Police Say Excessive Speed Was Likely Cause Of Deadly Northeast Charlotte Wreck
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say excessive speed is the likely cause of a deadly wreck that happened on August 5th in northeast Charlotte.
1.2 Million Laid-Off Workers Seek U.S. Jobless Aid After $600 Federal Check Ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Facebook Deletes Trump Post Where He Cited Virus Misinformation
Facebook has deleted a post by President Donald Trump for the first time, saying it violated its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Plan To Provide A New Drinking Water Source In Monroe
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a plan allowing Duke Energy to draw water from Lake Tillery as part of The Yadkin Regional Water Supply Project, according to a news release.
Virus Testing In The U.S. Is Dropping, Even As Deaths Mount
U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to learn the results.
North Carolina Implements A New Immunization Rule For Rising 12th Graders
Students entering the 12th grade in North Carolina must get a vaccine to protect them from meningitis before attending school, according to a news release.
CMPD: Detectives Charge Two Brothers For Shooting A Woman In Front Of Her Child In North Charlotte
Detectives say two brothers have been charged for the shooting of a 22-year-old woman in the presence of her one-week-old infant.
Higher Purpose Church Will Host A Drive-Through Food Pantry
Higher Purpose Church says they are holding a Drive-Through Food Pantry Event on Saturday, August 29th to assist the community during the pandemic.
Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina Will Remain In Phase 2 Of Reopening
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says that the state will remain in "Safer At Home Phase 2," for another five weeks as everyone returns to school.
Judge Upholds Corruption Convictions Of Lindberg, Consultant
A federal judge has upheld the convictions of two men found to be trying to bribe North Carolinaβs top insurance regulator with large political contributions so that scrutiny of a defendantβs businesses would be eased.
Beirut Images Show Shattered, Dust-Covered City | PHOTOS
The aftermath of a massive explosion in the Lebanese capital of Beirut shows a shattered city covered in dust and debris.
Trump Considering Giving Convention Speech From White House
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that heβs considering delivering his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House after his initial plans to hold the event in two battleground states were foiled by coronavirus concerns and health restrictions.
Tropic Storm Isaias Whips Up Eastern US, Killing At Least 7
At least seven people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias battered the U.S. East Coast with rain and fierce winds after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina. Millions of people were without power on Wednesday after felled trees downed power lines.
Phoenix Hits 118 Degrees; Tops 1934β²s Previous Mark Of 115
It was a record-setting heat day for Phoenix.
Plans Moving Forward To Remove Controversial Confederate Statue In Gaston County
Gaston County plans to spend 200 thousand dollars to remove and relocate monument
Mecklenburg Co. Leaders to Consider "Compliance Ambassadors" to Enforce Mask Mandate
Wednesday night Mecklenburg County Commissioners will consider a new approach to enforcing the state's mask mandate. "Compliance Ambassadors" could be recruited to visit businesses and observe how the rules are being enforced.
Deadly Explosion Kills More Than 70, Injures Thousands In Lebanon's Capital Beirut
A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. There were hundreds of casualties, with bodies buried under the rubble, officials said.
Carowinds To Remain Closed For Remainder Of 2020 Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Carowinds will remain closed for the rest of 2020 due to challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. With the diminishing number of calendar days left in the 2020 operating season, as well as limited visibility from state and local officials as to when a park opening is possible, the decision has been made to remain closed.
Mecklenburg County Man Scores $200,000 Carolina Panthers Top Prize
Bobby Howie of Charlotte found himself the lucky winner of a $200,000 Carolina Panthers top prize.
With Cam Gone, Bridgewater Says Panthers Feel Like His Team
Cam Newton is no longer with the Carolina Panthers.
Leavine Family Racing To Close At End Of 2020 Season
Leavine Family Racing has sold its NASCAR team but will finish the season with driver Christopher Bell.
Isaias, Again A Tropical Storm, Spawns Wild Inland Weather | PHOTOS
Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain during an inland march up the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday after making landfall as a hurricane along the North Carolina coast, where it piled boats against the docks and caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people. At least one person was killed when one of its twisters hit a mobile home park.
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