North Carolina Liquor Sales See 12% Jump During Fiscal Year
Liquor sales in North Carolina jumped 12% during the fiscal year that ended on June 30, according to data from the stateβs Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
POLITICAL WRAP: Unemployment Benefits; Latest on Race for White House
Millions of jobless Americans are waiting on Congress to decide whether to extend a $600 weekly boost to unemployment benefits. Republicans are proposing another $1200 stimulus check, while offering unemployment benefits that would replace a laid-off worker's wages by up to 70 percent.
Customers Show Support For Gastonia Business Owner Following Protests
Customers posted sticky notes encouraging the owner of Tony's Ice Cream shop to reopen
Mecklenburg County Park Staff Diagnosed With COVID-19
Mecklenburg County public health officials say four Park and Recreation employees have contracted coronavirus, according to a news release.
Local Photographer Takes Free Headshots For Unemployed
Photographer Ryan Sumner has been taking free professional headshots for people who have lost their job because of the pandemic, as part of the "10,000 Headshots" campaign.
North Carolina Reports Seventh COVID-19 Related Death Of Inmate In Prison System
An offender housed at Albemarle Correctional Institution who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19. This is the seventh coronavirus death of an individual in custody at a North Carolina state prison.
Lucky For Life Serves Rowan County Man $25,000 A Year for Life For Breakfast
Mychael Patterson of Kannapolis was having breakfast when he learned his $2 Lucky for Life ticket beat odds of one in 1.8 million to win $25,000 A Year for Life in the June 15 drawing.
Tropical Storm Hanna Strengthens; The Earliest "H-named" Storm In A Record-Setting Hurricane Season
Tropical Storm Hanna strengthened slightly Friday as it moves toward the Texas coastline, threatening to bring heavy rain, rough waters and strong winds, all while another tropical storm continued to approach the Caribbean.
Wilson's World: Talking Soccer and Charlotte's New MLS Team, Charlotte F.C., with Sportswriter Richard Buxton
Wilson rounded out his week with a virtual visit with English sports journalist and author Richard Buxton to talk about Charlotte's new MLS team Charlotte F.C.
Deputies: North Carolina Professor Found Dead Weeks After Backlash
Authorities on Thursday discovered the body of a white North Carolina professor who recently announced his retirement amid backlash over his comments on social media, in which called the stateβs governor βMassa Cooperβ and compared coronavirus restrictions to living in a βslave state.β
To Photograph Comet Neowise, It Takes Patience And Placement
The newly discovered comet Neowise is only visible from Earth once every 6,800 years, and photographers who want to document it seek places with high elevation and little smog or light pollution. A place like North Carolinaβs famed Grandfather Mountain.
NC Attorney General's Office: First Open Public Forum To Address Racial Inequality
The North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity will hold its first session where the public can comment on Tuesday morning, according to a news release.
Man Arrested For Concealment Of Death After 24-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Near Golf Course In Morganton
Burke County deputies say a man was charged with concealment of death after the body of a dead woman was located near the entrance of Mimosa Hills Golf Course in Morganton Thursday morning.
Man Charged With Murder Of 48-Year-Old In Southeast Charlotte Homicide Case
Police say the man that was located within several feet of Thursday morning's southeast Charlotte homicide has been charged with murder.
Man Files Lawsuit, Claims Union County Deputies Beat Him
A North Carolina man is suing after he said he was pepper sprayed, tasered and beaten by a group of Union County sheriffβs deputies following a traffic stop.
Stanly County Reports 768 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 9 Deaths
As of July 23, Stanly County Health Department reports 768 total positive cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths.
Trump To Visit North Carolina, Cite Work On COVID-19 Vaccine
The White House says President Donald Trump will visit North Carolina on Monday to tour a business that is participating in work on a COVID-19 vaccine.
Statesville Police Investigate Fatal Hit And Run
A man riding a mini dirt bike was hit and killed by a car on Tuesday, according to police.
U.S. Attorney's Office: 7 Charlotte Tax Preparers Charged With Fraud Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney's Office Officials charged seven Charlotte tax return preparers for conspiracy to defraud the IRS by preparing false tax returns for their clients and themselves on Wednesday.
Queen City Audio Video & Appliances Partners With Checkers For Neighborhood Ice Cream Giveaway
This summer may look a little different for many families as a result of COVID-19. Queen City Audio Video & Appliances, the Charlotte Checkers and Dippin Dotsβ have teamed up to give one lucky neighborhood some summer cheer with an ice cream party hosted by Checkers mascot, Chubby!
Fans Are Key Factor To Save 3 Kickoff Games In Atlanta
There is no room for negotiation on one key point as Atlanta organizers consider multiple contingency plans for three season-opening games during the coronavirus pandemic: Without fans, the games canβt be played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Ex-Redskins Become Washington Football Team For 2020 Season
The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name.
