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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Announces All Schools Will Remain Closed Through April

Students will not return to South Carolina classrooms until at least the end of April.

Stocks Surge Sending The Dow Up More Than 2,100 Points

Stocks surged Tuesday, sending the Dow up more than 2,100 points, its biggest-ever point gain, as Congress nears a deal to inject $2 trillion into the economy to mitigate damage from the coronavirus outbreak.

Carolina Panthers Officially Release Quarterback Cam Newton

The Carolina Panthers have released quarterback Cam Newton, the team announced today.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Cleveland County Resident Confirmed To Have COVID-19 While Vacationing At Beach

A Cleveland County resident has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while on vacation in Brunswick County. The individual arrived at the beach on March 16 and became symptomatic while there.

Several Wells Fargo Branches In North Carolina To Close

Wells Fargo has adjusted standard branch operating hours across the nation due to the coronavirus, according to a news release.

Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In Huntersville

A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Johnson-Davis Road in the Long Creek area of Huntersville after a fox tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.

Iredell County Deputies Arrest Two Suspects For Multiple Break-Ins

Iredell County deputies have arrested two suspects for the breaking and entering of vehicles as well as burglary of residences.

SC State Parks Close For 2 Days To Retool To Fight Virus

All state parks in South Carolina are closing Wednesday and Thursday as officials figure out and implement new policies to help control the spread of the coronavirus.

WANTED: Timothy O’Neal

The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Timothy William O’Neal who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

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Suspect Charged After Car Chase, Armed Robbery Of Hickory CVS

The Hickory Police Department have charged a suspect for an armed robbery of a CVS Pharmacy after a car chase.

Garth Brooks Concert At Bank of America Stadium Rescheduled To June 13th

Garth Brooks has officially rescheduled his upcoming stadium concerts due to the coronavirus.

Winthrop University Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A Winthrop University student, who lived on campus and stopped by a Winthrop residence hall on March 17 to pick up belongings during spring break, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Opens Coronavirus Testing Center

Charlotte Motor Speedway has become the first professional sports venue in the country to serve the community as a remote testing site during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games Postponed Until 2021 Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

IOC President Thomas Bach has agreed “100%” to a proposal of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for about one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday.

Gastonia-Based Textile Mill Leading Push To Make 10 Million Face Masks Per Week

A North Carolina textile company is organizing a national effort to produce up to 10 million face masks per week for healthcare workers as they treat coronavirus patients.

Homicide Investigation Underway In Southwest Charlotte, Suspect Charged

CMPD Detectives have charged a suspect for their involvement in a southwest Charlotte homicide.

Local Pharmacists Worried About Doctors Prescribing Themselves Drug That Could Treat Coronavirus

Local pharmacists are sounding the alarm about doctors prescribing themselves a drug being tested to treat coronavirus. There are concerns it could lead to a shortage for people who use the drug for other illnesses.