Prison Workers Get Free Testing; Gear Going To Nursing Homes
North Carolina government is offering widespread testing or protective equipment to workers in two of the more vulnerable living settings for COVID-19 outbreaks.
NASCAR Plans To Race Its Way Through The South In June
It will be a summer in the South for NASCAR: The stock car series announced Thursday it will stick to Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Florida and Alabama for June races β all of them without fans.
U.S. Retail Sales Plunged 16% In April As Virus Froze Economy
U.S. retail sales tumbled 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened stores across the country and weighed down a sinking economy.
Stanly County Health Department Implements Drive-In COVID-19 Testing
The Stanly County Health Department is expanding access to COVID-19 testing throughout the county with drive-in testing.
COVID-19 Survivor Returns Home From Nursing Home
A local 77-year-old Coronavirus survivor is home on Thursday after leaving The Citadel Salisbury.Β
Gov. Cooper: Phase 2 Will Only Start If Data And Indicators Remain Stable
βOur COVID-19 decisions are guided by the data and the science,β said Cooper. βWe will use the time in this phase to keep a careful eye on the data and the indicators before we are ready to announce the start of Phase 2. North Carolinians should continue to stay home if they can and take precautions to keep themselves safe.βΒ
WATCH LIVE: Mecklenburg County Public Health Officials Provide Coronavirus Update
Mecklenburg County public health officials hold a news conference to provide updates on the coronavirus.Β Β
Suspect In Crossbow Incident That Left Man In Serious Condition After Being Shot In The Head Charged, Victim Identified
Siegfred Jackson, the suspect in the crossbow shooting incident, was charged with Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill and Inflicting Serious Injury on Thursday, according to Burke County deputies.
WANTED: Paulinque Earl
The CMPD is asking for the publicβs assistance in locating Paulinque Earl who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.
NC Sen. Richard Burr Temporarily Steps Aside As Senate Intelligence Chairman, Citing FBI Probe Of His Stock Trading
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., stepped aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday after the FBI served a search warrant for his phone as part of an ongoing insider-trading investigation tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
Eastside Stream Academy Holds Graduation Parade
A special end of the year celebration for some students in east Charlotte.
Going To The Supermarket During A Pandemic
My first trip to a supermarket during a pandemic was so interesting I figured I would write about it because other people could probably relate.
Charlotte Knights-Themed Masks Available For Purchase With 100% Proceeds Going To 'Knights Care 4 CLT' Fund
Knights-themed masks are now available for purchase with 100% of the proceeds going to the βKnights Care 4 CLTβ fund.
Quail Hollow Club In Charlotte To Host PGA Championship In 2025
The PGA of America announced Thursday morning that Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte will host the 2025 PGA Championship.
N.C. Education Lottery Reopens All Claim Centers To Pay Out Prizes
The N.C. Education Lottery has reopened all six Claim Centers in the state so that winners of big lottery prizes can get their prizes in person.
Silver Alert Issued For 64-Year-Old Gaston County Man
A Silver Alert has been issued for missing 64-year-old Jimmy Lonzo Hannon. He is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment, officials say.
Lucy Hale Previews Katy Keene Season Finale
The first season finale of Katy Keene airs tonight at 8 PM on WCCB, Charlotte's CW. Lucy Hale - who plays Katy Keene - gives a preview and shares…
Nearly 3 Million Workers Seek Jobless Aid, Raising Total Layoffs Since Virus Struck To 36 Million
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Panthers Sign First-Round Pick Derrick Brown
The Panthers have signed Derrick Brown, the seventh overall pick in the NFL draft, to a four-year contract.
North Carolina-Operated Passenger Train Service Suspended
State-sponsored train service between Raleigh and Charlotte will be suspended beginning next week because of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on revenues, North Carolina transportation officials said Wednesday.
Local Health Expert Says Despite Re-Openings, "Very Little Has Changed" With Coronavirus
Re-opening, but not out of the woods. We can't control how fast scientists come up a vaccine, and we can't control how fast doctors can figure out how to treat the coronavirus. But as a local health expert explains: we can control ourselves, and right now, that is our best defense.
UNC Charlotte Students Raise Concerns About Proposed Fall Schedule
Some UNC Charlotte students are raising concerns about a proposed schedule for the Fall semester. The plan would eliminate Fall break and include exams held as late as December 23rd.
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