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Thousands March In Uptown Charlotte For Justice And Change In George Floyd Protest

Protestors want to see change in justice system

Hundreds Of SC National Guardsmen Deploying To Washington

South Carolina is sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital at the request of President Donald Trump to help tamp down unrest in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

Amid Outbreak, SC Officials Seek Safe Ways To Draw Visitors

A week into the summer season that typically drives South Carolina’s robust tourism economy, finding ways to safely draw visitors to the state amid the coronavirus outbreak is top-of-mind for officials discussing the state’s reopening.

NC Governor: GOP Must Prepare For Scaled-Back Convention

North Carolina’s governor said Tuesday that the GOP must prepare for a scaled-back Charlotte convention because of the coronavirus pandemic, with the national Republican chairwoman responding that organizers would begin visiting other potential host cities.

N.C. Absentee Ballot Access Measure Getting Senate Debate

A second North Carolina General Assembly chamber is pushing ahead with legislation designed to help voters access absentee balloting should COVID-19 make in-person voting risky for them.

Shut Down Unlikely Even As South Carolina Virus Cases Rise

There are plenty of signs in the statistics that South Carolina is seeing a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state.

Panthers Players Take Part In Justice Walk For George Floyd

Amid the growing unrest in the country following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police several Panthers players are making their voices heard.

Protesters Hold March In Charlotte Suburbs

Activists took their cry for justice to Charlotte's suburbs on Monday night. Hundreds marched through Dilworth and Myers Park, demanding justice for George Floyd and an end to police brutality.

Many Americans Experiencing Mental Anguish Over Country's Crisis, Counselor Offers Ways To Cope

From violent protest to deaths from Covid-19, many people feel hopeless

Cleanup Is Underway After People Vandalized Dozens Of Buildings And Businesses In Uptown Over The Weekend

Business owners tell WCCB the damage is taking away from the message of the protests.

Charlotte Bakery Launches Food Truck

Charlotte native and owner of BW Sweets Bakery, Frankie White, goes mobile with the launch of BW Sweets Express - a food truck serving the Charlotte Metro area with delicious desserts.

Business Owners Awake To Destruction After SC Protests

Some business owners in South Carolina swept up broken glass, boarded windows and took stock of ransacked shelves Sunday after protests erupted into violence across the state.

Michael Jordan: "Truly Pained And Plain Angry”

With protesters taking to the streets across the United States again Sunday, Michael Jordan released a statement on George Floyd and the killings of black people at the hands of police.

Virus Hurts North Carolina Counties' Hurricane Readiness

As hurricane season starts Monday, most of North Carolina’s coastal counties are grappling with shortfalls or concerns about equipment and resources as they balance the dual threat of tropical weather and the COVID-19 pandemic.

RNC Sets Wednesday Deadline For Response On NC Convention

The Republican National Committee says it wants to hear from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper by Wednesday on whether the state can fully accommodate the party’s national convention in August this summer.

Wccb News @ Ten: George Floyd Protests In Charlotte Day 3 Part 1

Uptown Sees Largest Crowd Yet On Third Day Of Charlotte's Protests

Several vigils and marches saw large crowds throughout the day in Uptown on Sunday. The George Floyd protests remained mostly peaceful but CMPD used crowd clearing measures when missiles started to be thrown later into the night.