Mary C. Curtis: RNC Convention Plans Moving Ahead
Charlotte moving forward with plans to host the RNC, but is it time to reconsider? WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on the local debate.
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Coca-Cola 600 Expected to Run Memorial Day Weekend with No Fans in Attendance
Drivers, start your engines! Governor Cooper is waving the green flag to allow the Coca-Cola 600 to run at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with no fans in attendance.
Mecklenburg County Will Rescind Stay-At-Home Order To Align With Less Restrictive State Order
Officials in Mecklenburg County say, on Wednesday, they will rescind the stay-at-home order to align with Governor Cooper's less restrictive order in place at the state level.
Mecklenburg County Magistrate To Resume Marriage Ceremonies May 1st
Officials say the Mecklenburg County Courthouse will resume marriage ceremonies on May 1st, 2020.
Huntersville Police Investigating After Pedestrian Hit And Killed By Vehicle
Huntersville Police say a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 73 and Terry Lane, according to a news release.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Teams With Red Cross, OneBlood To Host Blood Drives In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
Charlotte Motor Speedway Teams Up with The American Red Cross and OneBlood to host donation drives next week.
Stanly County Health Department To Conduct Covid-19 Contact Tracing
Officials say the Stanly County Health Department is is increasing contact tracing in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
CMPD: Man Arrested For Shooting Into Vehicle With Children Inside
CMPD have made an arrest after witnessing a suspect shooting into an occupied vehicle with two adults and two minors Monday evening.
Lincoln County Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault
Deputies have charged a Lincoln County man for child sexual assault in connection to an incident that happened earlier this month.
Gov. Cooper Says He Expects NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 To Take Place Memorial Day Weekend At Charlotte Motor Speedway
The governor of North Carolina said Tuesday that NASCAR can go forward with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway without fans in attendance at the end of May unless health conditions deteriorate in the state.
2020 GOP Convention Host City Accepts Grant Amid Virus Fears
The North Carolina city slated to host the Republican National Convention voted Monday to accept a federal grant for security-related costs, despite concerns the event may not proceed as planned amid the coronavirus pandemic.
CMPD: I-77 Southbound Shutdown Due To Crash After Car Chase
CMPD says Interstate 77 Southbound, just north of I-85, is currently shutdown due to a crash following a car chase.
Deputies: Two Suspects Charged For Theft Valuing $30,000 In Morganton
Burke County deputies have charged two suspects after responding to a theft on Drexel Road in Morganton on April 24, where two Ford Cutaway Van Trucks loaded with furniture were stolen with a total value of $30,000.
One Injured After Two Groups, Special Police Involved In Shootout At West Charlotte Gas Station
Police say at least one person was injured in a shooting between two groups and Allied Special Police officers at a west Charlotte gas station Monday night.
UNC Charlotte Announces New Chancellor-Elect
University of North Carolina System Interim President Bill Roper has named Dr. Sharon L. Gaber as the fifth chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Community Creates GoFundMe For Matthews Help Center
Derek James spoke with Mumukshu Brahmbhatt of Matthews Helping Matthews and former Matthews Mayor Paul Bailey about how the public can help local residents in their time of need.
Anthony Hamilton Teams Up With Novant Health
Anthony Hamilton talks partnership with Novant Health, new single, and quarantine life
Charlotte Schools Cancel Traditional Graduations Amid Virus
North Carolina’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools canceled traditional graduation ceremonies in step with other high schools and universities across the nation amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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