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CMPD Animal Services Say It May Be The Best Time To Foster Or Adopt A Pet

Melissa Knicely, with CMPD Animal Services, says during the pandemic may be the perfect time to foster or adopt a new pet.

Census, Like Post Office, Politicized In Election Year

The postal service isn’t the only staid federal agency to be drawn into a political battle in 2020.

Belk Donates $75,000 To Support Black Philanthropy Month

Belk officials say they are donating $75,000 to three local nonprofits that are improving social and economic mobility in underserved and marginalized communities.

Four People Test Positive For COVID-19 After RNC Meeting In Charlotte

Mecklenburg County health officials announced Friday that two attendees of the Republican National Convention Meeting that took place in Charlotte along with two members of the support staff tested positive for COVID-19.

Caldwell County Reports 20 Coronavirus Deaths And 1,409 Confirmed Cases

Caldwell County reported eight new positive COVID-19 cases Thursday — six in the 28645 Zip code, one in 28630, and one in 28601. One patient is under the age of 17; one is between 18 and 24; two are between 25 and 49; and four patients are between 50 and 64.

Trump Lashes Biden, Defies Pandemic On White House Stage

President Donald Trump blasted Joe Biden as a hapless career politician who will endanger Americans’ safety as he accepted his party’s renomination on the South Lawn of the White House. While the coronavirus kills 1,000 Americans each day, Trump defied his own administration’s pandemic guidelines to speak for more than an hour to a tightly packed, largely maskless crowd.

CMS Metrics Advisory Committee Discussing What Needs To Be Done To Return To In-Person Learning

It's clear: returning to in-person learning will be complicated. The CMS Metrics Advisory Committee discussed what needs to be done Thursday.

AP Source Says NBA Postponing Thursday's Postseason Games

Another day of the NBA playoffs will be postponed, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday, August 27th.

Top 5 List Of Socially-Distanced Approved Activities In The Charlotte Area

Being safe and healthy during the pandemic just got more enjoyable with this list of top five social-distancing activities that can be enjoyed in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

More Than 1 Million Americans Applied For Jobless Benefits

Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.

Cooper's Budget Proposal Includes Medicaid Expansion, Bonds

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper recommended to legislators on Wednesday how to spend the state’s remaining COVID-19 federal relief dollars, mainly for public health, K-12 schools and local governments.

North Carolina Renters, Colleges Grapple With Virus Turmoil

North Carolinians will soon get some much-needed relief to help pay their rent and utility bills through three new programs.

Some Bar Owners Say There's Confusion Over Selling To-Go Beer

Jackie Deloach owns Hattie's Tap and Tavern in NoDa. To stay afloat, she's been doing car washes and selling beer to-go.

American Airlines Plans 19,000 Furloughs, Layoffs In October

American Airlines said Tuesday it will eliminate 19,000 jobs in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.

Republican Convention Showcases Rising Stars, Dark Warnings

A rising generation of Republican stars offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trump’s leadership but was undermined on the opening night of the GOP’s scaled-back convention by speakers issuing dark warnings about the country’s future and distorting the president’s record, particularly on the coronavirus pandemic.

N.C. Unemployment Rate Higher Even As Employed Number Grows

North Carolina’s unemployment rate rose in July, the state announced on Friday, even as the overall number of people working grew compared to the previous month.

FDA Approved Plasma From COVID Affected Patients To Use As A Treatment

President Trump held a news conference where the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of blood plasma from COVID affected patients to use as a treatment.

UNCC Will Delay In-Person Classes For Three Weeks

UNC Charlotte says they will delay in-person instruction of undergraduate and graduate classes until Thursday, October 1st.

County To Decide Soon If Panthers Fans Can Attend Home Opener

Panthers players and coaches are being tested daily during training camp as they prepare for the season, but when they take the field against the Las Vegas Raiders next month it could be in an empty Bank of America Stadium.

As More Colleges Stay Online, Students Demand Tuition Cuts

As more universities abandon plans to reopen and decide instead to keep classes online this fall, it’s leading to conflict between students who say they deserve tuition discounts and college leaders who insist remote learning is worth the full cost.

Matthews Commissioner Planning Street Event To Give A Boost To Local Businesses

One Matthews commissioner is pushing for an open street event that would inject some life into an area that has been impacted by the pandemic.

CMS Asks For Donations To A Campaign To Provide Internet For Students Without Home Access

The CMS Foundation announces its "Connect For Tech" campaign where they will raise funds to provide internet services for students without home access during the COVID-19 crisis.

Mounting U.S. COVID Deaths Reveal Minorities Disproportionately Impacted

As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll. And half the dead were people of color — Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans and, to a marked degree unrecognized until now, Asian Americans.

President Trump To Visit Asheville-Area Monday As RNC Kicks Off In Charlotte

President Donald Trump plans to visit Mills River, in the Asheville-area of North Carolina, Monday as the Republican National Convention kicks off week-long activities, a White House official confirms.