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Election Day May Rely On The Success Of The Postal Service

Mail piling up. Constant attacks from the president. Cuts to overtime as record numbers of ballots are expected to pass through post offices this fall.

Europe Is Alarmed After U.S. Tops 5 Million Confirmed Virus Cases

With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hitting 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe.

President Trump Signs 4 Executive Orders For Coronavirus Relief, NC Coronavirus Cases Increase

The President bypasses Congress after negotiations on a stimulus package broke down

Trump Seems Ready To Bypass Lawmakers On Virus Aid

Ready and willing to bypass elected lawmakers, President Donald Trump seemed set to claim the power to defer payroll taxes and extend expired unemployment benefits after negotiations with Congress on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed.

Mike Pence Visits NC School To Tout Reopening Plan; Now Students Are In Quarantine

Students were quarantined after Mike Pence visited a sister campus of a fourth grade class at a North Carolina school who he said were "in the forefront" of opening, according to a news release.

Local Educators And Parents Rally For HEROES Act

Educators, parents, and community leaders are protesting for federal relief amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on August 8th at 1:45 p.m. outside Senator Thom Tillis's office, according to a news release.

Fort Mill School District Prepares for In-Person Classes

There are questions and concerns as students in Fort Mill, South Carolina prepare to head back to in-person classes.

Local Man Donates 100 Face Shields to ICU Nurses

Atrium Health ICU nurses have 100 new face shields thanks to a donation by a Charlotte man.

Last-Ditch Virus Aid Talks Collapse; No Help For Jobless Now

A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.

Gaston County Cancels Annual Cotton Ginning Festival

The Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department canceled their Cotton Ginning Days Festival this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a news release.

Atrium Health Helps Protect Students and Teachers For Back To School

As the new school year rapidly approaches, educators and parents are continuing to look for the best ways to help make sure students remain healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Building upon Atrium Health’s trusted resources, products, and services for employers, Charlotte Country Day School has formed a partnership with the system to help students, teachers, and staff safely return to school.

Most NC Parents Won't Have Option To Send Kid Back To School

When K-12 public school students in North Carolina resume classes this fall, the vast majority of them will be sitting at home in front of a computer screen.

U.S. Adds 1.8 Million Jobs In A Sign That Hiring Has Weakened

The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is weakening hiring and the economic rebound.

Unemployment Claims Drop As Virus Cases Remain High In S.C.

New unemployment claims in South Carolina have dropped for the third week in a row, marking the lowest number of weekly claims filed since the pandemic began.

Caldwell Correctional Center Prisoner Dies From COVID-19

An offender housed at Caldwell Correctional Center who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19.

Coaches, Parents Concerned After High School Sports Delayed Again

Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools will reportedly not be allowing students to participate in sports during remote learning. This comes as the NC High school Athletic Association announces fall sports will be delayed again.

Bar Owners Look For Alternatives As NC Health Officials Warn Of Their Dangers During The Pandemic

After four years in business, Abari Game bar in NODA is closing for good. The owner posted on Facebook that they would be unable to stay at their current location since they are unable to open under the state’s phase two reopen plan.

Cleveland County Rescue Mission Will Hold A Drive-Through School Supply Drive

Cleveland County Rescue Mission (CCRM) will hold it's first-annual "Back to School Bash," on August 14th where they will give school supplies to children in need, according to a news release.

Laid-Off Workers Endure Loss Of $600 Unemployment Aid

An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. A dental hygienist, pregnant with her second child, is struggling to afford diapers and formula.

U.S. Rescinds Global 'Do Not Travel' Coronavirus Warning

The Trump administration on Thursday rescinded its warnings to Americans against all international travel because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying conditions no longer warrant a blanket worldwide alert.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina State Prison Officials Finish Mass COVID-19 Testing

State prison officials say 2.1 percent of North Carolina offenders have tested positive for coronavirus.

Gov. Cooper: Trump's Coronavirus Strategy 'Nonexistent'

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday during an interview with The Associated Press that President Donald Trump’s administration still lacks a sufficient strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

1.2 Million Laid-Off Workers Seek U.S. Jobless Aid After $600 Federal Check Ends

Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.

Teachers In Union County Are Speaking Out About The District's Back-to-School Plan

The Union County school board is moving forward with Plan B. A hybrid of face-to-face and remote learning. Students will go to school once a week, based on the day they're assigned, then learn remotely the other days. All students will remote learn on Fridays.