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Beyond By Aerus Announces ActivePure Air Filtration System Kills COVID On Surfaces

Beyond by Aerus says ActivePure Technology is proven to kill SARS-CoV-2 virus on surfaces, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a news release.

Trump At Military Hospital; New Cases Among Allies Emerge

A feverish and fatigued President Donald Trump was spending the weekend at a military hospital for treatment of COVID-19, as new cases continued to emerged among some of the president’s top advisers and allies.

Former Carolina Panthers QB1 Cam Newton Tests Positive For COVID-19

ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter says Patriots QB Cam Newton tested positive for coronavirus, and will be out for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Charlotte Launches Hotel/Motel Accommodation Grant Program

The City of Charlotte says its Hotel/Motel Accommodation Grant program will give out federal CARES Act funding to owners of Charlotte hotels and motels.

CMPD Announces National Night Out Campaign Amid COVID-19

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says they will hold their annual National Night Out (NNO) campaign on October 6th to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Police Say A Man Died After Two Cars Got Into A Race In East Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says 21-year-old Daniel Knapp died after losing control of his 1999 Jeep Cherokee and hitting a tree while racing another car on October 1st around 10:40 p.m.

S.C. Governor Henry McMaster Lifts Restaurant Occupancy Limits

Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order to lift all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina immediately, according to a news release.

President Trump Taken To Walter Reed Hospital After Testing Positive For COVID-19

President Trump has been taken to Walter Reed Hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus, according to the White House.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Moves To Phase 3 Of Reopening Amid Coronavirus

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the state has moved into Phase 3 of reopening on Friday, October 2nd at 5pm.

CMPD: Detectives Investigate A CATS Bus Fatal Collision

Detectives say the driver of a 2004 Toyota Camry, 28-year-old Aishwarya Mudaliar, died after hitting a C.A.T.S bus on October 1st around 8:40 p.m.

Three Businesses In Belmont Closed For "Deep Cleaning" After Ivanka Trump Visit

Three businesses in Belmont are closed Friday for a "deep cleaning" after Ivanka Trump visited them Thursday while she was campaigning for the President. The President and First Lady have both tested positive for COVID-19.

Cinemark To Reopen North Carolina Theatres October 9th

Cinemark is reopening their theatres in North Carolina on Friday, October 9th.

Joe Biden And Dr. Jill Biden Both Test Negative For COVID-19

Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden underwent PCR testing for COVID-19 on Friday but the tests came back negative, according to a news release from the Biden For President campaign.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools See 3.2% Drop In Enrollment

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have experienced a 3.2% drop in student enrollment. That amounts to nearly 5,000 students.

Subaru Loves Pets: Featured Dogs Of The Week From CMPD Animal Care & Control

Help these furry friends from CMPD Animal Care & Control find a forever home! Subaru and Subaru South Blvd. will be donating $100 per dog adopted through CMPD Animal Care & Control during the month of October.

A Busy Week For Trump Before Positive Virus Test | PHOTOS

With just a month to go until the election, President Donald Trump had a busy schedule the days before he tested positive for the coronavirus, attending rallies, private fundraisers, a presidential debate and hosting events at the White House.

SC Governor: Restaurants Can Return To 100% Capacity Soon

Gov. Henry McMaster said Thursday that he will soon lift restrictions that allowed South Carolina restaurants to only fill half their tables because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rock Hill Woman Sentenced To Prison In Abuse Death Of Toddler

A 27-year-old Rock Hill woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison for failing to protect her toddler from deadly child abuse.

COVID-19 Delays Create Challenges For College Football Teams

The last time North Carolina went this long between games during a football season was in 1952, when a polio outbreak on campus forced the Tar Heels to cancel two games.

Tillis, Cunningham Spar Over Supreme Court, Absentee Voting

Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said in a debate Thursday night with Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham that the president’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court — if appointed — should not recuse herself in any potential cases involving the 2020 presidential election.