William Byron Scores 3rd iRacing Victory Of NASCARβs Series
William Byron showed heβs the sharpest gamer in NASCARβs iRacing Series with his third victory in four events.
Governor Roy Cooper Signs Covid-19 Relief Bills; Hopes For Phase One Reopening By This Weekend
On Monday, Governor Cooper signed two Covid-19 relief bills the General Assembly passed over the weekend. Β The bills will provide more than $1.5 billion in relief to North Carolina small businesses, schools, local governments and more.Β
Miami Dolphins Say Don Shula, The Winningest Coach In Pro Football History, Has Died At Age 90
Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday at his home, the team said. He was 90.
CMPD: Motorcyclist Killed In Northwest Charlotte Crash
CMPD detectives are investigating a fatal northwest Charlotte crash that happened on Sunday afternoon involving a motorcycle.
South Carolina Parks Fill Up As Virus Death Toll Climbs
Several state parks in South Carolina quickly reached capacity Sunday on the first weekend they were open after a lengthy closure because of the coronavirus.
Trump Declares Disaster For 7 SC Counties After Storms
President Donald Trump has approved a disaster request from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster following tornadoes and severe weather that hit the state last month, according to a Saturday news release.
N.C. Judge Orders Prisons To Detail COVID-19 Protections
A North Carolina judge has ordered public officials to turn over detailed information and what steps they are taking to prevent coronavirus outbreaks in state prisons.
Girl Scouts Making Face Masks For Health-Care Workers
Girl Scouts from Hornetsβ Nest Council have made over 1,000 face masks for healthcare workers in our region.
POLITICAL WRAP: Pressure on States to Reopen; Biden Addresses Sexual Assault Allegation
Growing pressure on states to reopen, amid continued protests. And Presidential candidate Joe Biden breaks his silence on a sexual assault allegation from a former Senate staffer.
Rescue Crews Recover Body Of Missing Boater On Lake Norman
Officials say they have recovered the body of a man in his forties who drowned after he fell off a tube being pulled by a boat on Lake Norman in Iredell County.Β
Faced With 20,000 Dead, Care Homes Seek Shield From Lawsuits
Faced with 20,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nationβs nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.
NRA Cutting Staff And Salaries Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The National Rifle Association has laid off dozens of employees, canceled its national convention and scuttled fundraising, membership and shooting events that normally would be key to rallying its base in an election year.
Mountain Top: Game Of Thrones Actor Sets Deadlift Record
βGame of Thronesβ actor Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor βThe Mountainβ Clegane in the HBO series, set a deadlift world record by lifting 501 kilograms (1,104 pounds) on Saturday.
Deputies: Woman Killed In Alligator Attack At S.C. Pond
Deputies in South Carolina shot and killed an alligator that fatally attacked a woman on Friday, authorities said.
No Charges For Driver After Pedestrian Hit And Killed On Highway 74 In Matthews
Matthews Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, and killed, on Highway 74 Saturday night.Β
South Carolina "Home or Work" Order Ends Monday; Outdoor Seating Allowed at Restaurants
As more states push to reopen their economies, Governor Henry McMaster says he will lift the statewide "Home or Work" order on Monday. Also, people in the Palmetto State will be able to dine outside at restaurants.
Family, Friends Celebrate Life Of Charlotte Teenager Killed In Shooting
17-year-old Javion Sanders died Monday
The Cancelled Wells Fargo Championship Is Giving Back
The Wells Fargo Championship is cancelled and that has a big affect on area charities.
North Carolina Covid-19 Package Gets Final General Assembly OK
The General Assembly on Saturday finalized a relief package to address the new coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina, agreeing to send money to schools, hospitals, local governments and researchers.
Canada Bans Assault-Style Weapons After Shooting Rampage
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an immediate ban Friday on the sale and use of assault-style weapons in Canada, two weeks after a gunman killed 22 people in Nova Scotia.
White House Blocking Fauci Testimony To House Panel, Spokesman Says
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
Western Europe Relaxes Virus Measures, Russia Numbers Spike
Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
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