CMPD Chief, Community Activist Discuss Police Relations
CMPD Chief Kerr Putney and two community activists sat down for a candid conversation Friday that touched on race, trust, brutality and justice.
Alexander County Man βCouldnβt Stop Shakingβ After $230,724 Jackpot Win
Michael Mawhorter of Taylorsville has been playing the lottery since he moved to North Carolina, and on Wednesday, his commitment paid off to the tune of a $230,724 Cash 5 jackpot win.
President Trump: U.S. Cuts World Health Organization Ties Over Virus Response
President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has βtotal controlβ over the global organization.
Minneapolis Cop Who Knelt On Man's Neck Charged With Murder
The Minneapolis police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder.
As Trump Deadline Approaches, N.C. Wants More On Convention
North Carolinaβs top health official asked Friday for more details on how GOP leaders will protect attendees of a Republican National Convention this summer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chase Elliott Ends Week Of Misery With Overdue Cup Victory
Chase Elliottβs streak of bitter defeats in NASCARβs frantic first push of rescheduled races finally ended with his first Cup victory of the season.
Minneapolis Police Station Torched Amid George Floyd Protest
Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.
4-Time DUI Offender Gets 17-Year Sentence For Deadly Crash
A South Carolina man convicted of driving under the influence for a fourth time was sentenced to 17 years in prison in connection with a crash last year that left a 66-year-old man dead.
Carolina Panthers Agree To Terms With Free Agent CB Eli Apple
The Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Eli Apple.
N.C. Ballot Access Rule Changes For Pandemic OK'd By House
Temporary and permanent changes to mail-in absentee ballot rules in North Carolina and funds to improve safety at in-person voting sites this year during the COVID-19 pandemic received overwhelming approval Thursday by the state House.
RNC Responds To NC's Top Doc's Request For Written Plans: No Physical Distancing, No Masks
The Republican National Committee has responded to a letter from North Carolina's top doctor. Dr. Mandy Cohen asked the RNC to submit written plans that detail options that can be put into place depending on where Charlotte is in August in terms of the pandemic.
Officials: Rock Hill Man Charged With Solicitation Of Minor
A 20-year-old Rock Hill man has been arrested on two charges connected to the solicitation of a minor, according to the South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
With βA Wish And A Dream,β Gaston County Man Wins $1,127,585 Cash 5 Jackpot
A man in Mount Holly was buying a birthday cake when he decided to check a few Cash 5 tickets, and one of them won him a $1,127,585 jackpot.
Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Train In Salisbury, Victim Identified
A bicyclist struck by a train in Salisbury early Wednesday morning has died, Salisbury police say.
N.C. Senate Passes Bill To Allow Safe Outdoor Seating For Bars, Restaurants
The North Carolina Senate passed a bill today to allow restaurants and bars to expand outdoor seating equal to 50 percent of total occupancy.
NASCAR Cup Race In Charlotte Pushed Back Day Because Of Rain
Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway β a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing.
Violent Protests Rock Minneapolis For 2nd Straight Night
Violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked a Minneapolis neighborhood for a second straight night as angry crowds looted stores, set fires and left a path of damage that stretched for miles.
2.1 Million U.S. Workers Seek Jobless Aid, Raising Total Layoffs Since Virus Struck To Nearly 41 Million
Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs in the face of a deep recession even as more businesses reopen and rehire some laid-off employees.
'Bummed Out': SpaceX Launch Scrubbed Because Of Bad Weather
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.
SC Health Agency Leader Steps Down During Pandemic
The leader of South Carolinaβs health agency announced Wednesday that he is stepping down after a health scare to spend more time with his family as the state continues to fight the coronavirus.
Charlotte Yard Waste And Bulk Item Collection Will Resume Monday, June 1
Yard waste and bulk item collection services, which have been suspended since late March, will resume on Monday, June 1.
U.S. On Cusp Of Marking At Least 100K Deaths From Virus
The United States was on the cusp of marking at least 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a once-unthinkable toll that now appears to be just the beginning of untold misery in the months ahead as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen, crowds of unmasked Americans swarm beaches and public health officials predict a resurgence by fall.
