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.
Democratic VP Candidate Kamala Harris' Visit To Charlotte Rescheduled For Wednesday After Staffers Test Positive For COVID-19
Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris' campaign trip to Charlotte has been rescheduled to Wednesday after two staffers tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
Officials: COVID-19 Cases Could Be Tied To Church Events
Public health officials in North Carolina say at least nine cases of COVID-19 could be connected to a Charlotte churchβs convocation events last weekend.
Touch-And-Go: U.S. Spacecraft Sampling Asteroid For Return
After almost two years circling an ancient asteroid hundreds of millions of miles away, a NASA spacecraft this week will attempt to descend to the treacherous, boulder-packed surface and snatch a handful of rubble.
A Shift To Work-From-Home May Impact The Way Cities Attract Top Talent
There has been a major shift in the way people work. Business leaders say work-from-home may become a new standard and cities, like Charlotte, may need to rethink how top talent is attracted.
Cabarrus County Seeing Rise In Foster Care Cases Since Pandemic
A disturbing trend in Cabarrus County.Β The number of children in foster careΒ is on the rise.Β And, expert believe the pandemic is to blame.
Virus Surges In Key Battleground States As Election Nears
Rising coronavirus cases in key presidential battleground states a little more than two weeks before Election Day are the latest worry for election officials and voters fearing chaos or exposure to the virus at polling places despite months of planning.
Trump, Biden Go At It β From A Distance β In Town Halls
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to a pandemic that has reshaped the nation.
North Carolina Hits Grim COVID Record
2,532 new cases reported since Wednesday. The highest in one day.
North Carolina Health Officials Announce First Flu Related Death Of 2020-2021 Flu Season
Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Servicesβ Division of Public Health today announced the first reported flu-related death of the 2020-21 flu season, which occurred the first week of October and involved an adult over 65 years of age in the central part of the state. NCDHHS staff and leadership extend their sympathies to the family and loved ones of this individual during this difficult time. To protect the privacy of the family, the person's hometown, county, age and gender will not be released.
Long Lines Form As North Carolina Begins Early Voting
Long lines formed at polling places across North Carolina on Thursday as the battleground state kicked off early in-person voting.
Cooper, Forest Spar Over COVID, Economy At Governor's Debate
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest traded jabs over reopening the economy and dealing with the threat of the coronavirus pandemic during North Carolinaβs lone gubernatorial debate on Wednesday night.
First Lady: Barron Trump Tested Positive For COVID-19 But Now Negative
Melania Trump says her 14-year-old son, Barron, has tested positive for the coronavirus but has no symptoms.
North Carolina Teachers And Parents Invited To Remote Learning Conference
The North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) says teachers and parents are invited to a free virtual remote learning conference on October 28th.Β
Carolina Panthers Enter Intensive COVID-19 Protocol After Atlanta Falcons DT Tests Positive
The Carolina Panthers announced Wednesday that they have entered the NFL's intensive protocol after being exposed to Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Marlon Davidson. The Falcons placed Davidson on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday.
Olde Meck Brewery Founder Pens Open Letter After Coronavirus Cases At Mecktoberfest
The founder of Olde Mecklenburg Brewery released an open letter Tuesday, and addressed public concerns after two coronavirus cases were connected to the business's Mecktoberfest event.
Tillis In Washington After Clearance To End Virus Quarantine
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis attended in person the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday, one day after his doctor told him he could end his self-quarantine for COVID-19.
Deadline This Week For Some North Carolina Parents To Receive $335
Some North Carolina parents are running out of time to ensure they receive additional money for help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Election Workers Ready For Early Voting As COVID-19 Numbers Continue To Rise
North Carolina is one of more than 30 states nationwide seeing covid numbers increase.Β The surge has pushed the national average number of new cases to just under 50,000.Β
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