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.
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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.
Union County Public Schools Says 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Now Available Online
Union County Public Schools (UCPS) says online kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now available to parents and guardians.Β
Alexander County Man Charged After Father Dies Following Domestic Altercation
Authorities say a man is in custody after his father was found dead following an altercation in Alexander County on Monday.
Busch Passes Cindric In Overtime To Win Xfinity Race In Charlotte
Kyle Busch normally celebrates his victories by climbing on top of his race car and bowing to the crowd.
Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers As Nation Battles Against Virus
President Donald Trump honored Americaβs war dead in back-to-back Memorial Day appearances colored by an epic struggle off the battlefield, against the coronavirus.
Hamlin Crew Members Suspended 4 Races Over Tungsten Drop
NASCAR on Monday suspended three critical crew members for Denny Hamlinβs team because a piece of tungsten fell off his car on the pace lap before the Coca-Cola 600.
How To Clean And Store Your Face Mask
Cloth face masks worn during the coronavirus pandemic should be washed regularly, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wilson's World: Lowe's Home Improvement Honoring The Fallen
For the second consecutive Memorial Day, Loweβs employees are designating a parking space to honor fallen service members. Each store has individualized the space, and will pause operations at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day to observe the National Moment of Remembrance.
Keselowski Wins 600 To Extend Johnson's Losing Streak
Brad Keselowski, in a contract year and trying to up his value in free agency, gave Roger Penske a victory on what should have been the most celebrated day in motorsports but was instead just a 6-plus hour NASCAR show.
Carolina Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $1.1M Sold In Gaston County
Check your lottery tickets! Lottery officials say someone has a winning ticket that was purchased at Lee's Quick Stop on North Main Street in Mount Holly in Gaston County.Β Β
