In SC And Less Gas Tax Collected

Traffic is South Carolina is down significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, cutting the amount of money the state road agency takes in by $78 million, officials said.

New Zealand Leader Carries On With TV Interview During Quake

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview Monday morning.

Catawba County Father Charged With Child Abuse After Seriously Injured Infant Taken To Hospital

A Maiden father has been arrested and charged with child abuse after an infant was taken to the hospital with serious injuries last month.

NASCAR Champ Busch Backs Masks In Public As Common Courtesy

Kyle Busch says he supports wearing a mask in public so “we all can take care of our neighbor” amid the coronavirus pandemic, a rare instance of the two-time NASCAR champion wading into a social issue.

UNC Charlotte's Commencement Ceremonies Could Be Moved To December

UNC Charlotte is moving forward to determine whether an in-person ceremony for May 2020 graduates can occur in December.

Tillis Runs First TV Ad Of Senate General Election Campaign

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis is talking about a nomadic childhood in the first general-election commercial of his re-election campaign.

Forecast: Pandemic Will Take $4B Bite Out Of State Revenue

Top state government fiscal researchers predicted Friday that North Carolina will collect $4 billion less in revenues over a two-year period than previously forecast as the pandemic-related economic slowdown continues.

Georgia Governor Offers State As GOP Convention Host Amid Virus

Georgia’s governor is offering his state and its “world-class facilities” as the host of the Republican National Convention — a day after President Donald Trump threatened to pull the convention out of North Carolina if that state’s Democratic governor didn’t assure Trump that the August gathering can go forward despite coronavirus fears.