Dozens Of Small Businesses Across Our Area Closing For Good Because of COVID-19
There's concerns more closures could be coming.
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Mecklenburg County ABC Board Donates Hand Sanitizer To Community Partners
After the Mecklenburg County ABC Board got a large donation of hand sanitizer, they reached out to share with community partners, according to a news release.
UNC Campus Workers File Lawsuit, Say Work Conditions Unsafe
Campus workers in the University of North Carolina system have filed a lawsuit saying working conditions are unsafe and that workers are reporting for work with inadequate protective equipment amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Atrium Health Holds COVID-Safe Town Hall Meetings For Schools
As school officials and parents carefully consider their best course of action for back to school this fall, Atrium Health is holding a virtual town hall meeting Thursday with K-12 educators, aimed at bringing them useful information from the system’s medical experts. It’s the first in a series of monthly town halls sponsored by Atrium Health for schools.
NCHSAA Postpones Football Season To Spring 2021, Other Sports Delayed
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced Wednesday a new sports calendar for the 2020-2021 school term which includes moving the high school football season to the spring.
Atrium Health Hosts Back-To-School Mental Health Discussion
Atrium Health will have experts speak with parents and students facing mental health challenges returning to school amidst the pandemic on August 12th, according to a news release.
Gaston County Police: 49-Year-Old Lenoir Man Charged With Multiple Sex Offenses Committed Against Children
A 49-year-old Lenoir man has been charged with multiple sex offenses by Gaston County Police following an investigation that was opened after a victim came forward.
Sheriffs Charge 2 For The Theft Of A Utility Trailer And Other Stolen Merchandise
Officers charge two for stealing a utility trailer on Clyde Pool Road, as well as various retail products, according to a news release.
Firefighters Investigate Fatal North Charlotte House Fire
The Charlotte Fire Department says the fatal house fire was accidental with an estimated property loss of $119k, and the fire remains under investigation.
Auger & Auger's Doghouse: Meet Coco!
This week in Auger and Auger's Doghouse we have Coco! Coco is about a year old and is an absolute sweetheart. She loves to be close to you and will climb on to your lap if you let her.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Weighs In On Kamala Harris As Joe Biden's VP Pick
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee made history with his selection of California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. As the pundits weigh in on political strategy, the 2020 election picture snaps into sharper focus for voters.
A Free Food Fridge In Uptown Vandalized
The community is coming together to help the local non-profit moving forward.
Pennzoil AutoFair Fall Event Canceled
Charlotte Motor Speedway, in partnership with the Hornet’s Nest Region of the Antique Auto Club of America, has announced that the fall Pennzoil AutoFair, scheduled for Oct. 22-24, has been canceled amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
Trucker Injured, Fire Trucks Damaged In Rowan County Crash
A truck driver was injured and three fire trucks were damaged after a collision on Interstate 85 in Rowan County, the N.C. State Highway Patrol said Tuesday.
Financial Technology Company to Expand Headquarters, Adding 300 Jobs in Mecklenburg County
Retirement Clearinghouse, LLC (RCH), a leading national name in retirement plan services, will create 300 new jobs in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina Has First Reported SARS-CoV-2 Positive Case In Dog
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received its first reported case of a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 positive dog in North Carolina. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
Anson County Woman ‘Started Screaming’ When She Saw $100,000 Prize
On Sunday, Lisa Smith of Polkton became the first winner of a $4,000,000 Gold Rush $100,000 prize.
Silgan Containers Expanding Operations in Lancaster County
Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging, announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County.
McMaster Wants Public Reporting Of Virus Cases In Schools
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is calling on the state health department to report any COVID-19 cases among students and staff in public schools.
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