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.
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Union County School Board Member Resigns Amid Complaints Over βRacially Insensitiveβ 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 Sheriffβs 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 isnβt 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.
$138,292 Cash 5 Win βCouldnβt Have Come At A Better Timeβ For Concord Man
Kenneth Hertzog of Concord said picking his own set of numbers scored him a Cash 5 jackpot to the tune of $138,292.
Woman Facing Charges After Motorcyclist Killed In Catawba County
A woman has been arrested after Troopers say she hit and killed a motorcyclist in Catawba County over the weekend.Β Β
Charlotte 49ers Athletic Director Mike Hill Talks New Logo
The Charlotte 49ers are embarking on a new era with a brand new logo.
Source: Patriots Sign QB Cam Newton To One-Year-Deal
The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
POLITICAL WRAP: Coronavirus Mask Mandate; Presidential Poll Numbers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The debate over a mask mandate, just one part of how the coronavirus pandemic is becoming increasingly political. Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis has…
Charlotte Rapper DaBaby To Headline Virtual BET Awards Show
BET will celebrate its 40th year as a network, as well as it 20th awards show, on Sunday β but the event will go on virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.
It's The First Full Weekend Of North Carolina's Mask Mandate
The state reports more than 60,000 Coronavirus cases
Some North Carolina Law Enforcement Agencies Don't Plan To Enforce State's Mask Mandate
The Sheriffs of Gaston and Iredell Counties say Governor Cooper's order is unconstitutional and unenforceable
Belmont Police Say 84-Year-Old Man On Moped Killed After Collision In Front Of Grocery Store
Belmont Police say a an 84-year-old man on a moped died after he was hit by a vehicle turning into a grocery store Saturday morning. Β
Statesville Police Say 2-Month-Old Killed, Three Others Injured In Head-On Collision
A 2-month-old infant was killed and three others injured, following a head-on collision in Statesville, according to police.
Incoming CMPD Chief On Systemic Racism: "When You Have Enough People That Are Saying Itβs An Issue, You Have To Pay Attention To It"
Charlotte's soon-to-be top cop sat down with WCCB Charlotte'sΒ Alexandra Elich. Chief Johnny Jennings will take over as CMPD Chief next week. They covered a range of topics includingΒ Black Lives Matter, systemic racism and violent crime.
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