Chase Elliott Ends Week Of Misery With Overdue Cup Victory
Chase Elliottβs streak of bitter defeats in NASCARβs frantic first push of rescheduled races finally ended with his first Cup victory of the season.
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Carolina Panthers Agree To Terms With Free Agent CB Eli Apple
The Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Eli Apple.
N.C. Ballot Access Rule Changes For Pandemic OK'd By House
Temporary and permanent changes to mail-in absentee ballot rules in North Carolina and funds to improve safety at in-person voting sites this year during the COVID-19 pandemic received overwhelming approval Thursday by the state House.
RNC Responds To NC's Top Doc's Request For Written Plans: No Physical Distancing, No Masks
The Republican National Committee has responded to a letter from North Carolina's top doctor. Dr. Mandy Cohen asked the RNC to submit written plans that detail options that can be put into place depending on where Charlotte is in August in terms of the pandemic.
Furloughed Charlotte Airport Restaurant Workers May Lose Health Care Benefits
Hundreds of furloughed people working for the company that staffs the Charlotte Douglas Airport restaurants may soon be without health coverage.Β
Dozens Of Bars Across North CarolinaΒ Are Part Of A Lawsuit Against Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Order Keeping Them Closed
Now, state lawmakers are pushing back against the order.
With βA Wish And A Dream,β Gaston County Man Wins $1,127,585 Cash 5 Jackpot
A man in Mount Holly was buying a birthday cake when he decided to check a few Cash 5 tickets, and one of them won him a $1,127,585 jackpot.
Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Train In Salisbury, Victim Identified
A bicyclist struck by a train in Salisbury early Wednesday morning has died, Salisbury police say.
N.C. Senate Passes Bill To Allow Safe Outdoor Seating For Bars, Restaurants
The North Carolina Senate passed a bill today to allow restaurants and bars to expand outdoor seating equal to 50 percent of total occupancy.
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.
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.
