Charlotte Man Charged For Lincoln County Vehicle Break-Ins
A Charlotte man has been charged in connection with several vehicle break-ins at a business in eastern Lincoln County, according to a news release.
Man Arrested For Shooting Another Man In Face Near Marshville
Deputies say they arrested a 55-year-old man for shooting another man in the face following an argument at a party near Marshville.Β Β
House Passes $2.2T Rescue Package, Rushes It To President Trump
Acting with exceptional resolve in an extraordinary time, the House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic.
Tryon Medical Partners Open Second COVID-19 Remote Testing Clinic
Tryon Medical Partners announced today they are opening their second remote Covid-19 testing location for their patients at 1:00 PM at 900 East Morehead Street at a location that was formerly Artβs Barbecue Restaurant.
Third Arrest Made After Man, Woman Found Dead In Vehicle In North Charlotte
CMPD have identified 33-year-old Terry Connor Jr. as the third suspect in the murders of Siojvon Joseph and Asa Shannon. Connor was already in police custody for the murder of Brooks' Sandwich House co-owner Scott Allen Brooks.
Around The World, Classrooms Are Eerily Empty | PHOTOS
Schools have shut their doors to students as tens of millions of people around the world are hunkered down in government-ordered isolation in hopes of stopping or at least slowing the advance of the coronavirus pandemic.
Q&A: How Can The Huge Congressional Aid Package Help You?
Congress is poised to approve an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package that will provide one-time checks for most Americans and significant enhancements to unemployment benefits.
Are Gun Shops βEssentialβ Businesses During a Pandemic?
In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops arenβt essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus.
Governor Cooper Announces Texting Tool To Access Food For Children
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877.
UNC Charlotte's Riley Howell Awarded Medal of Honor
A college student who died tackling a gunman at a North Carolina university was posthumously awarded one of the U.S.βs highest civilian honors on Wednesday, the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation announced.
Charlotte Senior Living Community Helping Seniors Stay Connected With Family
A senior living community in Charlotte, Waltonwood Cotswold, has found a way to keep residents connected to their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Census: Wake County Is Now North Carolina's Largest County Surpassing Mecklenburg
Wake County is now North Carolinaβs largest county, the U.S. Census Bureau said on Thursday as its annual population estimates show the county containing Raleigh surpassing Mecklenburg County.
Statewide 'Stay At Home' Order Issued Along With Similar Orders In Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, And Gaston Counties
Stay At Home orders have been issued for the state of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County, and Gaston County.Β Β
Sheriff: Woman Arrested After Leaving Newborn Baby In Plastic Bag Outside Marshville Home
A Marshville woman has been charged with attempted murder and child abuse after deputies say she abandoned her newborn baby boy outside her home Wednesday afternoon.
North Carolina Reports Second Resident COVID-19 Associated Death
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the second resident death of COVID-19. This news comes one day after the announcement of two deaths, one of which was a Virginia resident, caused by the novel virus in the state.
Nearly Half-Million Infected Worldwide With Coronavirus
The number of coronavirus infections closed in on a half-million worldwide Thursday, with both Italy and the U.S. on track to surpass China, and a record-shattering 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in a single week in a stark demonstration of the damage to the worldβs biggest economy.
President Donald Trump Approves North Carolinaβs Disaster Declaration Due To COVID-19
President Donald Trump has officially declared that a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina. This declaration will order Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
US Jobless Claims Soar To Record 3.3 Million As Layoffs Jump
Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week β more than quadruple the previous record set in 1982 β amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus.
UNCC Student Self-Isolates Before Testing Positive For COVID-19: "Best Decision I Could Have Made"
A UNC Charlotte student who tested positive for coronavirus is still recovering after she got mildly sick during a study abroad trip. She didn't think much of it until she got home. And the step she took next, likely kept countless people healthy.
Local Distillery Making Hand Sanitizer For First Responders & Health Care Providers
Doc Porter's in lower South End is a cozy local distillery known for craft spirits. No longer able to give tours and open the tasting room because of coronavirus, founder Anderw Porter saw an opportunity to help.
Many Coronavirus Risks Unknown for Expectant Moms and Babies
There's still a lot doctors don't know about the impact coronavirus could have on babies and expectant mothers. Local hospitals are taking extra precautions to make sure soon-to-be moms stay safe.
COVID-19 Related Deaths in Cabarrus County; Stay-at-Home Order Issued
Local and state leaders urging people to abide by the stay-at-home orders. The calls for compliance come as the first two COVID-19 related deaths in North Carolina are reported in Cabarrus County.
