Consumer Buying Habits During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Data gathered by Nielsen Global Research has been used to outline the shopping habits of consumers during the coronavirus pandemic, broken down into 6 stages of behavior.Β
COVID19 Changes How Home Buying and Selling Gets Done
The seemingly endless upward trend of home prices in the Charlotte area may be hitting its peak. While indicators show a strong February market report, industry insiders say a slow down is likely to follow due to the COVID19 impact.
Juvenile Charged With Murder Of 16-Year-Old At East Charlotte Gas Station
The CMPD has charged a 16-year-old juvenile for the murder of 16-year-old Reginald Deveaux in east Charlotte Thursday night.
Marvel Remakes Release Calendar; βMulanβ Moves To Late July
The Walt Disney Co. on Friday overhauled its release schedule by moving the dates of half a dozen Marvel movies, announcing a new one for the live-action adaption of βMulanβ and pushing one movie, βArtemis Fowl,β to Disney Plus, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Local Woman Says Atrium Health Care Worker Told Her Coronavirus Is "Overblown Hype"
A local woman who is now recovering from COVID-19 is speaking out, after she says a physician's assistant declined to test her for the virus, and told her it was all "overblown media hype."
Singer Pink Says She Had COVID-19, Gives $1M To Relief Funds
The singer Pink had tested positive for COVID-19 2 weeks ago, she said Friday, also announcing that she is donating $500,000 each to two emergency funds.
Trump Fires Watchdog Who Handled Ukraine Complaint
President Donald Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the intelligence community who handled the whistleblower complaint that triggered Trumpβs impeachment.
Face Masks Recommended, Though Trump Says He Wonβt Wear One
President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it.
With Parks Closed, Disney Starts Furloughs In 2 Weeks
Saying they donβt know when theyβll be able to re-open many of their businesses with the coronavirus spreading, Walt Disney Co. officials announced they will start furloughing some workers in two weeks at its theme parks resorts in Florida and California.
Brooke Baldwin Becomes Second CNN Host To Be Diagnosed With COVID-19
CNN news anchor Brooke Baldwin has tested positive for the coronavirus, the second on-air personality at the news network to come down with the disease.
NC State Treasurer Dale Folwell Home From Hospital After COVID-19 Diagnosis
State Treasurer Dale Folwell was released from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after five days of treatment due to symptoms related to the COVID-19 virus.
Huntersville Dealership Offering Free Oil Changes To Healthcare Workers
A Huntersville dealership is offering healthcare workers free oil changes during the pandemic along with going the extra mile to keep customers safe.
Man Facing Drug, Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop In Iredell County
A Statesville man has been arrested following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of marijuana and guns in Iredell County.Β
SC Governor Directs Officials To Release Virus Cases By ZIP Code
Gov. Henry McMaster has directed South Carolinaβs health department to begin publicly disclosing confirmed COVID-19 cases by ZIP code, a level of information specificity the agency had previously said was not necessary in efforts to temper the outbreak.
βLean On Me,β βLovely Dayβ Singer Bill Withers Dies At 81
Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including β Lean On Me, β βLovely Dayβ and βAinβt No Sunshine,β has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press. He was 81.
Second Suspect Charged For Murder Of Man Found On SC Gravel Road
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office says a second person has been arrested in connection with the death of 17-year-old Logan Stacks.
US Sheds 701,000 Jobs, Ending A Record-Long Hiring Streak
A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak thatβs all but shut down the U.S. economy. The unemployment rate jumped to 4.4% from a 50-year low of 3.5%.
Local Hospitals Ask Mecklenburg County To Build Mass Care Facility For COVID-19 Surge
Atruim and Novant Health systems have asked Mecklenburg County and itsβ partners to build a Mass Care field hospital to treat as many as 3,000 additional COVID-19 patients during the anticipated surge of the virus.
Rowan County Man Charged With Beating Step-Father To Death
A Rowan County man is facing voluntary manslaughter charges after deputies say he beat his step-father to death.
Gaston County Police Arrest Suspects After Robbery, Car Chase
The Gaston County Police have arrested four suspects, including three juveniles, after a robbery and car chase.
Nurse At Mecklenburg County Juvenile Detention Center Tests Positive For COVID-19
The Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office contracts with Wellpath, LLC to provide healthcare services to our residents at both our main Detention Center Central as well as our Juvenile Detention Center (formerly known as Detention Center North). On Sunday, March 22, one of Wellpathβs nurses reported to work at the Juvenile Detention Center and passed through the standard screening which includes a temperature read as well as questions regarding potential symptoms and exposures related to COVID-19.
UNC System Changes Admissions Requirements Due To Outbreak
The University of North Carolina System is changing its admissions requirements for the incoming freshman class because SAT and ACT tests have been halted by the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
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