Walmart Working To Get High Demand Products Restocked
Walmart says they are working to keep paper products and other high demand items stocked at their stores across the country, according to an email released to shoppers.Β Β
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Piedmont Medical Center Announces Visitor Restrictions Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Out of an abundance of caution, Piedmont Medical Center is expanding their visitation restrictions until further notice
Wells Fargo Employee Had Prolonged Contact With COVID-19 Patient
According to a news release, a Wells Fargo employee, who works on the 6th floor at One Wells Fargo Center in Charlotte, has been in prolonged and close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
March Madness: NCAA Tournaments Canceled Due To Coronavirus
The NCAA canceled its menβs and womenβs basketball tournaments on Thursday because of the spread of coronavirus, putting an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned.
Rich & Bennett's St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl Rescheduled Due To Coronavirus Concerns
The Rich & Bennett's 20th Annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl has been rescheduled as a result of the 'rapid evolution of the COVID-19 situation', a news release said.
Two Presumptive Positive Cases Of Coronavirus In Mecklenburg County
According to Mecklenburg County officials, there have been two people in the county who are testing positive for COVID-19.
12 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus In North Carolina, Health Officials Say
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-19's task force informed the public that the number of coronavirus cases have increased to 12.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Tanning Bed Risks
As spring and summer approaches, many people will seek a tan, including quick ones by using a tanning bed indoors. Dr. Emily McLean, a Novant Health dermatologist, joins Rising to tell all the facts and fiction related to using a tanning bed.
UCPS Closed Today Due To Water Boil Advisory For The County
Union County Public Schools are closed today, March 12, due to water boil advisory for the county.
Hospitals Restrict Visitor Access as Coronavirus Precaution
" All of our lives are going to change in some way in response to this virus," said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Wednesday during a news conference in Charlotte.Β
UNC Charlotte Will Move To Online Classes "Wherever Possible" Due To Coronavirus
The University of North Carolina System, including UNC Charlotte, announced they will begin remote instruction on Monday, March 23rd due to the coronavirus.Β
Lancaster Co. South Carolina Woman Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A Lancaster Co. South Carolina woman has tested positive for Coronavirus, DHEC says. She is in isolation in the hospital but there are still a lot of questions.
Suspect Officially Charged In Fatal West Charlotte Hit-And-Run Investigation
James Winston, the suspect in the case, has been released from the hospital and transferred to the Mecklenburg County Jail.Β
NCAA "March Madness" Basketball Tournaments Will Be Held Without Fans Due To Coronavirus
NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
South Carolina Officials Say They Are Investigating Possible Coronavirus Case In Lancaster County
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating one new possible case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Lancaster County, the agency announced today. This brings the total number of presumptive positive cases to eight, along with two confirmed cases.
Epicenter Festival Announces Onsite Entertainment And Food Offerings
With less than two months until the kickoff of the incredible spring festival season from Danny Wimmer Presents, the independent festival producer has announced additional onsite entertainment and unique food offerings for the second year of Epicenter, May 1, 2 and 3 at its new home at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.
Baxter-Fort Mill Spring Fest And St. Patrick's Parade Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The Baxter-Fort Mill Spring Fest and St. Patrick's Parade have been cancelled amid coronavirus community spread concerns.Β
Coronavirus Hotlines Open For S.C., N.C. Residents Including Specific Lines For Gaston and Mecklenburg County
On Thursday, the county opened a Coronovirus hotline for Mecklenburg County residents. People who think they might have symptoms or have questions can call: 980-314-9400
Mistakenly Released Inmate From Gaston County Located
According the Gaston County Police Department, Kyle Auten, who was mistakenly released from Gaston County Jail in February, has been located.
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