South Carolina Parks Fill Up As Virus Death Toll Climbs
Several state parks in South Carolina quickly reached capacity Sunday on the first weekend they were open after a lengthy closure because of the coronavirus.
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N.C. Judge Orders Prisons To Detail COVID-19 Protections
A North Carolina judge has ordered public officials to turn over detailed information and what steps they are taking to prevent coronavirus outbreaks in state prisons.
Girl Scouts Making Face Masks For Health-Care Workers
Girl Scouts from Hornetsβ Nest Council have made over 1,000 face masks for healthcare workers in our region.
POLITICAL WRAP: Pressure on States to Reopen; Biden Addresses Sexual Assault Allegation
Growing pressure on states to reopen, amid continued protests. And Presidential candidate Joe Biden breaks his silence on a sexual assault allegation from a former Senate staffer.
Rescue Crews Recover Body Of Missing Boater On Lake Norman
Officials say they have recovered the body of a man in his forties who drowned after he fell off a tube being pulled by a boat on Lake Norman in Iredell County.Β
South Carolina "Home or Work" Order Ends Monday; Outdoor Seating Allowed at Restaurants
As more states push to reopen their economies, Governor Henry McMaster says he will lift the statewide "Home or Work" order on Monday. Also, people in the Palmetto State will be able to dine outside at restaurants.
Zach Creates His Own Golf Course And Goes Golfing
After successfully going through a basketball workout and a home run derby WCCB's Zach Aldridge is hitting the links.
Family, Friends Celebrate Life Of Charlotte Teenager Killed In Shooting
17-year-old Javion Sanders died Monday
There's Concern That Substance Abuse Will Sky Rocket Because Of The Coronavirus Crisis
Experts say record unemployment is a major factor.
Deputies: Concord Man Dies After Driving Around Barricaded Road Into Flood Waters
A Concord man has died after his vehicle got trapped in floodwaters in Cabarrus County, according to the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office.Β
Man Arrested For Series Of East Charlotte Break-Ins
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a man for a series of break-ins that happened in east Charlotte.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster To Allow Outdoor Dining At Restaurants Starting May 4th
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the statewide βWork-or-Homeβ order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May 4th. The governor also announced that beginning on May 4th, restaurants throughout South Carolina may provide outdoor customer dining service in addition to existing take out, curbside, and delivery services.
CMPD: 16-Year-Old Charged With North Charlotte Shooting, Identified Victim Dead
The 17-year-old victim, who has been identified as Javion Sanders, of a north Charlotte shooting died due to his injuries on April 27, according to officials.
For People Yearning Sun, SC Beach Hotels, State Parks Open
Officials are giving people in South Carolina plenty of chances to get outside and enjoy the sunshine this weekend after weeks of locked gates and shuttered hotels because of the coronavirus.
Distribution Of Potassium Iodide To Residents Within Emergency Planning Zone Of McGuire And Catawba Nuclear Power Plant On Hold
The five public health departments recommend residents and employers within the 10-mile radius of a Nuclear Power Plant keep their current supply of KI for emergency use.
FBI Seeks Victims In North Carolina Home Improvement Fraud
A husband and wife are wanted in connection with a home improvement scheme that defrauded elderly customers out of $2 million, the FBI said Friday.
Stewart-Haas Racing Partners With Novant Health To Combat COVID-19
Stewart-Haas Racing put two of its racing transporters to good use this week, picking up 2 million face masks and delivering them to Novant Health, replenishing its supplies and ensuring its frontline team members are protected.
Charlotte Shared Streets Pilot Program Creates Space For Social Distancing
The City of Charlotte is scheduled to begin implementing the Charlotte Shared Streets pilot on Saturday, May 9. This project is intended to support outdoor exercise; create a safer environment for people walking, wheelchair rolling, and biking; and promote physical distancing of at least 6 feet by identifying low-speed neighborhood streets as βShared Streets.β
Kansas City Chiefs' Reid On Breeland Arrest: 'We'll Let It Play Out'
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid has spoken with cornerback Bashaud Breeland following his arrest in South Carolina. Reid said Friday that the organization will allow the legal process to play out before making any decisions of its own.
