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Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Train In Salisbury, Victim Identified

A bicyclist struck by a train in Salisbury early Wednesday morning has died, Salisbury police say.

N.C. Senate Passes Bill To Allow Safe Outdoor Seating For Bars, Restaurants

The North Carolina Senate passed a bill today to allow restaurants and bars to expand outdoor seating equal to 50 percent of total occupancy.

NASCAR Cup Race In Charlotte Pushed Back Day Because Of Rain

Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway — a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing.

A Charlotte Brewery Is Moving To Protect Its Customers With Advanced Air Purifying

Local hospitals and other retailers are also using the system.

Charlotte Yard Waste And Bulk Item Collection Will Resume Monday, June 1

Yard waste and bulk item collection services, which have been suspended since late March, will resume on Monday, June 1.

State Attorney General Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Charlotte Based A1-Towing Solutions For Price Gouging Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced Wednesday that he obtained a preliminary injunction against Charlotte-based A1 Towing Solutions, Inc. and its owner David Jewel Satterfield.

Timothy Ireland 7 Counts Of Misdemeanor Larceny

Officials: Longtime Charlotte Firefighter Arrested On Multiple Larceny Charges

A firefighter who has worked for the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) since 2008 is facing multiple larceny charges for a series of thefts between April and May, a news release stated.

Beverage Company To Add 226 New Jobs In Burke County

Unix Packaging, a California-based contract manufacturer of branded and private label beverages, will create 226 new jobs in Burke County, Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday. The company will invest $19 million to locate its first East Coast manufacturing facility in Morganton.

In Pandemic, Using Drones To Drop Medical Supplies From Sky

With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a box of medical supplies. Slowed by a little parachute, the box drifts downward and lands with a plop, less than 8 minutes after launch.

Elliott Ends Busch’s Win Streak, Collects $100,000 Bounty

Chase Elliott gained a measure of revenge against Kyle Busch on Tuesday night — and then let him know about it.

Police: Rock Hill Mother, Boyfriend Charged In Death Of 4-Year-Old

Following a death investigation of a 4-year-old child, a Rock Hill mother and her boyfriend were arrested on charges of homicide and child abuse, officials say.

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms, Hits South Carolina Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.

Some Local Gyms Getting Creative To Train Clients In Phase Two

Gyms and fitness studios are not supposed to reopen under phase two. The state health director saying gyms are high risk because of the indoor activity, where people are in close proximity with others. The loophole: outdoor fitness classes.

Atrium Health Announces Eased Visitor Restrictions

With North Carolina phasing in certain types of business across the state, Atrium Health will begin easing some of its visitation restrictions, while ensuring COVID-Safe standards are in place.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Report 3,366 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases And 78 Deaths

As of 2PM today, there were 3,366 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 78 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents. Data as of yesterday are further described below.

NC Secretary Of Health Sends Letter To RNC CEO After President Trump Threatens To Move RNC Over Gov. Cooper's Coronavirus Restrictions

North Carolina Secretary of Health Dr. Mandy Cohen has written a letter to the President and CEO of the Republican National Convention following President Trump's threat to move the RNC to another state if Governor Cooper's coronavirus restrictions didn't allow full participation.