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Carolina Panthers Release 2020 Schedule

The Panthers will begin and end their 2020 regular-season schedule at home for the second straight year, opening up against the Raiders and closing with the division-rival Saints.

Arrests Made In Shooting Death Of Ahmaud Arbery, Men Charged With Murder And Aggravated Assault

A white father and son accused of fatally shooting a black man on a residential Georgia street were taken into custody Thursday and charged with murder and aggravated assault after a national outcry that no arrests had been made, authorities said.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Announce New 30-Day COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris announced a new 30-day COVID-19 testing strategy for the county on Thursday. The new aggressive style will include testing five percent of the county's population.

SC Vows To Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing; First In Nursing Homes

South Carolina health officials vow over the next two months to more than triple the number of coronavirus tests performed in the state.

North Carolina Flu Death Toll At 185, Including 2 Last Week

Two more people in North Carolina died from flu-related symptoms last week, raising the death toll to 185 with one week left in the reporting season, health officials said Thursday.

Governor Softens Order Over Jailed Texas Hair Salon Owner

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday removed jail as a punishment for violating his coronavirus restrictions following outcry by conservatives over a Dallas salon owner who was locked up for refusing to keep her business closed.

Why Has Toilet Paper Run Out During The Pandemic?

Blame the empty shelves on hoarders who stockpiled the plush paper goods.

Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Mecklenburg County Wins $1 Million Prize

Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million prize for someone who bought a ticket at a convenience store in Charlotte.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Closed North Carolina State Parks To Begin Phased Reopening May 9th

Following guidance from the Governor’s office and the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina’s state parks will increase recreational access and services beginning May 9.

Neiman Marcus Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Neiman Marcus, the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the first department store chain to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic.

Public Schools, University Of SC Hope For Fall Return

The University of South Carolina announced plans Wednesday to return to on-campus classes in the fall as public school educators brainstormed back-to-school ideas, both keeping in mind the need to protect students, professors and employees from the coronavirus.