Statue Of Former Carolina Panthers' Owner Jerry Richardson Removed From Bank Of America Stadium
The statue of former Carolina Panthers' owner Jerry Richardson is being removed from Bank of America Stadium.
NASCAR Says Confederate Flags Will No Longer Be Allowed At Events Or On NASCAR Owned Properties
NASCAR just released a statement saying they will no longer allow Confederate flags at their events or on their properties.
Mary C. Curtis: Calls For Police Reform
Calls for police reform continue to grow in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis two weeks ago. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the changes happening on the local level and across the country.
Protests Spotlight Racial Scars Around The World | PHOTOS
Just like coronavirus, racism pays no attention to borders.
NASCAR Set To Allow Fans Back At Miami And Talladega Races
NASCAR is set to allow fans back at the track for races this month at Florida's Homestead-Miami Speedway and Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway. All fans will be screened before entering and required to wear face coverings, among other revised protocols.
Biden Formally Clinches Democratic Presidential Nomination
Joe Biden has formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest.
Sen. Mitt Romney Joins Black Lives Matter Protest In DC
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney marched Sunday in the nation’s capital in a protest against police mistreatment of minorities, making him the first Republican senator known to do so.
Officials Urge Floyd Protesters To Get Coronavirus Tests
With New York City poised to reopen after a more than two-month coronavirus shutdown, officials on Sunday lifted a curfew that was in place amid protests of police brutality and racial injustice. But they also urged that demonstrators be tested for COVID-19.
Charlotte Protests | PHOTOS
Protests in honor of George Floyd continued for the second week in a row in Charlotte Saturday.
Cristobal Regains Tropical Storm Status, Sets Eye on Gulf Coast
Cristobal is now on a collision course with the Gulf Coast.
Graduating During A Pandemic
Yes, we are talking about all the students who don't get to participate in graduation related activities, proms, senior night as athletes, and much more because of the coronavirus.
Two Buffalo Police Officers Suspended After 75-Year-Old Man Shoved And Hurt On Video
Prosecutors were investigating Friday after a video captured police in Buffalo shoving a 75-year-old man who then fell and cracked his head, a confrontation that resulted in the suspension of two officers.
Twitter Disables Trump Campaign's George Floyd Video Tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim, in a move that adds to tensions between the social media platform and the U.S. president, one of its most widely followed users.
Unemployment Rate Falls To 13.3%, US Adds 2.5 Million Jobs
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added — a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic.
Bank of America Building-Sized Asteroid to Closely Pass Earth
Fortunately, this celestial star-slayer will keep a safe distance from our planet.
NBA Owners Approve 22-Team Season Restart Plan, Hornets Will Not Play
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.
1.9 Million U.S. Workers Seek Jobless Aid, A Ninth Straight Weekly Decline As More Businesses Reopen
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March, a sign that the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the loss of jobs.
Murder Charge Upgraded In George Floyd Case, 3 Other Cops Charged
Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time will level charges against three other officers at the scene, a newspaper reported Wednesday.
Parents, Educators, Experts Talk To Kids On Race Amid Unrest
As an African American parent, Cassandre Dunbar in Charlotte, North Carolina, always knew she and her husband would have “the talk” with their son, the one preparing him for interactions with law enforcement.
Trump Says GOP Is Pulling Convention From North Carolina
President Donald Trump said he is seeking a new state to host this summer’s Republican National Convention after North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.
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