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Teen Arrested For Stonebridge Subdivision Thefts In Union County

Deputies say they arrested an 18-year-old teenager for several thefts that happened in the Stonebridge neighborhood off Doster Road in Union County.

City Of Morganton Closes Recreation Facilities, Cancels Events For Next 30 Days

In response to growing concern about the spread of COVID-19 in our community, and in accordance with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the City of Morganton is closing recreation facilities, canceling events and suspending utility disconnections for nonpayment for the next 30 days.

Union County Declares State Of Emergency In Preparation Of Coronavirus

A state of emergency was declared in Union County due to the coronavirus.

Dow Dives 2,999 Points On Fears Virus Will Cause Recession

The Dow industrials took a 2,999-point nosedive on Monday as fears deepen that the coronavirus outbreak will throw global economy into recession.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza Announces Grand Opening Of New Gastonia Location

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has announced the opening of a new location in Gastonia on Thursday, March 19.

Missing 77-Year-Old Concord Woman With Dementia Found

Missing 77-year-old with dementia, Patricia Boehlke, has been located in a wooded area near her residence.

Idris Elba Says He Has Coronavirus: 'No Symptoms So Far'

Idris Elba says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The actor tweeted Monday that he has no symptoms so far and has been isolated since Friday when he found out about his possible exposure.

Moped Driver Killed Following Traffic Accident In Southeast Charlotte

A moped driver has died from the injuries he sustained in a wreck on Margaret Wallace Road in southeast Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Major Crash Investigation Unit.

UCPS To Offer Free Daily Meals To Children During School Closure

Beginning March 17, Union County Public Schools (UCPS) School Nutrition Services will offer free daily meals to children 18 years old and under during the closure of schools.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Officials Provide Update On Coronavirus

North Carolina officials are providing an update on the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Vaccine Test Opens As U.S. Volunteer Gets 1st Shot

U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as the pandemic surges.

Officials: Parent Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus Was On Charlotte Country Day’s Cannon Campus

Officials with Charlotte Country Day School issued a letter to all parents, faculty and staff after a parent who was on the Cannon campus last week tested positive for COVID-19. That parent reportedly had direct contact with a teacher on the school's campus.

Seven Charlotte Churches Offering 'Grab-N-Go' Food During School Closures

With the closure of schools in Charlotte, seven churches in the area are providing 'Grab-N-Go' lunch and breakfast items.

US Moves Nearer To Shutdown Amid Coronavirus Fears

Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don’t get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.

Food Truck Explosion Rocks South End

It's the video everyone is talking about. What appears to be a bus, converted into a food truck, explodes into a ball of flames. It happens as people watch on near several bars in South End on Saturday night.

POLITICAL WRAP: Coronavirus Impact on Presidential Campaigns

The coronavirus pandemic is impacting the race for the White House. And Sunday night's democratic primary debate did not have an audience.

"Bigger Than Any One Of Us": Biden, Sanders Focus On Pandemic During Debate

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders were united in their criticism of President Donald Trump's response to the fast-moving coronavirus, though they differed on how they themselves would tackle the crisis during Sunday night's democratic presidential debate.