NASCAR Cup Race In Charlotte Pushed Back Day Because Of Rain
Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway β a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing.
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A Charlotte Brewery Is Moving To Protect Its Customers With Advanced Air Purifying
Local hospitals and other retailers are also using the system.
Charlotte Yard Waste And Bulk Item Collection Will Resume Monday, June 1
Yard waste and bulk item collection services, which have been suspended since late March, will resume on Monday, June 1.
State Attorney General Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Charlotte Based A1-Towing Solutions For Price Gouging Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced Wednesday that he obtained a preliminary injunction against Charlotte-based A1 Towing Solutions, Inc. and its owner David Jewel Satterfield.
Officials: Longtime Charlotte Firefighter Arrested On Multiple Larceny Charges
A firefighter who has worked for the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) since 2008 is facing multiple larceny charges for a series of thefts between April and May, a news release stated.
Beverage Company To Add 226 New Jobs In Burke County
Unix Packaging, a California-based contract manufacturer of branded and private label beverages, will create 226 new jobs in Burke County, Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday. The company will invest $19 million to locate its first East Coast manufacturing facility in Morganton.
In Pandemic, Using Drones To Drop Medical Supplies From Sky
With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a box of medical supplies. Slowed by a little parachute, the box drifts downward and lands with a plop, less than 8 minutes after launch.
Elliott Ends Buschβs Win Streak, Collects $100,000 Bounty
Chase Elliott gained a measure of revenge against Kyle Busch on Tuesday night β and then let him know about it.
Some Local Gyms Getting Creative To Train Clients In Phase Two
Gyms and fitness studios are not supposed to reopen under phase two. The state health director saying gyms are high risk because of the indoor activity, where people are in close proximity with others. The loophole: outdoor fitness classes.
Atrium Health Announces Eased Visitor Restrictions
With North Carolina phasing in certain types of business across the state, Atrium Health will begin easing some of its visitation restrictions, while ensuring COVID-Safe standards are in place.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Report 3,366 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases And 78 Deaths
As of 2PM today, there were 3,366 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 78 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents. Data as of yesterday are further described below.
NC Secretary Of Health Sends Letter To RNC CEO After President Trump Threatens To Move RNC Over Gov. Cooper's Coronavirus Restrictions
North Carolina Secretary of Health Dr. Mandy Cohen has written a letter to the President and CEO of the Republican National Convention following President Trump's threat to move the RNC to another state if Governor Cooper's coronavirus restrictions didn't allow full participation.
Catawba County Father Charged With Child Abuse After Seriously Injured Infant Taken To Hospital
A Maiden father has been arrested and charged with child abuse after an infant was taken to the hospital with serious injuries last month.Β
NASCAR Champ Busch Backs Masks In Public As Common Courtesy
Kyle Busch says he supports wearing a mask in public so βwe all can take care of our neighborβ amid the coronavirus pandemic, a rare instance of the two-time NASCAR champion wading into a social issue.
UNC Charlotte's Commencement Ceremonies Could Be Moved To December
UNC Charlotte is moving forward to determine whether an in-person ceremony for May 2020 graduates can occur in December.
Tillis Runs First TV Ad Of Senate General Election Campaign
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis is talking about a nomadic childhood in the first general-election commercial of his re-election campaign.
Forecast: Pandemic Will Take $4B Bite Out Of State Revenue
Top state government fiscal researchers predicted Friday that North Carolina will collect $4 billion less in revenues over a two-year period than previously forecast as the pandemic-related economic slowdown continues.
Georgia Governor Offers State As GOP Convention Host Amid Virus
Georgiaβs governor is offering his state and its βworld-class facilitiesβ as the host of the Republican National Convention β a day after President Donald Trump threatened to pull the convention out of North Carolina if that stateβs Democratic governor didnβt assure Trump that the August gathering can go forward despite coronavirus fears.
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