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North Carolina Officially In Phase 2 Of Reopening

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced today that the state will begin Phase 2 of reopening at 5pm on Friday, May 22nd.

Gov. Cooper, NC Coronavirus Task Force Launch Count On Me NC Campaign

Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Coronavirus Task Force announced the launch of the Count On Me NC campaign, a free online training for business owners and customers, Friday before entering into Phase Two of reopening.

North Carolina Jobless Rate Increases To 12% Amid COVID-19

North Carolina’s unemployment rate ballooned to just over 12% in April as the state dealt with a coronavirus-related economic slowdown, state officials said Friday.

Mecklenburg County Public Health Officials Provide Updates On The County's Response To The Coronavirus

Public health officials in Mecklenburg County hold a news conference to provide updates on the county's response to the coronavirus.

Atrium Health Creates COVID-Safe Environment For First Motorsports Race In North Carolina

New, one-of-a-kind MED-1 mobile hospital gets its first deployment at Charlotte Motor Speedway for Coca-Cola 600.

UNC, NC State To Resume In-Person Classes On Aug. 10

Two of North Carolina’s largest public universities announced plans Thursday for a condensed fall semester to guard against spreading COVID-19 as a top federal health official visiting the Charlotte-area stressed the importance of reopening the economy.

Registered Sex Offender Charged With Sexually Assaulting A Child In Lincoln County

A registered sex offender living in Lincoln County has been charged in connection to a chid sexual assault, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Is Now The 15th Largest US City

Charlotte has now been identified as the nation’s 15th most populous city, surpassing San Francisco, according to U.S. Census Bureau.

Northwest Charlotte Murder Suspect Killed By FBI Agent In Alabama

CMPD Detectives identified the alleged suspect of a northwest Charlotte murder, who was later located in Alabama and died after being shot by a FBI agent, police say.

Busch And Elliott Incident Could Spark New NASCAR Rivalry

Kyle Busch is NASCAR’s reigning Cup champion and the resident villain of the series. Chase Elliott has been voted most popular driver the last two years and is quickly building a loyal and rabid fan base.

Grant Williams’ Charlotte Living Arrangements Help Him Work On Skills

Celtics forward Grant Williams is accustomed to having roommates.

Bright Spot In New Post-COVID Recovery Survey Of Local Businesses

A bright spot in a new post-COVID recovery survey of local businesses. The Employers Association asked 150 of its members in the Charlotte metro area questions about the impact of the pandemic.

Some Gym Owners Say The News Of Phase Two Came As A Big Blow

Since North Carolina is still seeing an increase in cases of coronavirus, Governor Roy Cooper and health officials decided to keep gyms and fitness studios closed.

Local Nurse Is Helping The Homeless

A lot of people are struggling right now because of the pandemic.

Charlotte Motor Speedway To Salute The Troops At 61st Running Of The Coca-Cola 600

As has become tradition on Memorial Day Weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway will once again pay tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces with a rousing display of patriotism both before and during Sunday’s 61st running of the Coca-Cola 600.