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Homes With Grandparents Weigh Virus Risks As School Starts

Zita Robinson, who’s 77 and diabetic, has been careful around her granddaughter since the coronavirus pandemic took hold.

South Carolina Troopers Investigate A Death Of A Dirt Bike Rider

South Carolina troopers investigate a fatal single-vehicle collision on private property off Sonoco Road leaving one man dead, according to a news release.

Hungry? Check Out Optimist Hall For An Array Of Food Options

Located in the Optimist Park neighborhood between Uptown and Noda, this food hall features numerous vendors and retail stores.

South Carolina Reports 104,874 Confirmed Cases And 2,156 Deaths

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 986 new confirmed cases and 22 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 51 additional confirmed deaths and 6 new probable deaths.

A Cyclist Rides Along A Trail As The Ranch Fire Burns, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, In Azusa, Calif

California Wildfires Burn Amid High Risk Of Brutal Blazes | PHOTOS

Bone-dry vegetation fueled three wildfires near Los Angeles amid warnings Friday that the risk of new blazes erupting was high as temperatures spike and humidity levels drop during a statewide heat wave.

Georgia Trooper Charged With Murder In Traffic Stop Shooting

A Georgia state trooper was fired and charged with murder Friday a week after he shot a 60-year-old man who tried to flee a rural traffic stop, authorities said.

Road Closures For The 2020 Republican National Convention

This document outlines the Road Closures; Restricted Parking Zones; Local Travel Access Information/Checkpoints; and changes to public transportation in support of the 2020 Republican National Convention on Aug, 24th.

Catawba County Declares State Of Emergency

Catawba County declares a state of emergency Saturday, August 15th due to excessive rainfall in the County, according to a news release.

Homeless People Living in “Tent City” Have Until Friday to Leave | PHOTOS

Many people were left with no place to go during the Pandemic. A "Tent City" popped up with over 100 people at one point living in tents and other make shift shelters.

Edge On The Clock: Retail Shondemic Levels

Edge On The Clock: Retail Shopping Numbers Back To Pre-Pandemic Levels

Retail sales are back to pre-pandemic levels. David Blaine is preparing to uplift the world. Michael Jordan's shoes break auction records.

Church Uses Plexiglass To Divide Pews In Order For Members To Return

Pastor wants all members to feel safe whether online or in person.

CMPD Investigates A Drowning Death In McDowell Park

Investigators say a swimmer in Lake Wylie was struggling and found dead underwater by the Charlotte Fire Department.

Family Members Ask For Help Burying A Woman Who Died In A Collision In Northwest Charlotte

Family members of Lydia Garcia, who died getting hit by a pickup truck after saving a child chasing a ball into the street, are asking for help so they can bury Garcia in her hometown in Mexico.

New COVID-Safe Tour Offers Fans Unique Way To Visit Charlotte Motor Speedway

Fans looking for a little high-octane fun to wind down their summer need look no further than Charlotte Motor Speedway’s innovative new, COVID-safe “Fast Pass Tour.”

A TikToker Draws Attention To Derecho Destruction In Iowa After The Storm Tore Through The Midwest

The Midwest suffered widespread, destructive winds that has left many homes destroyed, over a quarter of a million people without power, and crops destroyed by the storm, according to the National Weather Service.

Rural Families Without Internet Access Face A Tough Challenge Heading Back To School

John Ross worries about his children returning to their classrooms this fall with coronavirus cases rising in Kentucky, but he feels he doesn’t have much of a choice: His family’s limited internet access makes it nearly impossible for the kids to keep up with schoolwork from home.

Dolly Parton Shows Her Support For Black Lives Matter Movement

Country music legend Dolly Parton has gone viral for her response to the Black Lives Matter movement. The 74-year-old told Billboard during an interview, "Of course Black lives matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No!"