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South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 132 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, including four additional deaths.

Authorities Investigating Homicide After Man Found Shot Behind House In Albemarle

Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death behind an Albemarle residence on Friday.

Police Searching For Man Accused Of Shooting Into Gastonia Residence

Gastonia Police are asking for help locating a man wanted for attempted murder stemming from a shooting in February.

One Dead Following Two-Car Collision In Rock Hill

One person is dead following an accident involving two vehicles in Rock Hill Saturday night.

Medical Technicians Handle A Vial Containing A Nasal Swab At A Drive Thru Testing Site In Wheat Ridge, Colo

No COVID-19 Testing At Home Yet But Quicker Options Coming

Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it’s still too risky.

Dr. Deborah Birx, Ambassador And White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, Holds A 3m N95 Mask As Vice President Mike Pence Visits 3m Headquarters In Maplewood, Minn

U.S. ‘Wasted’ Months Before Preparing For Virus Pandemic

As the first alarms sounded in early January that an outbreak of a novel coronavirus in China might ignite a global pandemic, the Trump administration squandered nearly two months that could have been used to bolster the federal stockpile of critically needed medical supplies and equipment.

‘The Flash’ Actor Logan Williams Dies At The Age Of 16

Actor Logan Williams, who appeared in CW’s “The Flash” as the young Barry Allen, has died. He was 16.

Health Care Workers On The Frontlines of Pandemic Must Protect Themselves, Patients

Everyday they're working to save the lives of their patients, while protecting themselves from the virus

Kobe, Duncan, Garnett Headline Basketball Hall Of Fame Class

Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, and fellow NBA greats Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett headlined a nine-person group announced Saturday as this year’s class of enshrinees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Southeast Charlotte Neighborhood Comes Together To Feed Healthcare Workers On Frontline At Local Hospital

A Charlotte neighborhood wanted to help those risking their lives to help others, so they came together to feed healthcare workers at a local hospital.

Consumer Buying Habits During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Data gathered by Nielsen Global Research has been used to outline the shopping habits of consumers during the coronavirus pandemic, broken down into 6 stages of behavior.

COVID19 Changes How Home Buying and Selling Gets Done

The seemingly endless upward trend of home prices in the Charlotte area may be hitting its peak. While indicators show a strong February market report, industry insiders say a slow down is likely to follow due to the COVID19 impact.

Juvenile Charged With Murder Of 16-Year-Old At East Charlotte Gas Station

The CMPD has charged a 16-year-old juvenile for the murder of 16-year-old Reginald Deveaux in east Charlotte Thursday night.

Marvel Remakes Release Calendar; ‘Mulan’ Moves To Late July

The Walt Disney Co. on Friday overhauled its release schedule by moving the dates of half a dozen Marvel movies, announcing a new one for the live-action adaption of “Mulan” and pushing one movie, “Artemis Fowl,” to Disney Plus, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Atrium Health Pa Refused To Test Patient With Covid 19 Symptoms

Local Woman Says Atrium Health Care Worker Told Her Coronavirus Is "Overblown Hype"

A local woman who is now recovering from COVID-19 is speaking out, after she says a physician's assistant declined to test her for the virus, and told her it was all "overblown media hype."

Singer Pink Says She Had COVID-19, Gives $1M To Relief Funds

The singer Pink had tested positive for COVID-19 2 weeks ago, she said Friday, also announcing that she is donating $500,000 each to two emergency funds.

Trump Fires Watchdog Who Handled Ukraine Complaint

President Donald Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the intelligence community who handled the whistleblower complaint that triggered Trump’s impeachment.

Face Masks Recommended, Though Trump Says He Won’t Wear One

President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it.

With Parks Closed, Disney Starts Furloughs In 2 Weeks

Saying they don’t know when they’ll be able to re-open many of their businesses with the coronavirus spreading, Walt Disney Co. officials announced they will start furloughing some workers in two weeks at its theme parks resorts in Florida and California.