UNC Charlotte Students Raise Concerns About Proposed Fall Schedule
Some UNC Charlotte students are raising concerns about a proposed schedule for the Fall semester. The plan would eliminate Fall break and include exams held as late as December 23rd.
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ASPCA Giving Away Free Pet Food In Gaston County
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) will be giving away free pet food to those who need it starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22nd, at the Dallas Park in Gaston County.
Spencer Mountain Volunteer Fire Department's Chairman Accused Of Stealing Money From Department
The Spencer Mountain Fire Department's Chairman, Jeffrey Beasley, is accused of stealing money from the department, according to the Gaston County Police Department.
Lincoln County Authorities Investigating After Man Wearing Hockey Mask Commits Armed Robbery With Machete
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives say they are investigating after a man robbed a Denver convenience store with a machete overnight.
Gastonia Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting That Killed 24-Year-Old Man
Gastonia Police say they are investigating a drive-by shooting that killed a 24-year-old Gastonia man.
SC Senate Complains About Governor’s Emergency Virus Orders
The South Carolina Senate rebuked Gov. Henry McMaster for part of his coronavirus response, saying he should have gotten permission from lawmakers to continue the state of emergency for the pandemic over two months.
Rowan County Man Charged With Operating Illegal Gambling Establishment Following Month-Long Investigation
A Rowan County man has been arrested on multiple charges related to a operating a gambling establishment under the pretense of being a convenience store and landscaping supply business.
Atrium Health And Butterfly Network Drive Innovation In Medical Imaging During COVID-19 Battle
Atrium Health is proud to be the first major health system in the nation to put into wide practice a new point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) device, the Butterfly iQ.
North Carolina Democrats To Hold State Convention Online
The North Carolina Democratic Party will hold its state convention online next month rather than in person, in keeping with social distancing rules from the coronavirus pandemic.
Mary C. Curtis: Dr. Fauci, Other Experts Testify on Pandemic Response, Gov. Cooper Calls for More Testing in NC
The nation's top health experts issue a warning on the coronavirus pandemic. Mary. C Curtis has the latest in the fight against coronavirus.
Incentives Package OK’d For Foundry Move To Stanly County
A North Carolina-based company could benefit from a state cash incentives proposal approved on Tuesday if its Charlotte foundry moves to rural Stanly County.
Atrium Health Loses $30M In First Quarter Of 2020
A North Carolina health care system lost nearly $30 million in the first quarter of this year as it dealt with the coronavirus pandemic.
55-Acres Of Prime Real Estate, That Panthers Owner David Tepper Has Expressed Interest In, Is Up For Grabs In Uptown
After more than 100 years in the same spot, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry says it's moving to Stanly County.
Governor Cooper: 'North Carolina Needs More Covid-19 Testing Before State Can Move To Phase 2 Reopening'
6000 tests are conducted daily in the state
CMS Will Hold Virtual Graduations, Drive-Thru Diploma Pick Up
Disappointment from students and parents after CMS leaders set graduation plans for the Class of 2020. After a district-wide survey, district leaders decided to combine two options.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Will Host Virtual Graduation Ceremonies
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Earnest Winston announced graduation plans for the Class of 2020 at tonight’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education meeting.
Virtual Art Gallery: Elizabeth Palmisano
Elizabeth Palmisano’s work and voluntary service with youth, trauma survivors, and the under-served taps into the power of art, mindfulness, and experiential learning.
Mecklenburg County Woman Wins $25,000 A Year For Life Prize Using Online Play
Hadleigh Painter of Charlotte beat odds of one in 1.8 million in the March 26th Lucky for Life drawing and won the $25,000 A Year for Life prize.
Driver Dies After Crashing Into Another Vehicle During High-Speed Chase In Caldwell County
A driver who led police on a high-speed chase died after crashing into another vehicle in Caldwell County on Tuesday, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
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