Missing 72-Year-Old Chester Woman Located
According to City of Chester officials, a missing 72-year-old woman has been found and confirmed to be safe.
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NCDHHS Launches Testing Initiative For Nursing Homes
“We are using every tool we have to respond to COVID-19,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D. “Building on North Carolina’s early and aggressive actions to protect residents who live in long-term care settings, DHHS will pay for proactive testing of staff and residents in all nursing homes to slow the spread of COVID-19.”
Man Wanted After Fatal Caldwell County Shooting
The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office investigators are searching for a suspect after a fatal Caldwell County shooting Monday night.
As July 4 Approaches, SC Health Officials Urge Staying Home
As South Carolina approaches a holiday weekend often an anchor for its typically booming tourism industry, and the state’s numbers of positive coronavirus tests continue to rise, public health officials are encouraging people to just stay home.
Chief Justice Extends Several Emergency Orders For NC Courts
The chief justice of North Carolina’s Supreme Court is extending various emergency directives in the state’s courts in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Papa John's And Shaquille O'Neal Launch New Shaq-a-Roni Pizza
Papa John’s will donate one dollar from every Shaq-a-Roni sold through August 23, 2020, to The Papa John’s Foundation for Building Community, which supports communities as they work together for equality, fairness, respect, and opportunity for all.
WATCH: Former Panthers' QB1 Cam Newton Says "I'm At Your Neck" In Farewell Video
Former Carolina Panthers QB1 Cam Newton takes shots at the Panthers in his farewell video.
Police: Man Shot, Killed In North Charlotte
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, a man was shot and killed in north Charlotte late Monday night.
Free COVID-19 Testing Available On June 30th In Northwest Charlotte
Carolina Therapeutic Services First and MCI Diagnostics Laboratory, in partnership with Boom Car Wash, presents FREE walk-up or drive-thru COVID-19 testing for Charlotte area residents.
COVID-19: More Than 1,000 People Hospitalized In South Carolina
South Carolina hospitals now hold more than 1,000 patients with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, and more than 10 localities have ordered people to wear masks to fight transmission of the coronavirus that causes the disease.
East Spencer Police Dept. Reserve Officer Off The Job After Problematic Facebook Posts
A local police officer is off the job after posts on his Facebook page about driving through protesters and suggesting the charges against the officer who killed George Floyd would be dismissed.
Coronavirus Latest: Lt. Gov's Lawsuit; Business Struggles
Governor Roy Cooper is set to face another legal challenge over business shutdowns due to COVID-19. It comes despite a growing number of cases across the state.
Union County School Board Member Resigns Amid Complaints Over ‘Racially Insensitive’ Social Media Posts
Dozens of community members complained to school board about posts on Travis Kiker's Facebook page
York County Officials Recommend Residents To Wear Face Coverings While In Public
Due to the increase in York County COVID-19 cases, York County Government and the York County Sheriff’s Office recommend residents wear a mask or some type of face covering when out in a public setting, around people outside of your household and especially when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Police: Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting At Gastonia Hotel
Police say they arrested a man following a fatal shooting at a hotel in Gastonia.
Mecklenburg County Offering Free Fans To Seniors, Individuals On Disability
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping senior adults and those receiving disability income to stay cool this summer by offering free box fans at six locations across the county.
Forest: Lawsuit Against Fall Rival Cooper Isn't Political
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said Monday his impeding lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper for unilaterally closing businesses and mandating face masks due to COVID-19 isn’t politically motivated, despite their November election matchup.
CMPD: One Dead, Three Injured In Fatal East Charlotte Crash
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department charged a man with involuntary manslaughter after a fatal east Charlotte crash left a 14-year-old dead and three victims hospitalized.
UNC Charlotte Releases Summary Of External Review Of Campus Shooting That Killed Two Students And Injured Four Others
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has received the external review it commissioned of the April 30, 2019, shootings that took the lives of Reed Parlier and Riley Howell and injured four other students in the Kennedy Building.
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