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New Zealand Leader Carries On With TV Interview During Quake

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview Monday morning.

Catawba County Father Charged With Child Abuse After Seriously Injured Infant Taken To Hospital

A Maiden father has been arrested and charged with child abuse after an infant was taken to the hospital with serious injuries last month.

NASCAR Champ Busch Backs Masks In Public As Common Courtesy

Kyle Busch says he supports wearing a mask in public so “we all can take care of our neighbor” amid the coronavirus pandemic, a rare instance of the two-time NASCAR champion wading into a social issue.

UNC Charlotte's Commencement Ceremonies Could Be Moved To December

UNC Charlotte is moving forward to determine whether an in-person ceremony for May 2020 graduates can occur in December.

Tillis Runs First TV Ad Of Senate General Election Campaign

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis is talking about a nomadic childhood in the first general-election commercial of his re-election campaign.

Forecast: Pandemic Will Take $4B Bite Out Of State Revenue

Top state government fiscal researchers predicted Friday that North Carolina will collect $4 billion less in revenues over a two-year period than previously forecast as the pandemic-related economic slowdown continues.

Georgia Governor Offers State As GOP Convention Host Amid Virus

Georgia’s governor is offering his state and its “world-class facilities” as the host of the Republican National Convention — a day after President Donald Trump threatened to pull the convention out of North Carolina if that state’s Democratic governor didn’t assure Trump that the August gathering can go forward despite coronavirus fears.

Union County Public Schools Says 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Now Available Online

Union County Public Schools (UCPS) says online kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now available to parents and guardians.

Alexander County Man Charged After Father Dies Following Domestic Altercation

Authorities say a man is in custody after his father was found dead following an altercation in Alexander County on Monday.

One Dead, One Injured After Crash Involving Motorcycle And Vehicle In York County

One person died and another was injured following a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in York County Monday night, according to the South Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Busch Passes Cindric In Overtime To Win Xfinity Race In Charlotte

Kyle Busch normally celebrates his victories by climbing on top of his race car and bowing to the crowd.

SC Education Leader Wants More Summer School Money

South Carolina’s top education official wanted $115 million for summer school programs to get some of the state’s most vulnerable students back on track after missing at least 10 weeks of in-person classes because of the coronavirus.

Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers As Nation Battles Against Virus

President Donald Trump honored America’s war dead in back-to-back Memorial Day appearances colored by an epic struggle off the battlefield, against the coronavirus.

Hamlin Crew Members Suspended 4 Races Over Tungsten Drop

NASCAR on Monday suspended three critical crew members for Denny Hamlin’s team because a piece of tungsten fell off his car on the pace lap before the Coca-Cola 600.

White House Imposes Coronavirus Travel Ban On Brazil

President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world’s coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil, which is second to the U.S. in the number of confirmed cases.

How To Clean And Store Your Face Mask

Cloth face masks worn during the coronavirus pandemic should be washed regularly, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Wilson's World With Lowe's Home Improvement Honoring The Fallen

Wilson's World: Lowe's Home Improvement Honoring The Fallen

For the second consecutive Memorial Day, Lowe’s employees are designating a parking space to honor fallen service members. Each store has individualized the space, and will pause operations at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day to observe the National Moment of Remembrance.