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Christian McCaffrey Launches Campaign To Help Healthcare Workers

Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey on Thursday launched a fundraising effort to support healthcare workers throughout the Carolinas as they battle COVID-19.

Democrats Delay Nominating Convention Until Week Of Aug. 17

The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn’t think it would be possible to hold a normal convention in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.

CMPD: Three-Year-Old Accidentally Shot Himself In The Leg In West Charlotte

Police are investigating after a three-year-old accidentally shot himself in the leg in west Charlotte.

Car Shopping Online: Toyota of N Charlotte's Tips

Do your car shopping online with new tools from Toyota of N Charlotte!

Celebrating National Burrito Day with the Best Burritos in Charlotte

The Rising Crew Gives Suggestions on some of the Best Places to get a Burrito in Charlotte

A Record 6.6 Million Seek US Jobless Aid As Layoffs Mount

More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.

First North Carolina Inmate Tests Positive For Coronavirus

An offender at the minimum custody unit of the Caledonia Correctional Complex in Tillery has tested positive for coronavirus.

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British Man Runs Marathon In Backyard During Lockdown

James Campbell, a former professional javelin thrower, spent his 32nd birthday on Wednesday doing 20-foot shuttles from one end of his small backyard to the other after promising to run a marathon if one of his Twitter messages received 10,000 retweets.

Mecklenburg County EMS Worker Tests Positive For Coronavirus

MEDIC says a Mecklenburg County EMS worker has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Update: Missing 51-Year-Old Charlotte Man Located, Reunited With Family

CMPD says Anthony Benton has been located and reunited with his family.

Gaston County Police Charge Two Suspects For Homicide, Victim Identified

The Gaston County Police have arrested and charged two suspects for murder after a hit-and-run incident turned into a homicide.

Suspect In Two Charlotte Robbery Cases Arrested

CMPD detectives, along with the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, have charged 54-year-old Mario Roane for his involvement in two bank robberies.

CMPD Says Domestic Violence Incidents Up 18%, Shooting Into Occupied Dwellings Up 80%

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says domestic violence is up 18% for the month of March. They released the stats during a virtual news conference Wednesday.

New York Coronavirus Deaths Double In 3 Days, With Worst To Come

New York authorities rushed to bring in an army of medical volunteers Wednesday as the statewide death toll from the coronavirus doubled in three days to more than 1,900 and the wail of ambulances in the otherwise eerily quiet streets of the city became the heartbreaking soundtrack of the crisis.

YMCA Of Greater Charlotte Offers Free Childcare For Healthcare Workers

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte, which recently announced the temporary closure of all 19 of its branches and two overnight camps due to the global coronavirus pandemic, has temporarily refocused its efforts to serve frontline healthcare staff and to support YMCA employees impacted by this crisis. The Y will offer free childcare for essential Atrium Health and Novant Health employees at nine branches and has started an Emergency Staff Relief Fund to help staff furloughed as a result of the closures.

North Carolina Deputy Dies During COVID-19 Hospitalization

A North Carolina deputy died while hospitalized in intensive care for treatment of the coronavirus, the sheriff said Wednesday.

3-Year-Old Wounded In Drive-By Shooting In Kannapolis

Kannapolis Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left a 3-year-old suffering from life-threatening injuries, police said.

One Suspect Arrested, Another Wanted In Series Of Armed Robberies At McDonald's Across Charlotte

One suspect was arrested and another is wanted for a series of armed robberies that took place at several McDonald's restaurants across Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Wimbledon Canceled For 1st Time Since WWII Because Of COVID-19

Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won’t be played.

Census Day Arrives With US Almost Paralyzed By Coronavirus

Census Day — the date used to reference where a person lives for the once-a-decade count — arrived Wednesday with a nation almost paralyzed by the spread of the novel coronavirus. But census officials vowed the job would be completed by its year-end deadline.