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2 Local Service Dogs Now Fully Trained, Ready To Be Adopted By Local Veterans

Two local service dogs are now fully trained and ready for adoption by local veterans in need.

NC Action Group Pleading For Lawmakers To Pass Rent, Mortgage Assistance

The group is pushing for lawmakers to pass House Bill 1200

Gov. Cooper Announces North Carolina To Move Into 'Safer At Home' Phase 2.5

Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that North Carolina can now take a 'modest' step into 'Safer at Home' Phase 2.5 which will allow gyms and other establishments to reopen.

Payments To Parents In NC Republicans' Virus Relief Package

The North Carolina legislature will reconvene briefly starting Wednesday to propose spending leftover federal COVID-19 relief funds to reach the pockets of parents, the unemployed and poll workers.

Rising's Derek James Voted 'Favorite Local Talk Show Host' By Elevate Lifestyle

WCCB News Rising's Derek James was voted "Favorite Local Talk Show Host" by Elevate Lifestyle.

White House Public Tours To Resume Sept. 12 With COVID Rules

Public tours of the White House, halted nearly six months ago due to the coronavirus outbreak, are set to resume later this month with new health and safety policies in place.

Charlotte Hornets Launch Voting Platform To Inspire Community To "Swarm The Polls"

Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) launched a new voting initiative for the upcoming 2020 elections entitled “Swarm The Polls.”

Gastonia Police Asking For Public's Help With 2015 Missing Persons Case

The Gastonia Police Department is asking for the public’s help with a missing persons case from September 2015.

UNCC Off-Campus Student COVID Cluster Identified, Recovered

UNC Charlotte officials announced Tuesday that eight students who tested positive for COVID-19 have isolated and since recovered.

Trump To Wade Into Racial Tensions With Visit To Kenosha

President Donald Trump is diving head-first into the latest eruption in the nation’s reckoning over racial injustice with a trip Tuesday to Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the objections of local leaders.

Gucci Mane Named In Suit Over South Carolina Club Shooting

Rappers Gucci Mane and Foogiano have been named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of a 23-year-old woman who was fatally shot during a concert at a South Carolina nightclub.

New Tropical Depression Forms Off North Carolina's Coast

Tropical Depression 15 formed off North Carolina’s coast Monday but was not expected to approach land, the U.S National Hurricane Center said.

Gyms Looking To Reopen Dispite Governor's Orders

More NC Gyms Plan to Re-open Tuesday, Defying Governor's Order

Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper is expected to ease more cornoavirus restrictions. Some gyms are tired of waiting on the Governor and plan to re-open their doors tomorrow regardless of what Cooper announces.

Six People Rescued From Flooded Apartment Complex In Salisbury | PHOTOS

Six people were rescued in Salisbury after flood waters inundated an apartment complex.

New Safety Protocols Released For Hoppin' After Viral Video Shows Woman Drinking From Tap

Hoppin' is implementing new safety protocols to "ensure the safety of our patrons" after a viral video shows a customer drinking directly from the tap at the popular SouthEnd bar over the weekend.

Cooper Announces State Wide Alcohol Curfew As Covid Metrics Stabilize

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Extends State-Wide Alcohol Curfew Through September

Gov. Roy Cooper announces that the state-wide alcohol curfew will be extended until October 2nd. Restaurants and bars are banned from selling alcohol past 11pm due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Aluminum Can Shortage Affecting Local Breweries

One of the most basic and mundane items is seeing a massive shortage -- the aluminum can. The impact is being felt locally, especially at breweries in our area which are already suffering because of COVID-19.

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Bank Of America Stadium Will Not Host Fans In Week 1

The Carolina Panthers released a letter to fans saying they won't be able to attend the home opener on September 13th at Bank of America Stadium due to COVID-19 restrictions.