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N.C. Senate Passes Bill To Allow Safe Outdoor Seating For Bars, Restaurants

The North Carolina Senate passed a bill today to allow restaurants and bars to expand outdoor seating equal to 50 percent of total occupancy.

NASCAR Cup Race In Charlotte Pushed Back Day Because Of Rain

Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway — a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing.

Violent Protests Rock Minneapolis For 2nd Straight Night

Violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked a Minneapolis neighborhood for a second straight night as angry crowds looted stores, set fires and left a path of damage that stretched for miles.

2.1 Million U.S. Workers Seek Jobless Aid, Raising Total Layoffs Since Virus Struck To Nearly 41 Million

Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs in the face of a deep recession even as more businesses reopen and rehire some laid-off employees.

'Bummed Out': SpaceX Launch Scrubbed Because Of Bad Weather

The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.

SC Health Agency Leader Steps Down During Pandemic

The leader of South Carolina’s health agency announced Wednesday that he is stepping down after a health scare to spend more time with his family as the state continues to fight the coronavirus.

Charlotte Yard Waste And Bulk Item Collection Will Resume Monday, June 1

Yard waste and bulk item collection services, which have been suspended since late March, will resume on Monday, June 1.

U.S. On Cusp Of Marking At Least 100K Deaths From Virus

The United States was on the cusp of marking at least 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a once-unthinkable toll that now appears to be just the beginning of untold misery in the months ahead as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen, crowds of unmasked Americans swarm beaches and public health officials predict a resurgence by fall.

State Attorney General Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Charlotte Based A1-Towing Solutions For Price Gouging Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced Wednesday that he obtained a preliminary injunction against Charlotte-based A1 Towing Solutions, Inc. and its owner David Jewel Satterfield.

Timothy Ireland 7 Counts Of Misdemeanor Larceny

Officials: Longtime Charlotte Firefighter Arrested On Multiple Larceny Charges

A firefighter who has worked for the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) since 2008 is facing multiple larceny charges for a series of thefts between April and May, a news release stated.

Beverage Company To Add 226 New Jobs In Burke County

Unix Packaging, a California-based contract manufacturer of branded and private label beverages, will create 226 new jobs in Burke County, Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday. The company will invest $19 million to locate its first East Coast manufacturing facility in Morganton.

In Pandemic, Using Drones To Drop Medical Supplies From Sky

With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a box of medical supplies. Slowed by a little parachute, the box drifts downward and lands with a plop, less than 8 minutes after launch.

Elliott Ends Busch’s Win Streak, Collects $100,000 Bounty

Chase Elliott gained a measure of revenge against Kyle Busch on Tuesday night — and then let him know about it.

Police: Rock Hill Mother, Boyfriend Charged In Death Of 4-Year-Old

Following a death investigation of a 4-year-old child, a Rock Hill mother and her boyfriend were arrested on charges of homicide and child abuse, officials say.

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms, Hits South Carolina Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Report 3,366 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases And 78 Deaths

As of 2PM today, there were 3,366 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 78 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents. Data as of yesterday are further described below.

NC Secretary Of Health Sends Letter To RNC CEO After President Trump Threatens To Move RNC Over Gov. Cooper's Coronavirus Restrictions

North Carolina Secretary of Health Dr. Mandy Cohen has written a letter to the President and CEO of the Republican National Convention following President Trump's threat to move the RNC to another state if Governor Cooper's coronavirus restrictions didn't allow full participation.