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Kurt Busch Surprises Family Of Fallen Soldier

NASCAR is honoring men and women who gave their lives in active duty during the Coca Cola 600 on Sunday.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Officially In Phase 2 Of Reopening

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced today that the state will begin Phase 2 of reopening at 5pm on Friday, May 22nd.

Gov. Cooper, NC Coronavirus Task Force Launch Count On Me NC Campaign

Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Coronavirus Task Force announced the launch of the Count On Me NC campaign, a free online training for business owners and customers, Friday before entering into Phase Two of reopening.

North Carolina Jobless Rate Increases To 12% Amid COVID-19

North Carolina’s unemployment rate ballooned to just over 12% in April as the state dealt with a coronavirus-related economic slowdown, state officials said Friday.

President Trump Deems Churches ‘Essential,’ Calls For Them To Reopen

President Donald Trump said Friday that he has deemed churches and other houses of worship “essential” and called on governors across the country to allow them to reopen this weekend despite the threat of spreading the coronavirus.

Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli Plead In College Scam But Await Fate

“Full House” star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded guilty Friday to paying $500,000 to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California as part of a college admissions bribery scheme, but a judge has not decided whether he’ll accept their plea deals with prosecutors.

Biden: If You Can't Choose Me Over Trump, ‘You Ain’t Black’

Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, had a testy exchange with a prominent black radio personality on Friday over Biden’s support among black voters and his choosing of a running mate.

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 Carolina’s 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 nation’s 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 NASCAR’s 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 Williams’ 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 Arbery’s 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 Carolina’s 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 state’s jobless agency said.