Hamlin Closes NASCAR's iRacing Series With Another Victory
Denny Hamlin closed NASCARβs iRacing Series with a victory at a simulation of throwback North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Virus Outbreak Prompts Temporary Closure At Poultry Plant
A Tyson Foods poultry plant in North Carolina is closing temporarily for deep cleaning after a coronavirus outbreak there.
Jerry Stiller, Comedian And βSeinfeldβ Actor, Dies At 92
Comedy veteran Jerry Stiller, who launched his career opposite wife Anne Meara in the 1950s and reemerged four decades later as the hysterically high-strung Frank Costanza on the smash television show βSeinfeld,β died at 92, his son Ben Stiller announced Monday.
Charlotte's Trick Shot Teacher
One local educator goes viral after posting trick shots on social media. Zach Aldridge catches up with David Martin. The Athletic Director at Trinity Episcopal School is inspiring students to stay active…
Concord Tik Tok Star Goes Viral
People are relying on social media now more than ever for entertainment while staying at home. Tik Tok star, Samuel Grubbs, has made the most of his time at home in Concord.Β
POLITICAL WRAP: WH Staffer Tests Positive for Coronavirus; Latest on Michael Flynn
The Trump administration's push to reopen is rattled as new cases hit close to home. And Vice President Mike Pence says he'd be "happy" to see Michael Flynn back in the administration.
Vice President Pence, White House Virus Task Force Members Face Quarantine
Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week.
DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Mobile Testing Clinics
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with community organizations to host free COVID-19 mobile and popup testing clinics across the state.Β
Catawba County Reports Second Covid-19 Related Death
Catawba County Public Health says a second person has died from COVID-19 related complications in Catawba County. Β
Brazil Virus Despair Stretches From Rio To Amazon
From the Amazon city of Manaus to the seemingly endless urban sprawl of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, freshly dug graves have been filling up quickly for weeks with the bodies of Brazilians killed by COVID-19.
Governor To Allow Indoor Restaurant Dining To Return To South Carolina
Restaurants throughout South Carolina can soon reopen with limited, indoor dining service, as Gov. Henry McMaster continues to lift coronavirus-related restrictions and promises to soon discuss reopening other businesses.
Andre Harrell, Music Exec Who Discovered Diddy, Dies At 59
Andre Harrell, the Uptown Records founder who shaped the sound of hip-hop and R&B in the late β80s and β90s with acts such as Mary J. Blige and Heavy D and also launched the career of mogul Sean βDiddyβ Combs, has died. He was 59.
UFC 249 Ushers In Fan-Free, Mask-Filled Era Of Sports
Kicks, punches and grunts echoed through the empty arena. Coaches, commentators and camera clicks resonated like never before. Blood, sweat, swollen eyelids and face masks signaled the return of UFC, the first major sporting event to resume since the coronavirus shuttered much of the country for nearly two months.
Customers Return as Malls Reopen Across North Carolina
Malls across the WCCB Charlotte viewing area and throughout North Carolina are open for business, as the state enters phase one of reopening the economy.
Little Richard, Flamboyant Rock βNβ Roll Pioneer, Dead At 87
Little Richard, the self-proclaimed βarchitect of rock βnβ rollβ whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&B to white America, has died Saturday. He was 87.
Officials Say No Injuries Following Concord House Fire
Fire officials say no one was injured following a residential fire in Concord Friday afternoon.
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy Dies From Coronavirus At 75
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy, the duo whose extraordinary magic tricks astonished millions until Horn was critically injured in 2003 by one of the actβs famed white tigers, has died. He was 75.
Local Nonprofit Gifts Two Wheelchair Vans To Families With Special Needs Children
Even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, great things are still happening.
Mecklenburg County Officials Release FAQs Regarding Phase 1 Of Reopening North Carolina
Get answers to frequently asked questions from the State of North Carolina regarding Phase 1 of reopening.
New Cross Charlotte Trail Segment Opens In South Charlotte
The City of Charlotte has completed a new trail connecting the McMullen/McAlpine/Four Mile Creek Greenway system to the Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT) and Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
Restaurants In South Carolina Are Able To Open For Limited Dine-In Services On May 11th
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that restaurants throughout South Carolina will be allowed to reopen for limited dine-in services beginning on Monday, May 11.
Officials: Charlotte Woman Charged After Attempting To Obtain More Than $380,000 Through Falsified Tax Filings
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested a woman on felony tax charges after obtaining or attempting to obtain over $380,000 from the NC Department of Revenue (NCDOR) through false tax filings.
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