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NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund Launches For Thousands Hardest Hit By COVID-19
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the trade association behind NCβs $23.5 billion hospitality industry, has launched a relief fund to provide fast access to cash for restaurant and hotel workers immediately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Charlotte Man Charged For Lincoln County Vehicle Break-Ins
A Charlotte man has been charged in connection with several vehicle break-ins at a business in eastern Lincoln County, according to a news release.
Man Arrested For Shooting Another Man In Face Near Marshville
Deputies say they arrested a 55-year-old man for shooting another man in the face following an argument at a party near Marshville.Β Β
Tryon Medical Partners Open Second COVID-19 Remote Testing Clinic
Tryon Medical Partners announced today they are opening their second remote Covid-19 testing location for their patients at 1:00 PM at 900 East Morehead Street at a location that was formerly Artβs Barbecue Restaurant.
Third Arrest Made After Man, Woman Found Dead In Vehicle In North Charlotte
CMPD have identified 33-year-old Terry Connor Jr. as the third suspect in the murders of Siojvon Joseph and Asa Shannon. Connor was already in police custody for the murder of Brooks' Sandwich House co-owner Scott Allen Brooks.
Q&A: How Can The Huge Congressional Aid Package Help You?
Congress is poised to approve an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package that will provide one-time checks for most Americans and significant enhancements to unemployment benefits.
Are Gun Shops βEssentialβ Businesses During a Pandemic?
In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops arenβt essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus.
CMPD Animal Care and Control Pet Adoption | PHOTOS
There are many pets in need of a home during this difficult time. Consider pet adoption from CMPD Animal Care and Control.
Governor Cooper Announces Texting Tool To Access Food For Children
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877.
UNC Charlotte's Riley Howell Awarded Medal of Honor
A college student who died tackling a gunman at a North Carolina university was posthumously awarded one of the U.S.βs highest civilian honors on Wednesday, the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation announced.
A Charlotte Woman's Step-Brother, Believed To Have Coronavirus, Can't Get Treatment Abroad
Ben Perkins is stuck in Bogota, Columbia where he teaches english. A few weeks ago he started feeling sick after he went to a party. All the symptoms of coronaries: the fever, tired and cough. His step-sister is a student at UNC Charlotte.
Charlotte Senior Living Community Helping Seniors Stay Connected With Family
A senior living community in Charlotte, Waltonwood Cotswold, has found a way to keep residents connected to their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Census: Wake County Is Now North Carolina's Largest County Surpassing Mecklenburg
Wake County is now North Carolinaβs largest county, the U.S. Census Bureau said on Thursday as its annual population estimates show the county containing Raleigh surpassing Mecklenburg County.
Statewide 'Stay At Home' Order Issued Along With Similar Orders In Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, And Gaston Counties
Stay At Home orders have been issued for the state of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County, and Gaston County.Β Β
Shutdown Shout-Out: Former Panthers Team Up for COVID-19 Relief
In this Shutdown Shout-Out, we are recognizing former Panthers, Steve Smith and Jonathan Stewart who are teaming up with Elevation Church to provide a truckload of relief supplies to Charlotte through the non-profit, Convoy of Hope.
Sheriff: Woman Arrested After Leaving Newborn Baby In Plastic Bag Outside Marshville Home
A Marshville woman has been charged with attempted murder and child abuse after deputies say she abandoned her newborn baby boy outside her home Wednesday afternoon.
North Carolina Reports Second Resident COVID-19 Associated Death
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the second resident death of COVID-19. This news comes one day after the announcement of two deaths, one of which was a Virginia resident, caused by the novel virus in the state.
Nearly Half-Million Infected Worldwide With Coronavirus
The number of coronavirus infections closed in on a half-million worldwide Thursday, with both Italy and the U.S. on track to surpass China, and a record-shattering 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in a single week in a stark demonstration of the damage to the worldβs biggest economy.
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