Independence Day Holiday: What's Open And What's Closed
See what's open and what's closed for the Independence Day holiday in the Charlotte area.
North Carolina News
Basketball Court At Gastonia’s Erwin Park Is Being Transformed For Black Lives Matter Mural
Local Gastonia artists are transforming the basketball court at Erwin Park into a mural to honor the Black Lives Matter movement and community members are invited to help.
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor To Sue Over COVID-19 Orders
North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest informed Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper Thursday that he intends to sue over the way Cooper has imposed business restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impairment Suspected In Fatal East Charlotte Head-On Collision
CMPD says one person is dead following a head-on collision in east Charlotte early Thursday morning.
Panthers’ Coach Considers Kneeling During National Anthem
Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he’s considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice.
The 'Gritty' Details of the Saharan Dust Plume
The Saharan air layer isn't an unusual occurrence, but there's a reason you are probably hearing so much about this dust plume.
3 Wilmington Police Officers Fired Over Racist Rants
Three members of a North Carolina police department have been fired after a department audit of a video recording captured one of the officers saying a civil war was necessary to wipe Black people off the map and that he was ready.
Healthy Headlines: Seeking Care In An Emergency Department During The COVID-19 Crisis
You shouldn’t stop seeking care in an emergency department during the COVID-19 crisis. On today's Healthy Headlines, we take a look at important steps Novant Health has taken recently and the safety measures developed to protect patients and visitors.
Man Faces First-Degree Murder Charges In Salisbury Homicide
After a Wednesday night traffic stop, Salisbury Police made an arrest in the Green Street homicide case that happened early June.
Charlotte Forms Commission To Review Confederate Monuments
North Carolina’s largest city is forming a 15-member commission to address the city’s Confederate symbols.
Cooper Announces Statewide Mask Requirement; Extension of Phase Two
A double announcement on Wednesday by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to require masks and extend phase two of the reopen plan.
Gym & Bar Owners Frustrated By NC Phase 2 Extension
Disappointment from gym and bar owners, after Governor Roy Cooper extended Phase 2 of reopening in North Carolina for another three weeks.
A Fourth Person Has Died After Nearly 200 Shots Were Fired Into A Crowd At A Block Party In West Charlotte
With no arrests, police are urging more witnesses to come forward.
NC Gov. Cooper Announces Statewide Face Covering Mandate, Three More Weeks in Phase 2
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper along with public health officials announced Wednesday that the state will remain in 'Safer at Home' Phase 2 for three more weeks and that people across the state must wear face coverings in public to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Fiery, Not Freezing: Arctic Town Reaches 100º for First Time Ever
Charlotte hasn't hit 100º in five years, but a town in the Arctic just hit the century mark this week.
Travelers To NY, New Jersey, Connecticut Are Told To Isolate
New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates, including North and South Carolina, to quarantine for 14 days, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.
Charlotte Motor Speedway To Host Drive-In Movie Nights To Benefit Speedway Children's Charities
Fans invited to a night of film, fireworks, and family fun as America’s Home for Racing hosts a drive-in screening of “The Goonies” and a spectacular fireworks show on Wednesday, July 1 to benefit Speedway Children’s Charities.
Mecklenburg County Public Health To Host Free COVID-19 Testing Event
The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department will hold a COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-in testing event this weekend providing individuals with free testing regardless of insurance status.
