Mecklenburg County Public Health Officials Provide Updates On The County's Response To The Coronavirus
Public health officials in Mecklenburg County hold a news conference to provide updates on the county's response to the coronavirus.
Cities Find Green Ways To Reduce Storm Floods
For more than a century, New Orleans has depended on canals and pumps to get rid of stormwater in a city where about half the land is below sea level.
UNC, NC State To Resume In-Person Classes On Aug. 10
Two of North Carolinaβs largest public universities announced plans Thursday for a condensed fall semester to guard against spreading COVID-19 as a top federal health official visiting the Charlotte-area stressed the importance of reopening the economy.
Registered Sex Offender Charged With Sexually Assaulting A Child In Lincoln County
A registered sex offender living in Lincoln County has been charged in connection to a chid sexual assault, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Charlotte, North Carolina, Is Now The 15th Largest US City
Charlotte has now been identified as the nationβs 15th most populous city, surpassing San Francisco, according to U.S. Census Bureau.
Northwest Charlotte Murder Suspect Killed By FBI Agent In Alabama
CMPD Detectives identified the alleged suspect of a northwest Charlotte murder, who was later located in Alabama and died after being shot by a FBI agent, police say.
Busch And Elliott Incident Could Spark New NASCAR Rivalry
Kyle Busch is NASCARβs reigning Cup champion and the resident villain of the series. Chase Elliott has been voted most popular driver the last two years and is quickly building a loyal and rabid fan base.
Grant Williamsβ Charlotte Living Arrangements Help Him Work On Skills
Celtics forward Grant Williams is accustomed to having roommates.
Man Who Filmed Arbery Shooting Video Charged In His Slaying
The Georgia man whose cellphone video of Ahmaud Arberyβs fatal shooting helped reignite the case has been charged with murder, making him the third person arrested more than two months after the slaying.
South Carolina Reports 515,000 Jobs Lost; $1.3B Paid In Unemployment
South Carolinaβs unemployment system has mostly weathered the first part of the COVID-19 storm as more than 500,000 people have filed claims in the nine weeks since the virus partially shut down the state, the leader of the stateβs jobless agency said.
Bright Spot In New Post-COVID Recovery Survey Of Local Businesses
A bright spot in a new post-COVID recovery survey of local businesses. The Employers Association asked 150 of its members in the Charlotte metro area questions about the impact of the pandemic.
Some Gym Owners Say The News Of Phase Two Came As A Big Blow
Since North Carolina is still seeing an increase in cases of coronavirus, Governor Roy Cooper and health officials decided to keep gyms and fitness studios closed.
Local Nurse Is Helping The Homeless
AΒ lot of people are struggling right now because of the pandemic.
Hamlin Scores 2nd Win Of Season At Rain-Shortened Darlington
Denny Hamlin won NASCARβs first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway.
A Local Bakery Is Giving Back
A lot of businesses are losing money, but that isn't stopping one local bakery from giving back to the community in a special way.
FBI Agent Kills Charlotte Murder Suspect In Alabama
An FBI agent in Alabama shot and killed a man who was a suspect in a killing in North Carolina, authorities said.
NCDHHS Announces First Reported Case Of MIS-C In North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting its first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19.
Mecklenburg County Announces Closures For Memorial Day
Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. County services have been operating at a limited capacity since March 18 due to COVID-19.
The Manor Theatre Is Closing After 73 Years In Myers Park
The Manor Theatre, a beloved twin movie theater known for showing independent and foreign films, is closing after providing entertainment to Charlotteans for 73 years.
Tyson Foods Confirms 570 Positive COVID-19 Cases Linked To Wilkesboro Poultry Plant
Meat producer Tyson Foods is reporting 570 cases of COVID-19 at a poultry processing complex in North Carolina.
2.4 Million Workers Seek Jobless Aid, Raising Total Layoffs Since Virus Struck To Nearly 39 Million
More than 2.4 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week in the latest wave of layoffs from the viral outbreak that triggered widespread business shutdowns two months ago and sent the economy into a deep recession.
Cabinet Secretary Azar Visits Testing Site In North Carolina
A key booster of President Donald Trumpβs administration response to the new coronavirus and efforts to revive the national economy is visiting North Carolina.
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