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Carolina Panthers Release 2020 Schedule

The Panthers will begin and end their 2020 regular-season schedule at home for the second straight year, opening up against the Raiders and closing with the division-rival Saints.

Local Businesses Prepare To Open In Phase 1 Of Reopening Plan

The revised stay-at-home order, allowing retail stores that were previously designated "non-essential" to open, could not have come soon enough for local businesses that have been closed for more than a month.

Charlotte Motor Speedway to Host Drive-In, Drive-through Graduation Ceremonies For Cabarrus County High Schools June 12-13

With area schools closed for the remainder of the academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Charlotte Motor Speedway is partnering with Cabarrus County Schools and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to give high school seniors a first-of-its-kind commencement for the state.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Announce New 30-Day COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris announced a new 30-day COVID-19 testing strategy for the county on Thursday. The new aggressive style will include testing five percent of the county's population.

SC Vows To Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing; First In Nursing Homes

South Carolina health officials vow over the next two months to more than triple the number of coronavirus tests performed in the state.

North Carolina Flu Death Toll At 185, Including 2 Last Week

Two more people in North Carolina died from flu-related symptoms last week, raising the death toll to 185 with one week left in the reporting season, health officials said Thursday.

Circle K Speed Street Announces New Dates

Charlotte's largest street festival, now in its 26th year, to be held Oct. 8 -10, 2020.

June 12-14 Pennzoil AutoFair Canceled Due To Pandemic

Due to circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, Charlotte Motor Speedway has canceled the spring edition of the Pennzoil AutoFair.

Lucky Numbers Gave Mecklenburg County Man A $2 Million Win

Claude Guezodje of Charlotte has been playing the same numbers on Mega Millions for almost five years, and on April 21 they paid off with a $2 million win.

Why Has Toilet Paper Run Out During The Pandemic?

Blame the empty shelves on hoarders who stockpiled the plush paper goods.

Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Mecklenburg County Wins $1 Million Prize

Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million prize for someone who bought a ticket at a convenience store in Charlotte.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Closed North Carolina State Parks To Begin Phased Reopening May 9th

Following guidance from the Governor’s office and the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina’s state parks will increase recreational access and services beginning May 9.

Neiman Marcus Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Neiman Marcus, the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the first department store chain to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic.

Public Schools, University Of SC Hope For Fall Return

The University of South Carolina announced plans Wednesday to return to on-campus classes in the fall as public school educators brainstormed back-to-school ideas, both keeping in mind the need to protect students, professors and employees from the coronavirus.