He Set Out To Mobilize Latino Voters. Then The Virus Hit.
Like many Americans, Ricky Hurtado had different plans for his summer.
WATCH LIVE: Presidential Candidate Joe Biden And Running Mate Kamala Harris Speak Together In Delaware
Presidential candidate Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris make their first in-person appearance as running mates onΒ August 12th at 4:30 p.m.Β
NCHSAA Postpones Football Season To Spring 2021, Other Sports Delayed
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced Wednesday a new sports calendar for the 2020-2021 school term which includes moving the high school football season to the spring.
Atrium Health Hosts Back-To-School Mental Health Discussion
Atrium Health will have experts speak with parents and students facing mental health challenges returning to school amidst the pandemic on August 12th, according to a news release.
Gaston County Police: 49-Year-Old Lenoir Man Charged With Multiple Sex Offenses Committed Against Children
A 49-year-old Lenoir man has been charged with multiple sex offenses by Gaston County Police following an investigation that was opened after a victim came forward.
Sheriffs Charge 2 For The Theft Of A Utility Trailer And Other Stolen Merchandise
Officers charge two for stealing a utility trailer on Clyde Pool Road, as well as various retail products, according to a news release.
Firefighters Investigate Fatal North Charlotte House Fire
The Charlotte Fire Department says the fatal house fire was accidental with an estimated property loss of $119k, and the fire remains under investigation.
Chester County Man Charged With Ill Treatment Of Animals Following Seizure Of 51 Dogs
Chester County Deputies have charged a Fort Lawn man after a search warrant led to the seizure of 51 dogs.
Aftershock Rattles Alleghany County As Governor Cooper Visits
A magnitude 2.9 aftershock on Tuesday rattled the North Carolina town where a 5.1 earthquake on Sunday shook items from grocery store shelves and caused damage to homes and businesses, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Pennzoil AutoFair Fall Event Canceled
Charlotte Motor Speedway, in partnership with the Hornetβs Nest Region of the Antique Auto Club of America, has announced that the fall Pennzoil AutoFair, scheduled for Oct. 22-24, has been canceled amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Biden Selects California Sen. Kamala Harris As Running Mate
Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major partyβs presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump.
Big Ten Pulls Plug On Fall Football Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Big Ten wonβt be playing football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19.
Carolina Country Music Fest Canceled For 2020
One of the biggest tourist draws to South Carolinaβs Atlantic coast is the latest to succumb to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trucker Injured, Fire Trucks Damaged In Rowan County Crash
A truck driver was injured and three fire trucks were damaged after a collision on Interstate 85 in Rowan County, the N.C. State Highway Patrol said Tuesday.
Financial Technology Company to Expand Headquarters, Adding 300 Jobs in Mecklenburg County
Retirement Clearinghouse, LLC (RCH), a leading national name in retirement plan services, will create 300 new jobs in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina Has First Reported SARS-CoV-2 Positive Case In Dog
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received its first reported case of a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 positive dog in North Carolina. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
Anson County Woman βStarted Screamingβ When She Saw $100,000 Prize
On Sunday, Lisa Smith of Polkton became the first winner of a $4,000,000 Gold Rush $100,000 prize.
Israeli Jeweler Makes $1.5m Gold Coronavirus Mask
An Israeli jewelry company is working on what it says will be the worldβs most expensive coronavirus mask, a gold, diamond-encrusted face covering with a price tag of $1.5 million.
Global Coronavirus Cases Top 20 Million As Russia Approves Vaccine
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide topped 20 million, more than half of them from the United States, India and Brazil, as Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a vaccine against the virus.
Silgan Containers Expanding Operations in Lancaster County
Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging, announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County.
McMaster Wants Public Reporting Of Virus Cases In Schools
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is calling on the state health department to report any COVID-19 cases among students and staff in public schools.
AAA: Pump Prices Continue To Push Cheaper Across Carolinas
For the second straight week both North and South Carolina are among the nationβs top 10 least expensive markets with pump prices continuing to push cheaper.
