CMPD Says Six People Shot After Social Gathering Turns Violent In East Charlotte
Police say six people were shot after a social gathering turned violent in east Charlotte Saturday night.
NBA Says It Is Talking With Disney About Resuming Season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Caldwell County Says 61 Of 104 Patients Have Recovered From Coronavirus
Officials say 61 patients in Caldwell County are now counted as recovered from COVID-19.
First Commercial Space Taxi A Pit Stop On Musk's Mars Quest
Elon Musk's rockets will launch NASA astronauts from Florida to the International Space Station -- the first time a for-profit company will carry astronauts into the cosmos.
Holiday Amid Pandemic: Americans Divided On How To Respond
President Donald Trump visited one of his golf courses Saturday at the start of the Memorial Day weekend as he urges U.S. states to reopen after coronavirus-related lockdowns. Yet many Americans remained cautious as the number of confirmed cases nationwide passed 1.6 million.
RCSO Says Suspect Seriously Injured Following Officer-Involved Shooting In Salisbury
A man was seriously injured in an officer-involved shooting following a domestic disturbance and standoff in Salisbury, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.
Officials Say Six Charged Following Investigation Of Criminal Activity In Cleveland County
Authorities say six people have been arrested for their involvement in serious crimes committed in Cleveland County over the last 10 days.
Deadly Storms Tear Through The Carolinas, Leaving Trail Of Destruction
Friday's severe weather is blamed for a man's death in Dilworth. He was killed when a huge tree came through the roof and trapped him inside a house on Idlewood Circle. The storms are also blamed for other damage and destruction in Charlotte.
Kurt Busch Surprises Family Of Fallen Soldier
NASCAR is honoring men and women who gave their lives in active duty during the Coca Cola 600 on Sunday.
North Carolina Officially In Phase 2 Of Reopening
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced today that the state will begin Phase 2 of reopening at 5pm on Friday, May 22nd.
Gov. Cooper, NC Coronavirus Task Force Launch Count On Me NC Campaign
Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Coronavirus Task Force announced the launch of the Count On Me NC campaign, a free online training for business owners and customers, Friday before entering into Phase Two of reopening.
North Carolina Jobless Rate Increases To 12% Amid COVID-19
North Carolina’s unemployment rate ballooned to just over 12% in April as the state dealt with a coronavirus-related economic slowdown, state officials said Friday.
President Trump Deems Churches ‘Essential,’ Calls For Them To Reopen
President Donald Trump said Friday that he has deemed churches and other houses of worship “essential” and called on governors across the country to allow them to reopen this weekend despite the threat of spreading the coronavirus.
Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli Plead In College Scam But Await Fate
“Full House” star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded guilty Friday to paying $500,000 to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California as part of a college admissions bribery scheme, but a judge has not decided whether he’ll accept their plea deals with prosecutors.
Biden: If You Can't Choose Me Over Trump, ‘You Ain’t Black’
Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, had a testy exchange with a prominent black radio personality on Friday over Biden’s support among black voters and his choosing of a running mate.
Mecklenburg County Public Health Officials Provide Updates On The County's Response To The Coronavirus
Public health officials in Mecklenburg County hold a news conference to provide updates on the county's response to the coronavirus.
Cities Find Green Ways To Reduce Storm Floods
For more than a century, New Orleans has depended on canals and pumps to get rid of stormwater in a city where about half the land is below sea level.
UNC, NC State To Resume In-Person Classes On Aug. 10
Two of North Carolina’s largest public universities announced plans Thursday for a condensed fall semester to guard against spreading COVID-19 as a top federal health official visiting the Charlotte-area stressed the importance of reopening the economy.
Registered Sex Offender Charged With Sexually Assaulting A Child In Lincoln County
A registered sex offender living in Lincoln County has been charged in connection to a chid sexual assault, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Charlotte, North Carolina, Is Now The 15th Largest US City
Charlotte has now been identified as the nation’s 15th most populous city, surpassing San Francisco, according to U.S. Census Bureau.
Northwest Charlotte Murder Suspect Killed By FBI Agent In Alabama
CMPD Detectives identified the alleged suspect of a northwest Charlotte murder, who was later located in Alabama and died after being shot by a FBI agent, police say.
Busch And Elliott Incident Could Spark New NASCAR Rivalry
Kyle Busch is NASCAR’s reigning Cup champion and the resident villain of the series. Chase Elliott has been voted most popular driver the last two years and is quickly building a loyal and rabid fan base.
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