Iredell County Courts Cancel Sessions Amid COVID-19 Exposures
Iredell County court officials say most court sessions will be cancelled in the county the week of November 2nd-6th due to COVID-19 exposures.
Mecklenburg County Early Voting Sites
Early voting is creating long lines in Mecklenburg County.
Mecklenburg County Health Leaders Issue Safety Warning Ahead Of Halloween Celebration
County health director issued a list of do's and don'ts before trick or treating during the pandemic
Rock Hill Woman Creates Amazing Halloween Costumes To Help Her Sister "Feel Like The Other Kids"
After her sister suffered a traumatic brain injury sustained in a car crash in 2013, Brittany Craig says she began a tradition of creating epic Halloween costumes around her sister Brooke's wheelchair.
ESPN: Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence Tests Positive For COVID-19
ESPN reports Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss Saturday's game against Boston College after testing positive for coronavirus.
Charlotte To Light Up The City In Teal For Alzheimer's Awareness
The NASCAR Hall of Fame, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, and Romare Bearden Park will be lighting up teal on November 5th to raise awareness for Alzheimer's, according to a news release.
Charlotte Family Builds Halloween-Themed Candy Dispensary
A family in Southpark has figured out a way to safely hand out candy this Halloween, while remaining physically distant.
Health Officials: Two People Who Attended Trump Rally In Gastonia Test Positive For COVID-19
The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services is informing the public of two positive COVID-19 cases involving individuals attending the recent campaign rally in Gastonia at the Gaston Municipal Airport on Wednesday, October 21st.
CMS Moving Forward with K-5 Return to In-Person Learning Next Week
CMS is moving forward with plans to bring Kindergarten through 5th grade students back to classrooms next week. It comes despite a rise in local COVID cases and a shortage of school nurses.
Charlotte Fire Department And Piedmont Natural Gas To Host 'Candy Drop' On Halloween
The Charlotte Fire Department and Piedmont Natural Gas will hold a 'candy drop' for kids on Halloween as a safe alternative to trick-or-treating this year, according to a news release.
Students In Quarantine After SARS-CoV-2 Detected At A UNCC Residence Hall
Students at one UNCC residence hall are asked to quarantine themselves after the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, was detected in the wastewater on October 28th, according to a news release.
Governor Roy Cooper To Strengthen Eviction Protections For North Carolinians
Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order strengthening eviction protections to help keep North Carolina renters in their homes amid the pandemic, according to a news release.
New Concerns About COVID Spread at Gatherings as Cases Rise
The state is issuing a warning letter to a South End restaurant after video shows a crowd dancing inside, with few wearing masks. It comes as county health leaders put more emphasis on avoiding gatherings.
Health & Safety Take The Front Seat With Public Transportation During The Pandemic
At the beginning of 2020, Charlotte β like so many cities across the country β was bustling and busy with people traveling and going places whether it was just to a job around a corner or to the airport to leave the country.
Unionville Elementary Moves To Remote Learning After Positive COVID Cases
Union County Public School officials say Unionville Elementary is moving to remote learning for the next two weeks after two positive cases of coronavirus.
POLITICAL WRAP: Comparing COVID Responses; Supreme Court Nominee Vote on Monday
The parties, taking different approaches as the U.S. reaches a daily record high number of COVID cases. Meantime, Vice President Mike Pence remains on the campaign trail, despite several of his aides testing positive.
Washington State Discovers First 'Murder Hornet' Nest In U.S.
Scientists have discovered the first nest of so-called murder hornets in the United States and plan to wipe it out Saturday to protect native honeybees, officials in Washington state said.
State Suggests Tightening COVID-19 Restrictions in Dozens of NC Counties
As COVID-19 cases climb in Mecklenburg County, another death is reported in connection to the United House Of Prayer convocation events.Β
City Of Charlotte To Unveil Future Plan At Community Drive-In
City of Charlotte officials say they will reveal the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan while screening "Back to the Future" at a community drive-in on Saturday, October 31st.
Two Deaths Connected To United House Of Prayer Cluster; NC To Pause in Phase Three
Health officials in Mecklenburg County said on Wednesday that at leastΒ two people have died after contracting COVID-19 at a United House of Prayer convocation event in West Charlotte.Β
North Carolina Will Remain In Phase 3 Of Reopening
Governor Roy Cooper says North Carolina will remain in Phase 3 for three more weeks as health officials monitor coronavirus trends in the state.
CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' Superintendent Earnest Winston has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, according to a statement released by CMS.Β Winston says he went to the emergency room after he began showing symptoms during a leadership meeting.
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