Cabinet Secretary Azar Visits Testing Site In North Carolina
A key booster of President Donald Trumpβs administration response to the new coronavirus and efforts to revive the national economy is visiting North Carolina.
Emergency Management Officials Warn About Flooding Across Area
Emergency management officials are warning people to take precautions due to flooding in some areas. Creeks and rivers have already spilled over their banks and into roadways in several places.
Rowan County Has 570 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 27 Deaths
Rowan County Health Department officials say the county has 570 positive coronavirus cases and 27 deaths as of May 20th.Β
NCAA Council Votes To Allow Voluntary Workouts For Football And Basketball Starting June 1st
According to Stadium Network's college football insider, Brett McMurphy, the NCAA Division I Council voted to allow voluntary workouts for approved sports beginning June 1st and continuing through the month of June.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Lifts Restrictions On Tourist Attractions And Recreational Sports
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that attraction facilities will be permitted to open throughout South Carolina beginning Friday, May 22nd.
Police: One Man Dead Following Life-Threatening Injuries From South Charlotte Crash
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a fatal crash in south Charlotte after a driver involved succumbed to his injuries after over a week in the hospital.
Ellen Gifts $25,000 To Charlotte Teacher Battling Cancer; UNC Charlotte
An eighth-grade math teacher battling cancer, in Charlotte, got the surprise of a lifetime on the Ellen Degeneres Show on Tuesday.
Charlotteβs First Seltzery, βSummit Seltzery,β To Open In Summer 2020
Summit Seltzery, Charlotteβs first seltzery concept, is scheduled to open in the Summer of 2020.
Deputy Chief Johnny Jennings Promoted To Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Police Chief
City of Charlotte Manager Marcus D. Jones says Johnny Jennings will be the next Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Police Chief effective September 2020.
Family Membersβ Powerball Picks Bag $1 Million Win For Rowan County Man
Jonathan Gonzalez of Salisbury asked his grandparents, his uncle, his father, and his sister for help with a Powerball ticket and the good luck they shared won him $1 million.
Stanly County Man Wins β$5,000,000 Fortuneβ
James Fleming Jr. of Albemarle saw his $20 scratch-off ticket turn into a $5 million top prize.
States Accused Of Fudging Or Bungling COVID-19 Testing Data
Public health officials in some states are accused of bungling coronavirus infection statistics or even using a little sleight of hand to deliberately make things look better than they are.
North Carolina Senate Republicans Unveil Must-Haves In Downturn
North Carolinaβs Senate Republicans unveiled spending priorities on Tuesday for the coming fiscal year, labeling what they consider their must-haves despite plummeting revenues due to the COVID-19 economic downturn.
Davidson Commissioners Decide Against Requirement to Wear Masks
Concern from residents led town leaders in Davidson to consider a requirement that people wear masks in public.
Charlotte Company Expanding, Hiring 250 Sales Reps Immediately
If you've been laid off from the service, hospitality or tourism industries because of the coronavirus crisis, there is a company that wants to hire you. TRANZACT is hiring 250 sales reps immediately in Charlotte.
Police: Concord Man Had $220,000 Cash And 67 Pounds Of Marijuana Inside Home
The Concord Police Department says they arrested a 20-year-old man after finding approximately $220,000 in cash and 67 pounds of marijuana inside his home after executing a search warrant.
Johnson & Johnson Ends Sale Of Talc-Based Baby Powders
Johnson & Johnson has ended the sale of talc-based baby powders in the U.S. and Canada, and called on other cosmetic companies to end the use of talc in other loose powders.
Pier 1 Announces Plan To Close All Stores By Fall 2020
Pier 1 has announced that they plan to close all their stores by fall 2020.
Statesville Man Charged With Nine Counts Of Felony Second Degree Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
The Iredell County Sheriffβs Department charged a man after an investigation following information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children concerning sexual exploitation of a minor in the area.
Mecklenburg County Man Aims For $200 Million Jackpot, Hits $1 Million Prize
Kevin Yang of Matthews knows when to try his luck at draw games like Mega Millions and that insight paid off to the tune of a $1 million win.
Chester County Sheriff's Office Searching For Man Wanted For Attempted Murder
The Chester County Sheriffβs Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of 28-year-old man wanted for an attempted murder.
Police: Man Charged With Death By Vehicle After Fatal Northeast Charlotte Crash
According to a news release, CMPD charged a man after an investigation into a fatal northeast Charlotte crash that involved striking an occupied residence Monday evening.
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