Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Northwest Charlotte
A rabies alert was sent out to residents in northwest Charlotte after a raccoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
Despite What You Are Seeing Online, Feds Say You Don't Have To Repay Your Coronavirus Relief Money
Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.
Officers Celebrate North Mecklenburg Hospital Workers With 'Parade Of Lights'
Multiple public safety officers conducted a βParade of Lightsβ on Wednesday, April 15, to praise the brave Health care workers at hospitals in the north Mecklenburg County area.Β Watch video from the parade below:
Common Heart's Mobile Food Pantry Supply Food For Hundreds During Pandemic
More people than ever need help to put food on the table because of the pandemic. Hundreds of cars packed a mobile food pantry in Monroe on Tuesday.
Mary C. Curtis: Battle Escalates Between Trump, Governors
President Trump, governors clash over who has the power to reopen the economy. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives her thoughts on the debate.
Caldwell County Names New Director For Board Of Elections
Caldwell County Board of Elections recently named Chad Barnes as director.
Child Sex Abuse Civil Lawsuits Filed Against Catholic Diocese of Charlotte
The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte is facing a pair of civil lawsuits over alleged child sex abuse. Two men argue the diocese didn't do enough to protect them.
President Donald Trump Halts U.S. Payments To The World Health Organization
President Donald Trump says he has directed a halt to U.S. payments to the World Health Organization pending a review of its warnings about the coronavirus and China.
Severe Weather Kills At Least 10 People In The Carolinas, Causes Widespread Power Outages
At least ten people were killed in the Carolinas after severe weather moved through the southeast early Monday morning. The storms also caused widespread power outages throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
Cleveland County Reports First Death Related To COVID-19
The Cleveland County Health Department is reporting the first death associated with COVID-19 in Cleveland County.
Two Men Charged For Breaking Into Business And Stealing $40,000 Worth Of Lawn Equipment
Iredell County deputies have charged two suspects for breaking into Hoover's Lawn & Garden and stealing lawn equipment. TheΒ business reported the incident on April 9.
Fort Mill Police Department Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
According to officials, an employee of the Fort Mill Police Department has tested positive for the coronavirus. This information was confirmed within the past 24 hours after the state recorded 3,439 cases on April 13.
Obama Endorses Biden, Says Former VP Has 'Qualities We Need'
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden on Tuesday, giving the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the partyβs biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures.
CMPD Makes Arrest In West Charlotte Homicide
CMPD detectives are conducting a homicide investigation after locating a victim with a gunshot wound in west Charlotte Wednesday morning.
Chip Ganassi Racing Fires NASCAR Driver Kyle Larson After He Used N-word During Virtual Race
Chip Ganassi Racing fires star NASCAR driver Kyle Larson after he used N-word during virtual race.
Two Rock Hill Teens Injured After Shooting, Attempted Murder Investigation Underway
Rock Hill police are investigating an attempted murder that left two teen victims in the hospital Monday night.
Bojangles' Gives Free Tea To Healthcare Workers, First Responders, And Law Enforcement
To show its appreciation to those in the community working to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Bojanglesβ is giving away any size of its Legendary Iced Tea to healthcare workers, first responders and law enforcement no purchase necessary.
IMF: Global Economy Will Suffer Worst Year Since Depression
Beaten down by the coronavirus outbreak, the world economy in 2020 will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund says in its latest forecast.
High Winds from Storm Leave Behind Damage Across Charlotte Area
Clean-up is underway after powerful storms moved through the Charlotte area early Monday morning. Thousands of Duke Energy customers are still without power as of Monday night.
Reports: Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey Signs 4-Year Extension Making Him Highest-Paid Running Back In NFL History
Carolina Panthers' running back Christian McCaffrey signed a four-year contract extension worth $16M a year, according to Adam Schefter.Β Β
Bernie Sanders Endorses Former Democratic Rival Joe Biden For President
Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Bidenβs presidential candidacy on Monday as he made a joint online appearance with the former vice president.
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