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.
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.
COVID-19 Meant Less Driving In SC And Less Gas Tax Collected
Traffic is South Carolina is down significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, cutting the amount of money the state road agency takes in by $78 million, officials said.
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.
