Charlotte Knights Announce "Knights Care 4 CLT" Community Focused COVID-19 Initiative
The Charlotte Knights and Charlotte Knights Charities have announced "Knights Care 4 CLT", which is aimed at helping those affected by COVID-19.
Area Animal Shelters Set Up Pet Food Banks For Families In Need
For many people, pets are part of the family, but when times get tough, caring for them can become a burden. That’s where the humane society and local shelters come in to help.
How Will Coronavirus Crisis Impact Local Development?
Over the past few years, cranes have been a staple of the Charlotte skyline. Development is the sign of a healthy local economy. Now, it's being affected by the coronavirus.
President Trump Gives Governors 3-Phase Plan To Reopen Economy
President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out “a phased and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Release Guidance On When Masks Should Be Worn In Public
The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department (MCPH) has released guidance to the whole community on when masks should be worn and what types of masks are appropriate.
Small Business Lending Program On Hold After Reaching Limit
The government’s lending program for small businesses is on hold.
Healthy Headlines: When And How To Utilize Masks In Public Places
Dr. Genevieve Brauning of Novant Health joins Rising to discuss the finer points of when and how to utilize masks in public places.
As Unemployment Soars, Some Industries Looking For Workers
North Carolina unemployment surging to new highs since mid March. On Wednesday, Gov. Cooper said nearly 600,000 people had applied for unemployment benefits in the last six weeks. That numberis roughly 10% of the entire state’s work force.
Growing Concern About COVID-19 Outbreaks at Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities
There's growing concern about COVID-19 outbreaks at local nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Health Departments across our area are working to contain the spread and keep the most vulnerable safe.
Fraternal Order Of Police Calling For CMPD To Limit The Calls Officers Respond To
It's also calling for hazard pay. Three CMPD officers and one department employee have coronavirus, and about 30 others are in quarantine.
Honoring Our Heroes: Atrium Health Honors Dr. Katie Borders
Atrium Health is honoring Dr. Katie Borders, an OB/GYN at Shelby Women's Care.
Honoring Our Heroes: Atrium Health Honors Nurse Brent Haas
Atrium Health is honoring RN, medical-surgical nurse, Brent Haas.
Local Hospitals Say COVID-19 Field Hospital Not Needed For Now
Atrium Health and Novant Health say the hospital bed surge capacity they are building is sufficient for now and they do not need a field hospital for the COVID-19 patients they serve within their systems.
Four CMPD Employees Test Positive For COVID-19; 28 Employees On Leave
The CMPD says three sworn officers and one non-sworn employee have tested positive for Covid-19.
Despite What You Are Seeing Online, Feds Say You Don't Have To Repay Your Coronavirus Relief Money
Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.
A Charlotte Calendar Featuring 'Men Of The Rail Trail' Is Helping Local Businesses Impacted By Coronavirus
You don't have to be a model to participate in the calendar. No matter who you nominate, you'll be helping workers in the service industry who have lost their jobs because of coronavirus.
State and Meck Co. Officials Eye Strategies For Opening Businesses
The next two weeks will be critical in ensuring that North Carolina continues to head in a positive direction and determine when and how businesses will be able to bounce back, that’s the message from State Health Director Mandy Cohen.
President Donald Trump Halts U.S. Payments To The World Health Organization
President Donald Trump says he has directed a halt to U.S. payments to the World Health Organization pending a review of its warnings about the coronavirus and China.
Cleveland County Reports First Death Related To COVID-19
The Cleveland County Health Department is reporting the first death associated with COVID-19 in Cleveland County.
Fort Mill Police Department Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
According to officials, an employee of the Fort Mill Police Department has tested positive for the coronavirus. This information was confirmed within the past 24 hours after the state recorded 3,439 cases on April 13.
Free Virtual Design Consultation From Queen City Audio Video & Appliances
Have you been brainstorming your next home renovation? Queen City Audio Video & Appliances is offering free virtual design consultations that allow you to share photos of your current space and even images of items you have on your Pinterest boards.
Honoring Our Heroes: Atrium Health Honors Nurse Brittany Bennett
Atrium Health is honoring medical-surgical nurse, Brittany Bennett.
Bojangles' Gives Free Tea To Healthcare Workers, First Responders, And Law Enforcement
To show its appreciation to those in the community working to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Bojangles’ is giving away any size of its Legendary Iced Tea to healthcare workers, first responders and law enforcement no purchase necessary.
IMF: Global Economy Will Suffer Worst Year Since Depression
Beaten down by the coronavirus outbreak, the world economy in 2020 will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund says in its latest forecast.
