Overwhelming demand for unemployment benefits is making it hard for some people to sign up. Nearly 5,000 people filed claims in the first 19 hours after North Carolina eased benefit restrictions.
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate, according to a news release.
In order to help protect patients, family members and healthcare workers from the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Atrium Health is implementing additional temporary restrictions for visitors to include essential visitation only.
The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services (Gaston DHHS) is reporting the countyβs first positive case of COVID-19.
With COVID-19 social distancing practices in place, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has found a new way to communicate with families.
The Boone Police Department is asking for the publicβs assistance in identifying two suspects who robbed a Circle K Gas Station.
The Carolina Panthers have released Eric Reid and Colin Jones.
The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Statewide service can refer people to organizations in their community that are helping with health and human service resources
According to a news release, a Morganton man has been sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of a 57-year-old man. The Burke County jury needed less than half an hour to make this decision.
The suspect in the south Charlotte homicide investigation has been charged with murder after a victim was shot and killed while being treated by MEDIC.
The Treasury Department wants to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month as the centerpiece of a $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the coronavirus epidemic threatens a body slam to taxpayers and businesses.
For Kenneth Crews, a retired Shelby fireman, his good deed of giving a friend a ride to work on a rainy Sunday led to a $4 million prize.
According to CMPD, the suspect involved in a north Charlotte homicide has been located and arrested in Georgia.
Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives her analysis on Tuesday's primaries.
Public health director says there is community spread of Covid-19 in Mecklenburg County
With businesses cutting hours and some temporarily closing, the state is making it easier for people to qualify for unemployment benefits. Meantime, the federal government is considering sending checks to Americans, along with loans and payments to businesses.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has asked the federal governmentβs small business agency to declare an emergency because of the coronavirus so merchants and firms can access low-interest loans.
City-operated buildings will be closed to the public indefinitely beginning Wednesday, March 18.
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they are investigating a domestic related homicide in east Charlotte.
Beginning March 18, UCPS will offer free daily meals to children 18 years old and under.
In keeping with existing measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services is issuing additional restrictions on local establishments to protect the health and safety of Gaston County residents, especially our most vulnerable members of the community.
