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Shutdown Shout-Out: Common Wealth Charlotte

One of our Charlotte-area viewers, Lee, would like to give a Shutdown Shout-Out to Common Wealth Charlotte!

President Donald Trump Approves North Carolina’s Disaster Declaration Due To COVID-19

President Donald Trump has officially declared that a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina. This declaration will order Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Healthy Headlines: Virtual Care During COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Eric Warren, medical director of Novant Health Sports Medicine, joins Rising to discuss how you can receive virtual care from the comfort of your home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local Charlotte Subway® Restaurants Are Addressing The Coronavirus

Charlotte-area Subway® Restaurants are offering take-out orders and delivery for customers during the Coronavirus pandemic. To further help during this time, Subway® is also offering various specials!

US Jobless Claims Soar To Record 3.3 Million As Layoffs Jump

Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — more than quadruple the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus.

Uncc Student Talks About Coronavirus Recovery

UNCC Student Self-Isolates Before Testing Positive For COVID-19: "Best Decision I Could Have Made"

A UNC Charlotte student who tested positive for coronavirus is still recovering after she got mildly sick during a study abroad trip. She didn't think much of it until she got home. And the step she took next, likely kept countless people healthy.

Local Distillery Making Hand Sanitizer For First Responders & Health Care Providers

Doc Porter's in lower South End is a cozy local distillery known for craft spirits. No longer able to give tours and open the tasting room because of coronavirus, founder Anderw Porter saw an opportunity to help.

Many Coronavirus Risks Unknown for Expectant Moms and Babies

There's still a lot doctors don't know about the impact coronavirus could have on babies and expectant mothers. Local hospitals are taking extra precautions to make sure soon-to-be moms stay safe.

First Deaths From Coronavirus In Nc Reported

COVID-19 Related Deaths in Cabarrus County; Stay-at-Home Order Issued

Local and state leaders urging people to abide by the stay-at-home orders. The calls for compliance come as the first two COVID-19 related deaths in North Carolina are reported in Cabarrus County.

CMPD Needs Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

Police say they need your help identifying an armed robbery suspect in northwest Charlotte.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

FAQs: Cabarrus County Stay At Home Proclamation

Today, elected officials with Cabarrus County, the cities of Concord and Kannapolis, and the towns of Harrisburg, Midland and Mt. Pleasant announced a Stay at Home Proclamation for residents that will take effect March 26 at 5 p.m.

Shutdown Shout-Out: Noble Smoke

In this Shutdown Shout-Out, we are recognizing Noble Smoke who is helping to feed the less fortunate during the COVID-19 crisis. They are delivering meals to those in need as well as lunch for kids.

Shutdown Shout-Out: Cuzzo's Cuisine

In this Shutdown Shout-Out, we are recognizing Cuzzo's Cuisine who has provided free meals to more than 350 kids since COVID-19 shut down schools in the area!

Ada Jenkins Center Distributes Meals For Kids

Shutdown Shout-Outs: Ada Jenkins Center

Today we recognize Ada Jenkins Center for going above and beyond for communities during this time of need by distributing meals for kids.

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Chesterfield County Initiate Curfew, Closures Following Two New COVID-19 Cases

According to the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office, the county now has two new cases of COVID-19, which was reported by DHEC, bringing the total for the county to three. The county has decided, as an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus, to initiate a curfew which will begin on Wednesday, March 25.

NFK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Postponed To September 18-20

The NHRA and zMAX Dragway have announced the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, originally scheduled for April 24-26, will be postponed until Sept. 18-20. The move comes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is part of the NHRA's revised 2020 season schedule. Due to this schedule change, the Sept. 25-27 NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals has been canceled for 2020.