Grant Williams’ Charlotte Living Arrangements Help Him Work On Skills
Celtics forward Grant Williams is accustomed to having roommates.
Man Who Filmed Arbery Shooting Video Charged In His Slaying
The Georgia man whose cellphone video of Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting helped reignite the case has been charged with murder, making him the third person arrested more than two months after the slaying.
South Carolina Reports 515,000 Jobs Lost; $1.3B Paid In Unemployment
South Carolina’s unemployment system has mostly weathered the first part of the COVID-19 storm as more than 500,000 people have filed claims in the nine weeks since the virus partially shut down the state, the leader of the state’s jobless agency said.
Bright Spot In New Post-COVID Recovery Survey Of Local Businesses
A bright spot in a new post-COVID recovery survey of local businesses. The Employers Association asked 150 of its members in the Charlotte metro area questions about the impact of the pandemic.
Some Gym Owners Say The News Of Phase Two Came As A Big Blow
Since North Carolina is still seeing an increase in cases of coronavirus, Governor Roy Cooper and health officials decided to keep gyms and fitness studios closed.
Local Nurse Is Helping The Homeless
A lot of people are struggling right now because of the pandemic.
Hamlin Scores 2nd Win Of Season At Rain-Shortened Darlington
Denny Hamlin won NASCAR’s first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway.
A Local Bakery Is Giving Back
A lot of businesses are losing money, but that isn't stopping one local bakery from giving back to the community in a special way.
FBI Agent Kills Charlotte Murder Suspect In Alabama
An FBI agent in Alabama shot and killed a man who was a suspect in a killing in North Carolina, authorities said.
NCDHHS Announces First Reported Case Of MIS-C In North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting its first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19.
Mecklenburg County Announces Closures For Memorial Day
Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. County services have been operating at a limited capacity since March 18 due to COVID-19.
The Manor Theatre Is Closing After 73 Years In Myers Park
The Manor Theatre, a beloved twin movie theater known for showing independent and foreign films, is closing after providing entertainment to Charlotteans for 73 years.
Tyson Foods Confirms 570 Positive COVID-19 Cases Linked To Wilkesboro Poultry Plant
Meat producer Tyson Foods is reporting 570 cases of COVID-19 at a poultry processing complex in North Carolina.
2.4 Million Workers Seek Jobless Aid, Raising Total Layoffs Since Virus Struck To Nearly 39 Million
More than 2.4 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week in the latest wave of layoffs from the viral outbreak that triggered widespread business shutdowns two months ago and sent the economy into a deep recession.
Cabinet Secretary Azar Visits Testing Site In North Carolina
A key booster of President Donald Trump’s administration response to the new coronavirus and efforts to revive the national economy is visiting North Carolina.
Emergency Management Officials Warn About Flooding Across Area
Emergency management officials are warning people to take precautions due to flooding in some areas. Creeks and rivers have already spilled over their banks and into roadways in several places.
Rowan County Has 570 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 27 Deaths
Rowan County Health Department officials say the county has 570 positive coronavirus cases and 27 deaths as of May 20th.
NCAA Council Votes To Allow Voluntary Workouts For Football And Basketball Starting June 1st
According to Stadium Network's college football insider, Brett McMurphy, the NCAA Division I Council voted to allow voluntary workouts for approved sports beginning June 1st and continuing through the month of June.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Lifts Restrictions On Tourist Attractions And Recreational Sports
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that attraction facilities will be permitted to open throughout South Carolina beginning Friday, May 22nd.
Police: One Man Dead Following Life-Threatening Injuries From South Charlotte Crash
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a fatal crash in south Charlotte after a driver involved succumbed to his injuries after over a week in the hospital.
Ellen Gifts $25,000 To Charlotte Teacher Battling Cancer; UNC Charlotte
An eighth-grade math teacher battling cancer, in Charlotte, got the surprise of a lifetime on the Ellen Degeneres Show on Tuesday.
Charlotte’s First Seltzery, “Summit Seltzery,” To Open In Summer 2020
Summit Seltzery, Charlotte’s first seltzery concept, is scheduled to open in the Summer of 2020.
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