North Carolina Poison Control Urges the Public To Use Cleaners Safely
The North Carolina Poison Control (NCPC) says it has seen an increase in exposures to household cleaning products due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
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Earnhardt Race Car Up For Auction To Fund Virus Relief Work
NASCAR team owner Richard Childress is auctioning off one of racing legend Dale Earnhardt’s cars to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts.
Newman Says He Will Be Ready To Race When NASCAR Resumes
Ryan Newman said he will be ready to race when NASCAR resumes competition, which could be as early as May 17.
Alexander County Man Charged With Sex Offenses Involving Minor Following Investigation
A 47-year-old man is facing allegations of sex with a minor following an investigation in Alexander County.
Over $114,000 Raised for Humane Society of Charlotte Pet Palooza Rerouted
Over $114,000 raised for the Humane Society of Charlotte.
Military Chaplains Pivot To Serve Soldiers In Virus Outbreak
Maj. Brian Minietta’s eyes are locked down the barrel of a camera lens. He sways gently back and forth in silence, then his gruff voice belts out, in singsong: “A little patience ... yeah, yeah!”
Police: One Dead, Four Injured In Salisbury Shooting
A homicide investigation is underway following a shooting which left one person dead, and four injured, in Salisbury on Sunday morning.
UNC Charlotte Preparing Virtual Remembrance for One Year Anniversary of Campus Tragedy
Thursday marks one year since the campus tragedy at UNC Charlotte. A remembrance event will now be virtual, featuring music and guest speakers. The program will pay tribute to Riley Howell and Reed Parlier, who died in the shooting on April 30, 2019.
Driver Charged After Woman Killed In East Charlotte Hit-And-Run Overnight
The CMPD says a woman is in custody after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in east Charlotte Sunday morning.
NCDHHS Says Healthcare Provider Inadvertently Reported All Covid-19 Test Results As Positive
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says Vidant Health incorrectly reported all of their April 25th Covid-19 test results as being positive due to a data transmission error.
Wake Forest Fires Coach Danny Manning After Losing Stretch
Wake Forest fired coach Danny Manning on Saturday after losing seasons in five of his six years and only one NCAA Tournament appearance.
CLT's Retail Fashion Industry Turns Coronavirus Crisis Guilt Into Support For Each Other And Our Community
Charlotte's retail fashion industry members say they haven't felt comfortable asking people to pay for their services, talent or merchandise during the coronavirus crisis - until now. As WCCB TV's Morgan Fogarty reports, they've figured out a way to get their own grooves back, and also pay it forward.
CMPD: Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Child Exploitation
A registered sex offender has been charged for child exploitation after evidence was found at his residence Thursday, CMPD says.
Producer Of Netflix’s ‘Outer Banks’ Explains Geography Gaffe
It was an editing oversight which may have led some viewers of the Netflix series “Outer Banks” to think a town in central North Carolina is a ferry ride away from the coast, the show’s producer said.
Local Rare Beer Fundraiser Goes Virtual And Raises Thousands For Make-A-Wish
Despite the Whales for Wishes rare beer raffle and bottle share being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers took the fundraising online and the beer community's generosity did not disappoint and smashed last years total!
Mecklenburg County Looking To Loosen Stay-At-Home Restrictions, Drive-Up Church Services Now Allowed
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio and Public Health Director Gibbie Harris provided an update on the local response to Gov. Roy Cooper's stay-at-home extension as the county's positive case toll reaches 1,400 as of Friday morning.
NASCAR Teams OK To Work In N.C. Shops, A Key Step In Return
The governor of North Carolina said Thursday that NASCAR teams can work in their race shops if they maintain social distancing guidelines, clearing a potential hurdle to resuming the season in coming weeks.
Charlotte Students Create Mutual Aid Organization
A group of high school and college students in the Charlotte area are helping people affected by COVID-19.
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