York County Detention Inmate Tests Positive For COVID-19
The York County Detention Center (YCDC) has confirmed one positive case of COVID-19. Also, one additional inmate has shown symptoms of COVID-19, but has not yet tested positive.
Teachers Raise Concerns As Cabarrus County Schools Return to In-Person Learning
Cabarrus County Schools will return to "Plan B" on Tuesday, despite outcry from many teachers. Some say they're worried the school board is making a decision bowing to political pressure, rather than seriously considering the science and data.
Man Accused Of Stabbing Two People In Hickory Arrested After Standoff
A man accused of stabbing two people, including his mother, has been arrested after barricading himself inside a Hickory home Monday morning, according to Catawba County deputies.
Biden, Harris Take Break From Inaugural Prep To Mark MLK Day
Two days from the inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris pitched in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day service projects as a militarized and jittery Washington prepared for a swearing-in that will play out under extraordinary security.
Fisherman Saved From Sunken Vessel Off North Carolina Coast
Coast Guard officials say man has been rescued from his sunken fishing vessel of the North Carolina coast.
State Capitols Boarded Up, Fenced Off, Patrolled By Troops
A double row of chain-link fencing circles the Arizona State Capitol. Windows on the Illinois and Ohio statehouses have been boarded up. National Guard troops in camouflage and flak jackets and heavily armed state troopers were stationed at state capitals across the U.S. in advance of protests planned for Sunday.
10 Businesses Serving Cocktails To-Go In Charlotte, Limited Time Only
Restaurants are now offering cocktails to-go to support businesses during the pandemic, as health officials urge everyone to stay home to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
At King Event, Sanders Asks North Carolina Workers To Be “Drum Majors”
Better days for North Carolina are ahead if citizens take calculated risks and stand up to fight bigotry, poverty and racial injustice, a state Cabinet member said at Friday’s annual’s Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance by state employees.
North Carolina Governor Sending Another 100 Guard Members To Washington
Another 100 North Carolina National Guard members are going to Washington to help with security leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week, Gov. Roy Cooper’s office said Friday.
South Carolina State Parks Offer Mountains To Sea Virtual Field Trips
South Carolina state parks are offering virtual field trips to students who can’t travel in person.
Police: 3 Individuals Pose As CMPD Officers To Commit Fraud
Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers say they are investigating a group of fraudsters who posed as police officers on January 15th in order to get money out of their victim.
Charlotte Restaurant Celebrates MLK Day With A 'Pay What You Can Soup Kitchen'
Local restaurant Leah & Louise is holding a "Pay What You Can Soup Kitchen" lunch on Monday, January 18th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp North End.
Where MLK And Coretta Met And Studied, A Memorial Will Rise
A major memorial honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King is moving forward in Boston, where they met and studied in the 1950s.
Got Game: What Should New Panthers GM Scott Fitterer Do First?
In case you missed it, the search is over, Carolina has a new general manager and his name is Scott Fitterer.
Mr. WorldWide To NASCAR: Pitbull Joins Trackhouse Ownership
“Mr. Worldwide” is coming to NASCAR.
POLITICAL WRAP: Biden Inauguration; Tight Security in Washington
It's been 12 years since Joe Biden took the Oath of Office for Vice President of the United States. Things will look much different on Wednesday as Biden takes the Presidential Oath, amid a pandemic, and security concerns in Washington and across the country.
Protests Start Small At Newly Fortified Statehouses
Police and National Guard troops stood sentry at newly fortified statehouses Sunday ahead of demonstrations planned for the leadup to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, as authorities worked to deter a repeat of the recent riot that overran the U.S. Capitol. A few protesters were starting to gather in some cities, but streets in many others remained empty.
Kremlin Critic Navalny Detained After Landing In Moscow
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained at a Moscow airport after returning from Germany on Sunday, the prison service said.
Betty White Celebrates 99th Birthday
True to form, Betty White has something impish to say about her birthday Sunday. “Since I am turning 99, I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!” she told The Associated Press in an email.
Biden To Prioritize Legal Status For Millions Of Immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates given how the issue has long divided Democrats and Republicans, even within their own parties.
Hickory Police Search For Breaking And Entering Suspect
Hickory Police say they are searching for 44-year-old Chad Byrd who is the suspect in three breaking and entering cases.
Suspect Leads S.C. Troopers And Chester County Police In A High Speed Chase
Deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's Office say they were involved in a two-county high speed chase, with S.C. Highway Patrol, on Saturday morning that lead to a driver losing control of their vehicle and crashing.
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