Girl Scouts Making Face Masks For Health-Care Workers
Girl Scouts from Hornets’ Nest Council have made over 1,000 face masks for healthcare workers in our region.
POLITICAL WRAP: Pressure on States to Reopen; Biden Addresses Sexual Assault Allegation
Growing pressure on states to reopen, amid continued protests. And Presidential candidate Joe Biden breaks his silence on a sexual assault allegation from a former Senate staffer.
Rescue Crews Recover Body Of Missing Boater On Lake Norman
Officials say they have recovered the body of a man in his forties who drowned after he fell off a tube being pulled by a boat on Lake Norman in Iredell County.
Faced With 20,000 Dead, Care Homes Seek Shield From Lawsuits
Faced with 20,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nation’s nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.
NRA Cutting Staff And Salaries Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The National Rifle Association has laid off dozens of employees, canceled its national convention and scuttled fundraising, membership and shooting events that normally would be key to rallying its base in an election year.
Mountain Top: Game Of Thrones Actor Sets Deadlift Record
“Game of Thrones” actor Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the HBO series, set a deadlift world record by lifting 501 kilograms (1,104 pounds) on Saturday.
Deputies: Woman Killed In Alligator Attack At S.C. Pond
Deputies in South Carolina shot and killed an alligator that fatally attacked a woman on Friday, authorities said.
No Charges For Driver After Pedestrian Hit And Killed On Highway 74 In Matthews
Matthews Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, and killed, on Highway 74 Saturday night.
South Carolina "Home or Work" Order Ends Monday; Outdoor Seating Allowed at Restaurants
As more states push to reopen their economies, Governor Henry McMaster says he will lift the statewide "Home or Work" order on Monday. Also, people in the Palmetto State will be able to dine outside at restaurants.
Family, Friends Celebrate Life Of Charlotte Teenager Killed In Shooting
17-year-old Javion Sanders died Monday
The Cancelled Wells Fargo Championship Is Giving Back
The Wells Fargo Championship is cancelled and that has a big affect on area charities.
North Carolina Covid-19 Package Gets Final General Assembly OK
The General Assembly on Saturday finalized a relief package to address the new coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina, agreeing to send money to schools, hospitals, local governments and researchers.
Canada Bans Assault-Style Weapons After Shooting Rampage
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an immediate ban Friday on the sale and use of assault-style weapons in Canada, two weeks after a gunman killed 22 people in Nova Scotia.
White House Blocking Fauci Testimony To House Panel, Spokesman Says
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
Western Europe Relaxes Virus Measures, Russia Numbers Spike
Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Women’s Soccer Claim Of Unequal Pay Tossed, Can Argue Travel
A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women’s national soccer team in a surprising loss for the defending World Cup champions but allowed their allegation of discriminatory working conditions to go to trial.
Kim Reappears In Public, Ending Absence Amid Health Rumors
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance in 20 days as he celebrated the completion of a fertilizer factory near Pyongyang, state media said Saturday, ending an absence that had triggered global rumors that he may be seriously ill.
Deputies: Concord Man Dies After Driving Around Barricaded Road Into Flood Waters
A Concord man has died after his vehicle got trapped in floodwaters in Cabarrus County, according to the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office.
Man Arrested For Series Of East Charlotte Break-Ins
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a man for a series of break-ins that happened in east Charlotte.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster To Allow Outdoor Dining At Restaurants Starting May 4th
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the statewide “Work-or-Home” order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May 4th. The governor also announced that beginning on May 4th, restaurants throughout South Carolina may provide outdoor customer dining service in addition to existing take out, curbside, and delivery services.
CMPD: 16-Year-Old Charged With North Charlotte Shooting, Identified Victim Dead
The 17-year-old victim, who has been identified as Javion Sanders, of a north Charlotte shooting died due to his injuries on April 27, according to officials.
For People Yearning Sun, SC Beach Hotels, State Parks Open
Officials are giving people in South Carolina plenty of chances to get outside and enjoy the sunshine this weekend after weeks of locked gates and shuttered hotels because of the coronavirus.
