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Is It Safe To Go Swimming During The Coronavirus Pandemic?

Health officials say it can be safe, as long as swimmers stick to social distancing guidelines in and out of the water.

Thousands Collect Diplomas At Charlotte Motor Speedway | PHOTOS

Tytianah Ward sat in the passenger seat of a parked SUV at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. She adjusted her bright green graduation cap as family members packed in the rows behind her beam with pride.

Washington D.C. Could Become 51st State In U.S.

Democrats controlling the House have slated a vote next week to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, an issue that they say has become far more important in the aftermath of protests for racial justice in both Washington and across the nation.

Panel: NOAA Bowed To Political Pressure In Dorian Dispute

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration leaders violated the agency’s scientific integrity when they chastised a local weather office that had contradicted President Trump’s inaccurate comments about Hurricane Dorian, an outside panel found.

Suspect Charged With Murder After Woman Found Stabbed To Death Inside East Charlotte Apartment

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged a man with murder after a woman was found stabbed to death in an east Charlotte apartment Tuesday night.

Suspect Charged In Iredell County Fatal Hit & Run

A suspect has been charged in a fatal hit and run that happened in Iredell County over the weekend, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

Quaker Oats: Aunt Jemima Image Will Be Removed And Brand Will Be Renamed Over 'Racial Stereotype'

Quaker says the logo is 'based on a racial stereotype.'

Gaston County Sees 312% Increase In COVID-19 Cases Between May 30th And June 12th

Between May 30 and June 12, Gaston County saw a 312% increase in positive tests. During that same period, the percentage of positive tests out of total tests increased from 5.14% to 11.17%.

More Airlines Move To Ban Booze On Flights To Curb Spread Of Coronavirus

Flying is about to get a lot more sobering. Why airlines in the U.S. and across the globe are moving to remove alcohol from the menu.

Chester Mayor: 'Officers Involved In Deadly Shooting Should Be Fired'

Chester Mayor Wanda Stringfellow plans to recommend officers dismissal during Monday's council meeting

Troopers: Person Dies Several Days After Three-Vehicle Wreck In York County

Troopers say a person has died from the injuries they sustained in a three-vehicle wreck near Rock Hill.

Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Chester County

A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Chester on June 16th.

Scientist Presents An Antibody Test For Coronavirus In A Laboratory Of The Leibniz Institute Of Photonic Technology

Donate Blood And Get Free COVID-19 Antibody Test At Carolina Place Mall On June 18th

Carolina Place Mall is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 18th from 11am-4pm with The Blood Connection, a community blood center. All blood donors will receive free COVID-19 antibody testing and a $10 VISA gift card.

President Trump Signs Executive Order On Police Reform

The order is expected to include a database to better track excessive use of force by officers

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims June Pride Month

Governor Roy Cooper has declared this month as LGBTQ Pride Month in North Carolina to honor the state’s LGBTQ+ communities and their fight for equality.

Statesville Man Charged With 10 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor For Possessing Child Porn

A Statesville man is facing ten counts of felony third degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.

Ross Stores, Inc. Expanding Distribution Operations In York County, Creating 700 New Jobs

Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and warehousing operations in York County. The company’s $68 million investment is projected to create 700 new jobs over a period of five years.