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Authorities: Charlotte Worker Dies In Forklift Accident

An employee working at a North Carolina distribution center died Thursday in an accident involving a forklift, according to authorities.

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Music For Meals Supports Local Musicians And Benefits Second Harvest Food Bank

Music For Meals is a virtual concert hosted on WCCB Charlotte's CW that will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The benefit concert will air at 9pm on Saturday, May 16th on WCCB Charlotte.

And The Band Played On: How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Reshaping Charlotte's Music Scene

The Charlotte music scene was burgeoning before the coronavirus pandemic. Now, local music venues face uncertain futures and artists are looking for new ways to create content and engage with fans.

Prison Workers Get Free Testing; Gear Going To Nursing Homes

North Carolina government is offering widespread testing or protective equipment to workers in two of the more vulnerable living settings for COVID-19 outbreaks.

NASCAR Plans To Race Its Way Through The South In June

It will be a summer in the South for NASCAR: The stock car series announced Thursday it will stick to Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Florida and Alabama for June races — all of them without fans.

Stanly County Health Department Implements Drive-In COVID-19 Testing

The Stanly County Health Department is expanding access to COVID-19 testing throughout the county with drive-in testing.

ONLY ON WCCB: City Manager Passes Deadline To Respond To Citizens Review Board Decision On Danquirs Franklin Case

Months after the Citizens Review Board ruled CMPD Chief Kerr Putney erred in the decision that Officer Wende Kerl was justified in the fatal shooting of Danquirs Franklin.

As Models Indicate Increasing Cases; State Leaders Stay the Course

One of the leading coronavirus model predictors is now indicating a significant increase in the number of positive cases in the coming weeks. This as North Carolina leaders say they’re confident in moving forward with reopen plans considering the data they have.

COVID-19 Survivor Returns Home From Nursing Home

A local 77-year-old Coronavirus survivor is home on Thursday after leaving The Citadel Salisbury.

Brothers Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Announces ARS Cares Healthcare Heroes Initiative

Brothers Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, a part of the ARS/Rescue Rooter Network, is proud to participate in the ARS Cares Healthcare Heroes Initiative, a nationwide program recognizing the inspiring Healthcare Professionals keeping our communities safe during the current global pandemic.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Gov. Cooper: Phase 2 Will Only Start If Data And Indicators Remain Stable

“Our COVID-19 decisions are guided by the data and the science,” said Cooper. “We will use the time in this phase to keep a careful eye on the data and the indicators before we are ready to announce the start of Phase 2. North Carolinians should continue to stay home if they can and take precautions to keep themselves safe.”