Winthrop University Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A Winthrop University student, who lived on campus and stopped by a Winthrop residence hall on March 17 to pick up belongings during spring break, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Opens Coronavirus Testing Center
Charlotte Motor Speedway has become the first professional sports venue in the country to serve the community as a remote testing site during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games Postponed Until 2021 Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
IOC President Thomas Bach has agreed β100%β to a proposal of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for about one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday.
Gastonia-Based Textile Mill Leading Push To Make 10 Million Face Masks Per Week
A North Carolina textile company is organizing a national effort to produce up to 10 million face masks per week for healthcare workers as they treat coronavirus patients.
Homicide Investigation Underway In Southwest Charlotte, Suspect Charged
CMPD Detectives have charged a suspect for their involvement in a southwest Charlotte homicide.
Local Pharmacists Worried About Doctors Prescribing Themselves Drug That Could Treat Coronavirus
Local pharmacists are sounding the alarm about doctors prescribing themselves a drug being tested to treat coronavirus. There are concerns it could lead to a shortage for people who use the drug for other illnesses.
North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival Postponed To 2021 Due To Coronavirus
The North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival has been postponed until May 7th and May 8th of 2021 due to the coronavirus.Β
South Carolina Reports Fourth, Fifth COVID-19 Related Deaths
As of 4:30 pm on March 24th, South Carolina currently has 342 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
Epicenter 2020 Music Festival Cancelled Due To Coronavirus
Officials announce Epicenter 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus.Β
SOURCES: Redskins Get QB Kyle Allen In Trade With Panthers
According to sources, Carolina Panthers' quarterback Kyle Allen has been traded to the Washington Redskins for a fifth-round draft pick.
Cabarrus County Man Wins $25,000 A Year For Life Prize
A Concord man has beat the odds of one in 1.8 million in the January 27 Lucky for Life drawing and won the $25,000 A Year for Life prize.
CATS Announces Service Modifications
Starting on Wednesday, March 25, CATS will make modifications to transit service to accommodate the current need for demand. CATS bus and LYNX light rail ridership has decreased up to 41%. CATS will operate a temporary modified schedule seven-days-a-week, fare-free, until further notice.
One Man Dead, Two Houses And Three Vehicles Shot Into In East Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a homicide after a man was fatally injured following two homes and multiple vehicles being shot into in east Charlotte.
Crowders Mountain State Park, Numerous Other State Parks Closed Due To Coronavirus
Due to the declared state of emergency in various counties and continued crowding that does not adhere to social distancing guidelines, Crowders Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Lake Waccamaw State Park and Raven Rock State Park will all be closed indefinitely due to the coronavirus, according to the parks' websites.
Fatal Southwest Charlotte Crash Investigation Underway
CMPD is conducting an investigation after a fatal crash in southwest Charlotte.
No Charges For Officers Who Fatally Shot South Carolina Man
No charges will be filed against police officers in South Carolina who fatally shot a man outside a store where he was accused of shoplifting, the stateβs attorney general announced.
Mother Of Infant Found Dead In Charlotte Cemetery Accused Of Murder
The mother of a 6-month-old boy who was found dead last month in a North Carolina cemetery has been charged with murder in his death, police said.
North Carolina GOP Chair: Convention Still On For Charlotte
The Republican National Convention in Charlotte and the North Carolina GOP convention are on as scheduled later this year for now despite uncertainty over the new coronavirus, the state partyβs top leader says.
POLITICAL WRAP: Trump Coronavirus Briefings; Burr Ethics Controversy
President Trump went off on a reporter last week. Are his daily briefings on coronavirus reassuring the public?Β And Richard Burr sold up to $1.7 million in stock just before the market started crashing.
Rand Paul Is First Senator To Report A Positive Test For Coronavirus
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the first member of the Senate to report testing positive.
Singer, Actor, βThe Gamblerβ: Kenny Rogers Dies At 81
Β Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as βLucille,β βLadyβ and βIslands in the Streamβ and embraced his persona as βThe Gamblerβ on record and on TV, died Friday night. He was 81.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Suspends Evictions During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office has decided to suspend court-ordered evictions during the coronavirus pandemic, according to officials.
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