North Carolina State Prison Officials Finish Mass COVID-19 Testing
State prison officials say 2.1 percent of North Carolina offenders have tested positive for coronavirus.
Gov. Cooper: Trump's Coronavirus Strategy 'Nonexistent'
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday during an interview with The Associated Press that President Donald Trump’s administration still lacks a sufficient strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Hurricane Alpha? Amped Up Season Forecast, Names May Run Out
Already smashing records, this year’s hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season is about to get even nastier, forecasters predict. In the coming months, they expect to run out of traditional hurricane names and see about twice as much storm activity as a normal year.
Lack Of Study And Oversight Raises Concerns About Tear Gas
On June 2, Justin LaFrancois attended a protest against police violence and racism in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, where he planned to livestream the event for his alternative newspaper’s website.
New York Attorney General Seeks To Dissolve The NRA
New York’s attorney general sued the National Rifle Association on Thursday, seeking to put the powerful gun advocacy organization out of business over allegations that high-ranking executives diverted millions of dollars for lavish personal trips, no-show contracts for associates and other questionable expenditures.
Sheriff: Mother, Daughter Shot In Lincoln County, Suspect Found After Falling Down 50-Foot Cliff
Detectives say they arrested a man for shooting a woman and her 7-year-old daughter in the back. The suspect is then accused of falling down a 50-foot cliff.
Carolina Panthers Launch Voter Engagement Initiative As Bank Of America Stadium Serves As Early Voting Site
The Carolina Panthers and the Carolina Panthers Player Impact Committee are launching "Your Vote Counts," a nonpartisan initiative that aims to educate, register and mobilize voters in the Carolinas.
Police Say Excessive Speed Was Likely Cause Of Deadly Northeast Charlotte Wreck
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say excessive speed is the likely cause of a deadly wreck that happened on August 5th in northeast Charlotte.
1.2 Million Laid-Off Workers Seek U.S. Jobless Aid After $600 Federal Check Ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Facebook Deletes Trump Post Where He Cited Virus Misinformation
Facebook has deleted a post by President Donald Trump for the first time, saying it violated its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Plan To Provide A New Drinking Water Source In Monroe
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a plan allowing Duke Energy to draw water from Lake Tillery as part of The Yadkin Regional Water Supply Project, according to a news release.
Virus Testing In The U.S. Is Dropping, Even As Deaths Mount
U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to learn the results.
North Carolina Implements A New Immunization Rule For Rising 12th Graders
Students entering the 12th grade in North Carolina must get a vaccine to protect them from meningitis before attending school, according to a news release.
CMPD: Detectives Charge Two Brothers For Shooting A Woman In Front Of Her Child In North Charlotte
Detectives say two brothers have been charged for the shooting of a 22-year-old woman in the presence of her one-week-old infant.
Higher Purpose Church Will Host A Drive-Through Food Pantry
Higher Purpose Church says they are holding a Drive-Through Food Pantry Event on Saturday, August 29th to assist the community during the pandemic.
Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina Will Remain In Phase 2 Of Reopening
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says that the state will remain in "Safer At Home Phase 2," for another five weeks as everyone returns to school.
Judge Upholds Corruption Convictions Of Lindberg, Consultant
A federal judge has upheld the convictions of two men found to be trying to bribe North Carolina’s top insurance regulator with large political contributions so that scrutiny of a defendant’s businesses would be eased.
Beirut Images Show Shattered, Dust-Covered City | PHOTOS
The aftermath of a massive explosion in the Lebanese capital of Beirut shows a shattered city covered in dust and debris.
Trump Considering Giving Convention Speech From White House
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s considering delivering his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House after his initial plans to hold the event in two battleground states were foiled by coronavirus concerns and health restrictions.
Tropic Storm Isaias Whips Up Eastern US, Killing At Least 7
At least seven people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias battered the U.S. East Coast with rain and fierce winds after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina. Millions of people were without power on Wednesday after felled trees downed power lines.
Phoenix Hits 118 Degrees; Tops 1934′s Previous Mark Of 115
It was a record-setting heat day for Phoenix.
Plans Moving Forward To Remove Controversial Confederate Statue In Gaston County
Gaston County plans to spend 200 thousand dollars to remove and relocate monument
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