NC Scrambles to Process Surge of Unemployment Requests
A surge of North Carolinians in the unemployment line has the state scrambling to process the massive amount of benefits.
City Of Monroe Firefighter Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
Recently, a Monroe firefighter was exposed to an individual who later tested positive for COVID-19. After being notified of the possible exposure, the firefighter was tested on April 4 and received a positive result.
Iredell-Statesville Schools Honor Essential Workers
Iredell-Statesville Schools administration put on their Easter costumes and delivered treats to some I-SS essential workers in the district Thursday.
York County Double Murder Victims Identified
According to officials, York County detectives are investigating a double murder and suicide that happened off of Yorkdale Road near Rock Hill.
UKβs PM Johnson Out Of Intensive Care As His Condition Improves
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care Thursday at the London hospital where he is being treated for the new coronavirus, as his government told Britons to prepare for several more weeks in lockdown.
Missing 2-Year-Old From Durham Located In Maryland
Missing 2-year-old from Durham has been found safe in Maryland, according to officials. The father, Emerson Melendez, is also in custody.
COVID-19 Job Losses Top 181,000 In South Carolina
For the third week in a row, the number of people who live or work in South Carolina saying they lost their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak increased.
Officials: One Dead In Monroe Plant Fire, Victim Identified
An industrial plant in Monroe caught fire Tuesday morning leaving one person dead, officials say.
CMPD Doing A 'Parade Of Lights' For Hospital Workers
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County first responders will celebrate the community's healthcare workers with a "Parade of Lights", which is an unified procession, that will pass by Uptown-area hospitals on Thursday.
Lancaster Public Safety Officers Surprise ER Staff As 'Thank You' For Hard Work
Lancaster public safety officers came together Thursday morning to surprise the ER staff at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health at Lancaster who have been working during the pandemic.
CMS Parking Lots, School Playgrounds Are Closed
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced that the school's parking lots and playgrounds are closed. The only exception is unless the premises is being used for picking up grab-and-go meals or student instructional materials and devices.
Union County Reports First COVID-19 Related Death
The Union County Public Health Department has confirmed the first resident death associated with COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. The man in his 70βs had been hospitalized and had other health complications. Public Health was notified of the death Thursday, April 9, 2020.
Record 16.8 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus
With a startling 6.6 million people seeking unemployment benefits last week, the United States has reached a grim landmark: More than one in 10 workers have lost their jobs in just the past three weeks to the coronavirus outbreak.
Cabarrus County Reports 88 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus, 1 Death
Cabarrus County officials say the county has 88 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and one death that is related to COVID-19.
CMPD Says March Homicide Suspect Arrested In Connecticut
A man currently in custody in Connecticut has been charged with the murder of a 37-year-old man in northwest Charlotte last month.
Gaston County Reports Third Coronavirus Related Death
The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services (Gaston DHHS) is confirming the county's third death associated with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
Police: Rock Hill Teen Arrested For Purposely Coughing On Officers
Rock Hill Police Officers have charged a 17-year-old, who was supposed to be self-quarantining, for purposely coughing on multiple officers after video evidence circulates on social media.
Cleveland County Deputy Tests Positive For COVID-19
According to officials, a Cleveland County Deputy Sheriff has tested positive for the coronavirus. The notification was made Wednesday afternoon.
Harris Teeter Limiting Number Of Customers Allowed Inside To Encourage Social Distancing
Harris Teeter supermarkets will limit the number of customers allowed inside at one time starting Wednesday to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the company announced.
Mecklenburg County Parks Now Closed To Vehicle Traffic Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department says all parks are now closed to vehicles except bicycles.Β
Teen Pilot Flies Medical Supplies To Rural Hospitals
Each week, TJ Kim carries gloves, masks, gowns and other equipment to small hospitals. When he made his first delivery, on March 27 to a 25-bed hospital in Luray, he was taken aback by the reception.
Sanders Drops 2020 Bid, Leaving Biden As Likely Nominee
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the partyβs establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president is too far ahead for him to have any reasonable hope of catching up.
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