President Trump Signs Executive Order, Could Ban TikTok in 45 Days
The order will ban the social media app from operating in the U.S. in 45 days if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
Bar Owners Look For Alternatives As NC Health Officials Warn Of Their Dangers During The Pandemic
After four years in business, Abari Game bar in NODA is closing for good. The owner posted on Facebook that they would be unable to stay at their current location since they are unable to open under the state’s phase two reopen plan.
Republicans Push Kanye 2020, But Will It Really Hurt Biden?
Kanye West’s unlikely White House bid is getting help qualifying for presidential ballots in key states from Republicans around the country, fueling suspicions he’s being pushed to run by allies of President Donald Trump hoping to siphon support away from Joe Biden.
Cleveland County Rescue Mission Will Hold A Drive-Through School Supply Drive
Cleveland County Rescue Mission (CCRM) will hold it's first-annual "Back to School Bash," on August 14th where they will give school supplies to children in need, according to a news release.
Laid-Off Workers Endure Loss Of $600 Unemployment Aid
An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. A dental hygienist, pregnant with her second child, is struggling to afford diapers and formula.
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis Introduces A Bankruptcy Relief Bill For Landlords And Tenants
Republican Senator Thom Tillis introduced a bill that would change bankruptcy law to be more flexible providing relief to landlords and tenants amidst the pandemic, according to a news release.
Kings Mountain Police Charge A Man In A Stabbing
Kings Mountain police charged David Chambers with assault with a deadly weapon, after they responded to a stabbing shortly before 12 p.m. on August 5th on Cleveland Avenue.
U.S. Rescinds Global 'Do Not Travel' Coronavirus Warning
The Trump administration on Thursday rescinded its warnings to Americans against all international travel because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying conditions no longer warrant a blanket worldwide alert.
New Dental Office Coming Soon To Charlotte
Christopher McCain, DMD will soon be offering dental services to the community of Charlotte at his brand-new office, Dental Care at Berewick. The new full-service, state-of-the-art family dental practice is set to open on Thursday, August 20.
North Carolina State Prison Officials Finish Mass COVID-19 Testing
State prison officials say 2.1 percent of North Carolina offenders have tested positive for coronavirus.
Gov. Cooper: Trump's Coronavirus Strategy 'Nonexistent'
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday during an interview with The Associated Press that President Donald Trump’s administration still lacks a sufficient strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Hurricane Alpha? Amped Up Season Forecast, Names May Run Out
Already smashing records, this year’s hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season is about to get even nastier, forecasters predict. In the coming months, they expect to run out of traditional hurricane names and see about twice as much storm activity as a normal year.
Lack Of Study And Oversight Raises Concerns About Tear Gas
On June 2, Justin LaFrancois attended a protest against police violence and racism in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, where he planned to livestream the event for his alternative newspaper’s website.
New York Attorney General Seeks To Dissolve The NRA
New York’s attorney general sued the National Rifle Association on Thursday, seeking to put the powerful gun advocacy organization out of business over allegations that high-ranking executives diverted millions of dollars for lavish personal trips, no-show contracts for associates and other questionable expenditures.
Sheriff: Mother, Daughter Shot In Lincoln County, Suspect Found After Falling Down 50-Foot Cliff
Detectives say they arrested a man for shooting a woman and her 7-year-old daughter in the back. The suspect is then accused of falling down a 50-foot cliff.
Carolina Panthers Launch Voter Engagement Initiative As Bank Of America Stadium Serves As Early Voting Site
The Carolina Panthers and the Carolina Panthers Player Impact Committee are launching "Your Vote Counts," a nonpartisan initiative that aims to educate, register and mobilize voters in the Carolinas.
Police Say Excessive Speed Was Likely Cause Of Deadly Northeast Charlotte Wreck
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say excessive speed is the likely cause of a deadly wreck that happened on August 5th in northeast Charlotte.
1.2 Million Laid-Off Workers Seek U.S. Jobless Aid After $600 Federal Check Ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Facebook Deletes Trump Post Where He Cited Virus Misinformation
Facebook has deleted a post by President Donald Trump for the first time, saying it violated its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Plan To Provide A New Drinking Water Source In Monroe
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a plan allowing Duke Energy to draw water from Lake Tillery as part of The Yadkin Regional Water Supply Project, according to a news release.
Virus Testing In The U.S. Is Dropping, Even As Deaths Mount
U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to learn the results.
North Carolina Implements A New Immunization Rule For Rising 12th Graders
Students entering the 12th grade in North Carolina must get a vaccine to protect them from meningitis before attending school, according to a news release.
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