State Adds Staff And Phone Hours As Unemployment Claims Rise
North Carolina is extending phone hours and adding more staff to respond to the growing number of people seeking help with unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.
An All-Star Virtual Graduation Awaits College Students
Though college students have seen their in-person graduations canceled or scaled back, one organization is promising to celebrate the Class of 2020 with a virtual all-star celebration featuring Eva Longoria, Andrew Yang, Liam Payne and more.
CLT After Dark, A New Virtual Variety Show, Launching With First Episode Featuring Luke Kuechly
CLT After Dark, a new weekly series of virtual programming, will launch on Thursday, April 30 with the first episode featuring former Carolina Panthersβ linebacker Luke Kuechly.
World Frozen In Time Amid Virus Lockdown | PHOTOS
Itβs early evening on a Friday, a time that signals the end of the workweek in many parts of the world and the middle of the weekend in most others.
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 cleaningΒ products due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Earnhardt Race Car Up For Auction To Fund Virus Relief Work
NASCAR team owner Richard Childress is auctioning off one of racing legend Dale Earnhardtβs 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.
Military Chaplains Pivot To Serve Soldiers In Virus Outbreak
Maj. Brian Miniettaβs 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: βA little patience ... yeah, yeah!β
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.
POLITICAL WRAP: President Trump Ramps Down Coronavirus Briefings; Plans for Next Stimulus
President Trump ramps down his daily briefings, after controversial remarks about using disinfectants to fight coronavirus. And will his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, be able to get his message out with so much attention on the virus?
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.Β
Harold Reid, Statler Brothers Bass Singer, Dies At 80
Harold Reid, who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers, has died after a long battle with kidney failure. He was 80.
Global Death Toll From Coronavirus Surpasses 200,000
As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing some lockdowns, while fears of infection made even some pandemic-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.
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.
CMPD Conducting Death Investigation After Female Drowned In Bathtub
On Friday, officers say they responded to a call for service at a residence on Ligon Court in the University City area. Β Β
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 Netflixβs βOuter Banksβ Explains Geography Gaffe
It was an editing oversight which may have led some viewers of the Netflix series βOuter Banksβ to think a town in central North Carolina is a ferry ride away from the coast, the showβs 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!
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