A Fourth Person Has Died After Nearly 200 Shots Were Fired Into A Crowd At A Block Party In West Charlotte
With no arrests, police are urging more witnesses to come forward.
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NC Gov. Cooper Announces Statewide Face Covering Mandate, Three More Weeks in Phase 2
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper along with public health officials announced Wednesday that the state will remain in 'Safer at Home' Phase 2 for three more weeks and that people across the state must wear face coverings in public to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Travelers To NY, New Jersey, Connecticut Are Told To Isolate
New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates, including North and South Carolina, to quarantine for 14 days, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.
Slavery Advocate’s Statue Being Removed In Charleston, S.C.
The historic South Carolina city of Charleston was removing a symbol of its legacy on Wednesday, sending crews to take away a statue honoring John C. Calhoun, an early U.S. vice president whose zealous defense of slavery led the nation toward civil war.
Charlotte Motor Speedway To Host Drive-In Movie Nights To Benefit Speedway Children's Charities
Fans invited to a night of film, fireworks, and family fun as America’s Home for Racing hosts a drive-in screening of “The Goonies” and a spectacular fireworks show on Wednesday, July 1 to benefit Speedway Children’s Charities.
Mecklenburg County Public Health To Host Free COVID-19 Testing Event
The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department will hold a COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-in testing event this weekend providing individuals with free testing regardless of insurance status.
Large Huntersville Recycling Center Fire Closes Part of Statesville Road
The Huntersville Fire Department has closed part of a road in Huntersville due to a large fire Wednesday morning.
Gaston County Residents Take A Stand For And Against Removal Of Confederate Statue
Dozens appeared before county commissioners Tuesday night.
Bowling Alley Willing to Risk Fines to Reopen
The owner of a bowling alley in Mooresville says he's not waiting on permission from Governor Cooper to welcome customers back.
Charlotte City Council to Conduct 'In-Depth Review' of CMPD
We're learning more about Charlotte City Council's plans for an 'in-depth review' of CMPD. It comes as some have called on Council to redirect money from the department.
Family Of The Victims Killed During A Block Party In West Charlotte Are Speaking Out
Still no arrests in this case.
U.S. Animal Welfare Organizations Launch New Human Animal Support Service Pilot
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control and Human Animal Support Services (H.A.S.S.), a new animal welfare organizational model, was announced June 23rd, 2020. This new model recognizes pets and people as family-units and aims to keep them together. H.A.S.S. launches as a nation-wide coalition with 13 animal shelters across the U.S.
CMPD Chief Kerr Putney To Retire Effective July 1
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Chief Kerr Putney announced Monday that he is officially retiring effective July 1st.
Police: Winston-Salem Man Wanted In Gastonia Homicide Investigation
The Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Winston-Salem man charged with robbery and murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old man.
Charlotte Mayor Asks Governor Cooper To Require Face Masks Statewide
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles asked N.C. Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday for a statewide requirement to wear protective face masks in public to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas Increase Slowly Alongside Dip In Gas Demand
The rate at which gas prices are increasing across the country is slowing. North Carolina’s $1.98 average is the same as a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago and 45 cents less than a year ago. South Carolina’s $1.86 average is a penny more than a week ago, 21 cents more than a month ago and 38 cents less than a year ago.
North Carolina Creates Nation’s First Statewide Infrastructure Connecting Healthcare And Human Services
Through a public-private partnership, North Carolina has created the nation’s first statewide technology platform, NCCARE360, to coordinate whole-person care uniting traditional healthcare settings and organizations that address non-medical drivers of health, such as food, housing, transportation, employment and interpersonal safety.
Suspect Charged With Murder After Woman Shot, Killed At South Charlotte Apartment Complex
CMPD detectives have charged a suspect with murder after a woman was found shot and killed in a south Charlotte apartment complex on Monday.
McCaffrey, Thompson Look To Unite Charlotte Through Sports
Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is partnering with linebacker Shaq Thompson in an effort to unite the Charlotte community through sports programs for underserved youth through the “22 Together” program.
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