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Town Of Cornelius Transitioning To New Solid Waste Provider July 1st
The Town of Cornelius will have a new solid waste provider beginning Wednesday, July 1st, 2020.
Board Member: Hans To Become Next UNC System President
North Carolina’s community college system president will become the next head of the University of North Carolina’s 17-campus system, a UNC governing board member said on Thursday.
North Carolina To Test All Prison Inmates, Staff Members
North Carolina prison officials released a plan Thursday to test all of its inmates and staff members for the coronavirus, following a court mandate ordering the state to release a proposal for universal testing by June 22.
Joe Brady, Teddy Bridgewater Connection Paying Early Dividends For Panthers
The Panthers are still relegated to meeting virtually, but they're making the most of their time together.
Meck. Co. Sheriff "Hates" That His Deputies Had To Arrest 43 People Thursday
Sheriff Garry McFadden says the group refused to re-locate, which sparked the conflict, not just between protesters and law enforcement but also a journalist who tells us a deputy assaulted him.
Grammy Nominated Charlotte Rapper DaBaby Hosts "Black Lives Been Mattered" Press Conference
Grammy nominated rapper and Charlotte native, DaBaby, will host a “Black Lives BEEN Mattered” press conference and conversation with elected city officials and community leaders on Friday at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture.
TSA Says Guns Seized Due To Improper Packing At Charlotte Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a gun at a checkpoint and four guns improperly packed in unlocked checked luggage this week at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Two Charged With Murder After Shooting At Matthews Hotel
Police say two people have been charged with murder after a man died following a shooting at a Matthews Hotel earlier this month.
Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas Announce Additional Help For Customers During Pandemic
Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas announced that they are adding steps to help customers who are suffering financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police: Alcohol, Excessive Speed, Reckless Driving Possible Contributing Factors In Fatal Wreck On Statesville Road, Victim Identified
Police believe alcohol, excessive speed and reckless driving were all possible contributing factors in a fatal accident that happened just after 4:30am on June 16th in north Charlotte, according to a news release.
Salisbury Approves Measure To Move Confederate Monument
The North Carolina city of Salisbury has approved a measure that would remove an 111-year-old Confederate monument there.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 66-Year-Old Statesville Woman
At the request of the Statesville Police Department, the N.C. Center for Missing Persons has cancelled the Silver Alert for Gloria Oglesby Stevenson.
Atrium Health Opens New Emergency Care Facility on Providence Road
Atrium Health is opening a new Emergency Department, Atrium Health Providence, on Tuesday, June 23.
Phil Snow Faces Huge Task Restoring Once-Proud Panthers Defense
Panthers new defensive coordinator Phil Snow is well aware of the big challenge ahead.
Cabarrus County Man Wins $100,000 Extreme Cash Prize
Alton Allman of Concord shops at his local Circle K regularly, and on Wednesday, his normal stop produced a $100,000 Extreme Cash win.
Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Coworker In Monroe Located And Arrested In South Carolina
A man who allegedly shot and killed a coworker at a Monroe business was located and arrested in South Carolina, Thursday morning.
Luke Kuechly Introduces Duke's Mayo As Title Sponsor Of Charlotte College Bowl Game
Duke’s Mayonnaise is the new title sponsor of the regular-season college football game and postseason bowl game played in Charlotte. Duke’s Mayonnaise replaces Belk, whose contract ended last year.
1.5 Million Laid-Off Workers Seek US Jobless Aid, An 11th Straight Weekly Drop, As Economy Increasingly Reopens
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and employers bring some people back to work.
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