Mecklenburg County Park Staff Diagnosed With COVID-19
Mecklenburg County public health officials say four Park and Recreation employees have contracted coronavirus, according to a news release.
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Local Photographer Takes Free Headshots For Unemployed
Photographer Ryan Sumner has been taking free professional headshots for people who have lost their job because of the pandemic, as part of the "10,000 Headshots" campaign.
North Carolina Reports Seventh COVID-19 Related Death Of Inmate In Prison System
An offender housed at Albemarle Correctional Institution who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19. This is the seventh coronavirus death of an individual in custody at a North Carolina state prison.
Lucky For Life Serves Rowan County Man $25,000 A Year for Life For Breakfast
Mychael Patterson of Kannapolis was having breakfast when he learned his $2 Lucky for Life ticket beat odds of one in 1.8 million to win $25,000 A Year for Life in the June 15 drawing.
Wilson's World: Talking Soccer and Charlotte's New MLS Team, Charlotte F.C., with Sportswriter Richard Buxton
Wilson rounded out his week with a virtual visit with English sports journalist and author Richard Buxton to talk about Charlotte's new MLS team Charlotte F.C.
Deputies: North Carolina Professor Found Dead Weeks After Backlash
Authorities on Thursday discovered the body of a white North Carolina professor who recently announced his retirement amid backlash over his comments on social media, in which called the state’s governor “Massa Cooper” and compared coronavirus restrictions to living in a “slave state.”
To Photograph Comet Neowise, It Takes Patience And Placement
The newly discovered comet Neowise is only visible from Earth once every 6,800 years, and photographers who want to document it seek places with high elevation and little smog or light pollution. A place like North Carolina’s famed Grandfather Mountain.
NC Attorney General's Office: First Open Public Forum To Address Racial Inequality
The North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity will hold its first session where the public can comment on Tuesday morning, according to a news release.
Man Arrested For Concealment Of Death After 24-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Near Golf Course In Morganton
Burke County deputies say a man was charged with concealment of death after the body of a dead woman was located near the entrance of Mimosa Hills Golf Course in Morganton Thursday morning.
Man Charged With Murder Of 48-Year-Old In Southeast Charlotte Homicide Case
Police say the man that was located within several feet of Thursday morning's southeast Charlotte homicide has been charged with murder.
Man Files Lawsuit, Claims Union County Deputies Beat Him
A North Carolina man is suing after he said he was pepper sprayed, tasered and beaten by a group of Union County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop.
Stanly County Reports 768 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 9 Deaths
As of July 23, Stanly County Health Department reports 768 total positive cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths.
Trump To Visit North Carolina, Cite Work On COVID-19 Vaccine
The White House says President Donald Trump will visit North Carolina on Monday to tour a business that is participating in work on a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Woman Whose Arrest That Has Sparked Days Of Protests In Gastonia Is Speaking Out
A dozen people have been arrested.
Statesville Police Investigate Fatal Hit And Run
A man riding a mini dirt bike was hit and killed by a car on Tuesday, according to police.
U.S. Attorney's Office: 7 Charlotte Tax Preparers Charged With Fraud Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney's Office Officials charged seven Charlotte tax return preparers for conspiracy to defraud the IRS by preparing false tax returns for their clients and themselves on Wednesday.
Queen City Audio Video & Appliances Partners With Checkers For Neighborhood Ice Cream Giveaway
This summer may look a little different for many families as a result of COVID-19. Queen City Audio Video & Appliances, the Charlotte Checkers and Dippin Dots’ have teamed up to give one lucky neighborhood some summer cheer with an ice cream party hosted by Checkers mascot, Chubby!
Fans Are Key Factor To Save 3 Kickoff Games In Atlanta
There is no room for negotiation on one key point as Atlanta organizers consider multiple contingency plans for three season-opening games during the coronavirus pandemic: Without fans, the games can’t be played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
