McCaffrey: I Should Be No. 1 Pick In Fantasy Football Drafts
Christian McCaffrey has left no doubt as to who he thinks should be the No. 1 pick in this year’s fantasy football drafts.
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Coaches, Parents Concerned After High School Sports Delayed Again
Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools will reportedly not be allowing students to participate in sports during remote learning. This comes as the NC High school Athletic Association announces fall sports will be delayed again.
Bar Owners Look For Alternatives As NC Health Officials Warn Of Their Dangers During The Pandemic
After four years in business, Abari Game bar in NODA is closing for good. The owner posted on Facebook that they would be unable to stay at their current location since they are unable to open under the state’s phase two reopen plan.
Cleveland County Rescue Mission Will Hold A Drive-Through School Supply Drive
Cleveland County Rescue Mission (CCRM) will hold it's first-annual "Back to School Bash," on August 14th where they will give school supplies to children in need, according to a news release.
Laid-Off Workers Endure Loss Of $600 Unemployment Aid
An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. A dental hygienist, pregnant with her second child, is struggling to afford diapers and formula.
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis Introduces A Bankruptcy Relief Bill For Landlords And Tenants
Republican Senator Thom Tillis introduced a bill that would change bankruptcy law to be more flexible providing relief to landlords and tenants amidst the pandemic, according to a news release.
Kings Mountain Police Charge A Man In A Stabbing
Kings Mountain police charged David Chambers with assault with a deadly weapon, after they responded to a stabbing shortly before 12 p.m. on August 5th on Cleveland Avenue.
New Dental Office Coming Soon To Charlotte
Christopher McCain, DMD will soon be offering dental services to the community of Charlotte at his brand-new office, Dental Care at Berewick. The new full-service, state-of-the-art family dental practice is set to open on Thursday, August 20.
North Carolina State Prison Officials Finish Mass COVID-19 Testing
State prison officials say 2.1 percent of North Carolina offenders have tested positive for coronavirus.
Lack Of Study And Oversight Raises Concerns About Tear Gas
On June 2, Justin LaFrancois attended a protest against police violence and racism in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, where he planned to livestream the event for his alternative newspaper’s website.
Sheriff: Mother, Daughter Shot In Lincoln County, Suspect Found After Falling Down 50-Foot Cliff
Detectives say they arrested a man for shooting a woman and her 7-year-old daughter in the back. The suspect is then accused of falling down a 50-foot cliff.
Carolina Panthers Launch Voter Engagement Initiative As Bank Of America Stadium Serves As Early Voting Site
The Carolina Panthers and the Carolina Panthers Player Impact Committee are launching "Your Vote Counts," a nonpartisan initiative that aims to educate, register and mobilize voters in the Carolinas.
Police Say Excessive Speed Was Likely Cause Of Deadly Northeast Charlotte Wreck
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say excessive speed is the likely cause of a deadly wreck that happened on August 5th in northeast Charlotte.
Teachers In Union County Are Speaking Out About The District's Back-to-School Plan
The Union County school board is moving forward with Plan B. A hybrid of face-to-face and remote learning. Students will go to school once a week, based on the day they're assigned, then learn remotely the other days. All students will remote learn on Fridays.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Plan To Provide A New Drinking Water Source In Monroe
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a plan allowing Duke Energy to draw water from Lake Tillery as part of The Yadkin Regional Water Supply Project, according to a news release.
North Carolina Implements A New Immunization Rule For Rising 12th Graders
Students entering the 12th grade in North Carolina must get a vaccine to protect them from meningitis before attending school, according to a news release.
CMPD: Detectives Charge Two Brothers For Shooting A Woman In Front Of Her Child In North Charlotte
Detectives say two brothers have been charged for the shooting of a 22-year-old woman in the presence of her one-week-old infant.
Higher Purpose Church Will Host A Drive-Through Food Pantry
Higher Purpose Church says they are holding a Drive-Through Food Pantry Event on Saturday, August 29th to assist the community during the pandemic.
Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina Will Remain In Phase 2 Of Reopening
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says that the state will remain in "Safer At Home Phase 2," for another five weeks as everyone returns to school.
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