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GOP Senators Ask NC Governor To Allow Racing At Charlotte

Five Republican state senators are asking North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to allow NASCAR races — without fans — next month at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

N.C. Farm Rents Out Miniature Donkey To Crash Video Calls

A miniature donkey named Mambo is getting some online love in North Carolina, where a farm is getting in on the idea of having animals spice up tedious virtual meetings during the coronavirus pandemic.

Esports Bringing Opportunity To Johnson C. Smith University Students

Esports Bringing Opportunity To Students At Johnson C. Smith University

With every major sport on hold due to COVID-19, many have turned to Esports to get their fanatic fix. WCCB Charlotte's Kelli Bartik caught up with Johnson…

Local Church Offering 'Drive-In' Services During Pandemic

Dozens of people listened to the Sunday message from the church parking lot

Charlotte Community Remembers Life Of Beloved Pastor

Dr. Kenneth James spent over 40 years ministering communities all over the country

POLITICAL WRAP: Calls to "Reopen NC" and Small Business Stimulus Program Runs out of Money

The political and medical battle continues over when to re-open the states, with President Trump tweeting to "liberate," backing protests in states led by Democratic governors. And will there will be a second round of stimulus money for small business loans?

Charlotte Resident Creates Pet Finder App

Many people are looking for a pet to occupy their free time at home during self isolation. Charlotte resident, Franco Valdes, created an app, Petly, that lets families or roommates across the country swipe on shelter and rescue animals until they find their perfect match.

Storms Hit South In Prelude To Tornado Threat Later Sunday

High winds, hail and heavy rain pounded parts of Alabama on Sunday, as forecasters warned residents to brace for possible tornadoes and flooding later in the day across a wide swatch of the southern United States.

‘Cartels Are Scrambling’: Virus Snarls Global Drug Trade

Coronavirus is dealing a gut punch to the illegal drug trade, paralyzing economies, closing borders and severing supply chains in China that traffickers rely on for the chemicals to make such profitable drugs as methamphetamine and fentanyl.

CFD Rescue (courtesy of Charlotte Fire Department)

One Dead Following Confined Space Rescue Attempt In Northwest Charlotte

One person has died following a confined space rescue attempt in northwest Charlotte, according to Medic and the Charlotte Fire Department.

Mecklenburg Co. Releases List of COVID-19 Outbreaks at Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities

Amid growing pressure, officials in Mecklenburg County have released the location of COVID-19 outbreaks at nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

Charlotte Senior Living Facility Confirms One Death, 16 Positive COVID-19 Tests

A Charlotte senior living facility has confirmed that a resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died and two positive staff members are in quarantine.

Police Investigating Deadly Hit-And-Run Involving Moped, SUV In Salisbury

Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident involving a moped and an SUV in Salisbury Friday night.

Police Say 11-Year-Old Girl, Two Others Injured During Overnight Shooting In Southeast Charlotte

Police say an 11-year-old girl was one of three people injured when someone shot into an apartment in southeast Charlotte overnight.

Gas Prices Fall During The Pandemic, But Is That A Good Thing?

The High Cost of Low Gas Prices During The Coronavirus Pandemic

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the Charlotte area is a $1.75. This time last year, it was $2.64. The price drop might feel like a silver lining during the coronavirus pandemic, but as the experts explain, there is a high cost for those low prices.