NBA Pushes Plan To Reopen Facilities Until May 8 At Earliest
The NBA has pushed back plans that would allow teams to reopen their practice facilities for at least one week, and cautioned that the new target is far from set in stone.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Issues New Emergency Declaration As The State Begins To Reopen
Gov. Henry McMaster is expected on Monday to extend the stateβs emergency declaration that allows him to issue executive orders necessary to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
The Latest: North Carolina Schools To Remain Closed For Rest Of School Year, Remote Learning To Continue, New Budget Proposal Announced
Governor Roy Cooper announced on Friday that public schools will remain closed for the duration of the school year, with remote learning continuing, along with a $1.4 billion budget proposal to help the state with coronavirus relief.
Catawba County Gets Treatment Court For Veterans
On Monday, District Attorney Scott Reilly appeared before the Catawba County Board of County Commissioners along with Tammy West, District Attorney Legal Assistant, and Jennifer Mace, Catawba County Budget and Management Director, regarding implementation of a Veteransβ Treatment Court in Catawba County.
Quarantine Olympics: A Local Family's Creative Competition Goes Viral
Their message for how to stay positive during quarantine.
Clinical Trial For COVID-19 Patients Now Open At Atrium Health
The first clinical trial for patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is officially open at Atrium Health, according to a news release.
Matt Kenseth Back To NASCAR As Larson Replacement At Ganassi
Former NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth will again come out of retirement to compete for Chip Ganassi Racing as the replacement for fired driver Kyle Larson.
State Adds Staff And Phone Hours As Unemployment Claims Rise
North Carolina is extending phone hours and adding more staff to respond to the growing number of people seeking help with unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.
An All-Star Virtual Graduation Awaits College Students
Though college students have seen their in-person graduations canceled or scaled back, one organization is promising to celebrate the Class of 2020 with a virtual all-star celebration featuring Eva Longoria, Andrew Yang, Liam Payne and more.
CLT After Dark, A New Virtual Variety Show, Launching With First Episode Featuring Luke Kuechly
CLT After Dark, a new weekly series of virtual programming, will launch on Thursday, April 30 with the first episode featuring former Carolina Panthersβ linebacker Luke Kuechly.
World Frozen In Time Amid Virus Lockdown | PHOTOS
Itβs early evening on a Friday, a time that signals the end of the workweek in many parts of the world and the middle of the weekend in most others.
North Carolina Poison Control Urges the Public To Use Cleaners Safely
The North Carolina Poison Control (NCPC) says it has seen an increase in exposures to household cleaningΒ products due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Earnhardt Race Car Up For Auction To Fund Virus Relief Work
NASCAR team owner Richard Childress is auctioning off one of racing legend Dale Earnhardtβs cars to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts.
Newman Says He Will Be Ready To Race When NASCAR Resumes
Ryan Newman said he will be ready to race when NASCAR resumes competition, which could be as early as May 17.
Alexander County Man Charged With Sex Offenses Involving Minor Following Investigation
A 47-year-old man is facing allegations of sex with a minor following an investigation in Alexander County.
Military Chaplains Pivot To Serve Soldiers In Virus Outbreak
Maj. Brian Miniettaβs eyes are locked down the barrel of a camera lens. He sways gently back and forth in silence, then his gruff voice belts out, in singsong: βA little patience ... yeah, yeah!β
Police: One Dead, Four Injured In Salisbury Shooting
A homicide investigation is underway following a shooting which left one person dead, and four injured, in Salisbury on Sunday morning.
UNC Charlotte Preparing Virtual Remembrance for One Year Anniversary of Campus Tragedy
Thursday marks one year since the campus tragedy at UNC Charlotte. A remembrance event will now be virtual, featuring music and guest speakers. The program will pay tribute to Riley Howell and Reed Parlier, who died in the shooting on April 30, 2019.
POLITICAL WRAP: President Trump Ramps Down Coronavirus Briefings; Plans for Next Stimulus
President Trump ramps down his daily briefings, after controversial remarks about using disinfectants to fight coronavirus. And will his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, be able to get his message out with so much attention on the virus?
Driver Charged After Woman Killed In East Charlotte Hit-And-Run Overnight
The CMPD says a woman is in custody after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in east Charlotte Sunday morning.
NCDHHS Says Healthcare Provider Inadvertently Reported All Covid-19 Test Results As Positive
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says Vidant Health incorrectly reported all of their April 25th Covid-19 test results as being positive due to a data transmission error.Β
Harold Reid, Statler Brothers Bass Singer, Dies At 80
Harold Reid, who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers, has died after a long battle with kidney failure. He was 80.
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