Carolina Place Mall Reopening May 12th
Following Governor Roy Cooperβs order announcing the reopening of certain retail stores, Carolina Place Mall will reopen on Tuesday, May 12.
Michael BublΓ© Announces Rescheduled Tour Dates For 2021, Charlotte In March
Michael BublΓ© will be returning to his βAn Evening With Michael BublΓ©β Tour in February and March 2021 with a rescheduled date for his Charlotte audience.
Critically Endangered Wolf Pups Born At North Carolina Zoo
A zoo in North Carolina has announced the birth of five American red wolves.
Getting Creative In Quarantine With Dreama Denver
Dreama Denver and Kevin Sizemore talk about visual to Four Bears In A Box.
Virus Directives Mean Hundreds More NC Prisoners Go Home
Nearly 200 inmates within North Carolinaβs prison system have been allowed to serve the rest of their sentences outside of prison to discourage the spread of COVID-19, state officials said Thursday.
Jobless Rate Spikes To 14.7%, Highest Since Great Depression
The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression, as 20.5 million jobs vanished in the worst monthly loss on record. The figures are stark evidence of the damage the coronavirus has done to a now-shattered economy.
Pandemic Stress Increasing Mental Health Issues For Pregnant Women & New Moms
This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness week. The stress of the coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on pregnant moms, postpartum moms, really, moms at any point in their motherhood experience. WCCB Charlotte anchor Morgan Fogarty has more on how the pandemic is giving everyone a glimpse into a common motherhood struggle.
Carolina Panthers Release 2020 Schedule
The Panthers will begin and end their 2020 regular-season schedule at home for the second straight year, opening up against the Raiders and closing with the division-rival Saints.
Arrests Made In Shooting Death Of Ahmaud Arbery, Men Charged With Murder And Aggravated Assault
A white father and son accused of fatally shooting a black man on a residential Georgia street were taken into custody Thursday and charged with murder and aggravated assault after a national outcry that no arrests had been made, authorities said.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Announce New 30-Day COVID-19 Testing Strategy
Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris announced a new 30-day COVID-19 testing strategy for the county on Thursday. The new aggressive style will include testing five percent of the county's population.
SC Vows To Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing; First In Nursing Homes
South Carolina health officials vow over the next two months to more than triple the number of coronavirus tests performed in the state.
North Carolina Flu Death Toll At 185, Including 2 Last Week
Two more people in North Carolina died from flu-related symptoms last week, raising the death toll to 185 with one week left in the reporting season, health officials said Thursday.
Governor Softens Order Over Jailed Texas Hair Salon Owner
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday removed jail as a punishment for violating his coronavirus restrictions following outcry by conservatives over a Dallas salon owner who was locked up for refusing to keep her business closed.
Why Has Toilet Paper Run Out During The Pandemic?
Blame the empty shelves on hoarders who stockpiled the plush paper goods.
Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Mecklenburg County Wins $1 Million Prize
Tuesdayβs Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million prize for someone who bought a ticket at a convenience store in Charlotte.
Closed North Carolina State Parks To Begin Phased Reopening May 9th
Following guidance from the Governorβs office and the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolinaβs state parks will increase recreational access and services beginning May 9.
Neiman Marcus Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Neiman Marcus, the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the first department store chain to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Public Schools, University Of SC Hope For Fall Return
The University of South Carolina announced plans Wednesday to return to on-campus classes in the fall as public school educators brainstormed back-to-school ideas, both keeping in mind the need to protect students, professors and employees from the coronavirus.
Air National Guard Flyover To Salute NC Frontline Workers
The North Carolina Air National Guard will conduct flyover salutes to foodbank workers, medical staffs and other frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19.
33 Million Have Sought US Unemployment Aid Since Virus Hit
Nearly 3.2 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the business shutdowns caused by the viral outbreak deepened the worst U.S. economic catastrophe in decades.
Pandemic Increasing Mental, Emotional Toll On Pregnant Women & New Moms
This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness week. The stress of the coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on pregnant moms, postpartum moms, really, moms at any point in their motherhood experience.
NC Attorney General Sues Charlotte Towing Company Accused of Price Gouging
North Carolina's Attorney General is suing a Charlotte two truck company, accusing it of price gouging and predatory towing. The suit claims the company towed or booted big-rig trucks delivering critical supplies.
