Hamlin Scores 2nd Win Of Season At Rain-Shortened Darlington
Denny Hamlin won NASCARβs first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway.
A Local Bakery Is Giving Back
A lot of businesses are losing money, but that isn't stopping one local bakery from giving back to the community in a special way.
FBI Agent Kills Charlotte Murder Suspect In Alabama
An FBI agent in Alabama shot and killed a man who was a suspect in a killing in North Carolina, authorities said.
NCDHHS Announces First Reported Case Of MIS-C In North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting its first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19.
Mecklenburg County Announces Closures For Memorial Day
Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. County services have been operating at a limited capacity since March 18 due to COVID-19.
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.
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 Trumpβs administration response to the new coronavirus and efforts to revive the national economy is visiting North Carolina.
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.Β
NCAA Council Votes To Allow Voluntary Workouts For Football And Basketball Starting June 1st
According to Stadium Network's college football insider, Brett McMurphy, the NCAA Division I Council voted to allow voluntary workouts for approved sports beginning June 1st and continuing through the month of June.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Lifts Restrictions On Tourist Attractions And Recreational Sports
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that attraction facilities will be permitted to open throughout South Carolina beginning Friday, May 22nd.
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 $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.
Charlotteβs First Seltzery, βSummit Seltzery,β To Open In Summer 2020
Summit Seltzery, Charlotteβs 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 Membersβ 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 β$5,000,000 Fortuneβ
James Fleming Jr. of Albemarle saw his $20 scratch-off ticket turn into a $5 million top prize.
States Accused Of Fudging Or Bungling COVID-19 Testing Data
Public health officials in some states are accused of bungling coronavirus infection statistics or even using a little sleight of hand to deliberately make things look better than they are.
North Carolina Senate Republicans Unveil Must-Haves In Downturn
North Carolinaβs 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.
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.
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