Pedestrian Struck, Killed On I-77 In Cornelius
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 77 in Cornelius Thursday morning resulting in part of the highway closing down for a duration of time, according to reports.
Is Sex Safe During The Coronavirus Crisis? It Depends.
Is sex safe during the pandemic? The short answer: it depends. A local sexual health and wellness doctor has answers about how and if intimacy is right right now for you and your partner.
Hickory Manufacturer Producing Medical Gowns For Healthcare Providers Nationwide
A Hickory manufacturer is meeting a specific need for healthcare providers nationwide.Β
County Commissioners Hear from Those Who Want to Re-Open Businesses
North Carolina has not met the federal guidelines for phase one of re-opening, but that's not stopping some from pushing to re-open businesses sooner. They spoke out to County Commissioners on Wednesday night.
Ticketmaster Says They Will Issue Refunds For Postponed Events Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Beginning May 1st, Ticketmaster says they will start issuing refunds for concerts and events that were postponed due to the coronavirus, according to Ticketmaster.
Union County Has 182 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 6 Deaths
As of April 22nd, Union County has 182 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and six deaths.
Charlotte Water Advises Clearing Water Lines In Unoccupied Buildings
Charlotte Water is advising building managers and owners to clear the water lines in unoccupied properties.
Two Suspects Arrested In Connection To Larceny In North Carolina, South Carolina And Georgia
According to Iredell County deputies, two suspects in connection to larceny of businesses in at least three states have been arrested after an investigation that started following a report in February from James River Equipment.
Four Indicted For Trafficking Meth In Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland Counties
A federal grand jury sitting in Charlotte returned yesterday acriminal indictment charging four individuals with federal charges for their involvement in aΒ drug conspiracy trafficking methamphetamine, announced Andrew Murray U.S. Attorney for theΒ Western District of North Carolina.
City Of Concord Approves CARE Funds For Local Charities, Creates COVID-19 Assistance Website
At a special meeting on April 21, the Concord City Council approved designating over $131,000 of federal CARES Act dollars to local agencies that are assisting Concord residents with critical needs.
Less Driving, Fewer Crashes Should Bring Cheaper Insurance
Those lightly traveled freeways and streets could be putting a few dollar bills into your wallet.
Southern States Largely Go It Alone In Reopening Decisions
Governors in 17 states have committed to regional coordination to reopen their economies during the coronavirus outbreak β but none are in the South, where leaders are going it alone, just as they did in imposing restrictions.
As People Stay Home, Earth Turns Wilder And Cleaner
An unplanned grand experiment is changing Earth.
Deputies: Tennessee Man Charged For Trafficking Over $200,000 Worth Of Marijuana In Iredell County
A Tennessee man has been charged for trafficking over $200,000 worth of marijuana after a traffic stop in Iredell County on Tuesday.
JCSU Announces New Date For 2020 Commencement Ceremonies
Johnson C. Smith University, like many other North Carolina colleges, made the action earlier this year to move classes online and close residence halls in response to the stay at home orders put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19 now the university has announced a new commencement date.
Chipotle Agrees To Record $25 Million Fine Over Tainted Food
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. agreed Tuesday to pay a record $25 million fine to resolve criminal charges that it served tainted food that sickened more than 1,100 people in the U.S. in outbreaks from 2015 to 2018 and sent sales plunging.
North Carolina Political Operative McCrae Dowless Now Facing Federal Fraud Charges
The political operative already accused in state court of absentee ballot fraud during a 2018 North Carolina congressional election now faces federal charges of fraudulently receiving Social Security benefits while getting paid for political work, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Mary C. Curtis: Reopening NC & Relief Bill for Small Businesses
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the plans to reopen North Carolina and the relief bill on the way to help small businesses.
Top North Carolina Judge: Magistrates Must Keep Marrying
All North Carolina couples should again be able to marry before a local magistrate after worries over the spread of COVID-19 had led several counties to halt such officiating.
Hundreds Demand North Carolina Governor End Stay-Home Order
Hundreds of people angry and frustrated with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooperβs stay-at-home order designed to blunt COVID-19 marched around his home Tuesday, demanding that he cancel the restriction now to unleash the stateβs economy.
A Charlotte Woman Finally Discovers How She Caught Coronavirus Despite Self-Isolating At Home For Three Weeks
She says an epidemiologist called, saying they traced her exposure to the pharmacy keypad.
Doctors Worried People With Serious Non-Coronavirus Issues May Be Afraid to Go to Hospitals
Local doctors are noticing an alarming trend, due to concerns about coronavirus. Some patients are afraid to come to the hospital, even if they're experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.
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