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Concord Mother Charged After 3-Month-Old Dies From Co-Sleeping

A Concord mother was arrested and charged in the death of her 3-month-old daughter as a result of co-sleeping, according to police.

SouthPark Mall, Concord Mills, Premium Outlet All Reopening May 8th

Simon Property Group announced they are reopening SouthPark Mall, Concord Mills, and the Premium Outlet on May 8th.

CMPD Needs Help Locating Suspect Wanted For Cherry Neighborhood Shooting

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department need your help locating a man accused in a shooting that happened in the Cherry Neighborhood.

Final Talks On Virus Aid Package Next After House OKs Plan

North Carolina legislators got down Thursday to negotiating final details of their initial COVID-19 emergency package after the House approved a version more generous with federal funds than the Senate.

NASCAR To Resume Season May 17 With Seven Races In 10 Days

NASCAR plans to restart its engines with a flurry of races at two historic tracks.

Wake Forest Hires Steve Forbes As New Head Basketball Coach

Wake Forest has hired East Tennessee State's Steve Forbes as its men's basketball coach.

Coca-Cola 600 To Run Memorial Day Weekend

NASCAR will resume May 17 at Darlington.

Charlotte's 1st Virtual Running Event Raises Money For PPE

A virtual running event in Charlotte has raised more than $50,000 to buy personal protective equipment for local health care workers. The COVID-19 Miler started Monday and ends Sunday.

Charlotte Small Businesses Can Apply For Help

Company Offers $20K, 0% Interest Loans To Small Businesses In Charlotte

A small business services company called withco, with headquarters in New York City and Charlotte, is now taking applications from small businesses in Charlotte for zero percent interest loans up to $20,000.

A Genetic Testing Company Is Partnering With Local Businesses And Doctors

They're trying to make the coronavirus testing process easier, so you can even do it at home. All these tests require is a sample of your saliva.

UNC Charlotte Holds Virtual Remembrance On One Year Anniversary Of Campus Shooting

UNC Charlotte holds a virtual remembrance on the one year anniversary of the campus shooting.

CMPD Arrests Suspect Wanted For Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device

CMPD says Corey Rainey has been located and arrested. No other details have been released at this time.

Coca Cola 600 Expected To Run Memorial Day Weekend With No Fans In Attendance

Legendary Coca-Cola 600 Remains On Memorial Day Weekend

The 61st running of the legendary Coca-Cola 600 will take place on Sunday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. during Memorial Day Weekend as NASCAR brings live competition back to a worldwide broadcast audience on FOX and PRN.

More Than 300,000 North Carolinians File Initial Unemployment Claims In Just Two Weeks

Report: Charlotte Area Sheds 71,000 Jobs In First Quarter

The Charlotte region lost over 71,000 jobs in the first quarter of this year as businesses dealt with impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report by a regional business group.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Offering Free Grocery Delivery

Beginning May 1st, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing will begin using their flight of trucks and plumbers to help the Charlotte area by delivering groceries for free.

Suit Challenges Power Of 4 N.C. Towns To Run Charter Schools

A state law that allows four Charlotte-area municipalities to operate charter schools was challenged in North Carolina court on Thursday, alleging they would exacerbate racial segregation if allowed to open.