Charlotte Solid Waste Services Temporarily Resumes Yard Waste Collection
The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will temporarily resume services to recover yard waste from the recent storm and early season yard maintenance on April 27.
Officials Say Part Of Highway 127 In Hickory To Close This Weekend For Bridge Construction
Officials in Hickory say part of Highway 127 will be closed as contractors continue work on the new pedestrian bridge.
More Than 10% Of SC Labor Force Jobless During Outbreak
For the fourth straight week, the number of people who live or work in South Carolina saying they lost their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak has gone up, with the number of claimants since the pandemic began now representing more than 10% of the state’s total labor force.
Two Charlotte Police Officers Struck By Vehicle During Friday Chase
Two CMPD officers were struck by a vehicle in southeast Charlotte early Friday morning while attempting to detain a driver.
Charlotte Wedding Professionals Pivot To Meet New Industry Needs
The wedding industry, long thought to be recession-proof, has finally met its match. Coronavirus has not only cancelled scheduled weddings, but also halted wedding planning. All of it, forcing wedding vendors in Charlotte to make a hard pivot to stay in business.
President Trump Gives Governors 3-Phase Plan To Reopen Economy
President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out “a phased and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Release Guidance On When Masks Should Be Worn In Public
The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department (MCPH) has released guidance to the whole community on when masks should be worn and what types of masks are appropriate.
Charlotte Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow That Reached Stewart Creek In The Catawba River Watershed
Charlotte Water crews have responded to a wastewater overflow on Montana Drive in northwest Charlotte, according to a news release.
FBI Offers Reward In Hunt For New York Fugitive Who May Be In North Carolina
The FBI says a fugitive wanted for murder in New York might be in North Carolina.
Four Suspects Charged In Union County Drive-By Shooting
The Union County Sheriff's Office says they have charged four suspects in connection to a drive-by shooting that happened at a home on Enderbury Drive last month.
Small Business Lending Program On Hold After Reaching Limit
The government’s lending program for small businesses is on hold.
Apple Rolls Out Cheaper iPhone As Pandemic Curbs Spending
Apple is releasing a new iPhone that will be vastly cheaper than the models it rolled out last fall when the economy was booming and the pandemic had yet to force people to rethink their spending.
BBB Tip: Thinking Of Sharing Your Senior Picture On Facebook? Think Twice!
Scammers will now have the name of your high school and graduation year, which are common online security questions.
5.2 Million More Seek Unemployment Aid As US Layoffs Spread
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck forced 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
North Carolina Airports To Get $283 Million In COVID-19 Aid
More than 70 North Carolina airports will receive nearly $284 million in federal aid to help with their response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
UNC Charlotte To Hold Online Remembrance Of Fatal Shooting
The anniversary of the shooting deaths of two North Carolina university students will be observed with an online service because of the coronavirus mandate to stay at home.
Novant Health Contributes Additional $10 Million To COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund
Novant Health is contributing an additional $10 million to the Novant Health Disaster Relief Fund, which was created by the Novant Health Foundation to provide financial assistance to team members who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Growing Concern About COVID-19 Outbreaks at Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities
There's growing concern about COVID-19 outbreaks at local nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Health Departments across our area are working to contain the spread and keep the most vulnerable safe.
Albemarle Man Wanted On Arson Charges
An Albemarle man is wanted on felony arson charges, according to the Albemarle Police Department.
Burke County Animal Control Says Domesticated Cat Tests Positive For Rabies
Burke County Animal Control says a domesticated cat tested positive for the rabies virus, according to a news release.
Cheerwine And The City Of Salisbury To Cancel 2020 Cheerwine Festival
After careful consideration and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, as well as state and federal agencies, Cheerwine and the City of Salisbury, N.C., have decided to cancel this year's Cheerwine Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 16.
Local Hospitals Say COVID-19 Field Hospital Not Needed For Now
Atrium Health and Novant Health say the hospital bed surge capacity they are building is sufficient for now and they do not need a field hospital for the COVID-19 patients they serve within their systems.
