North Carolina Airports To Get $283 Million In COVID-19 Aid
More than 70 North Carolina airports will receive nearly $284 million in federal aid to help with their response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
UNC Charlotte To Hold Online Remembrance Of Fatal Shooting
The anniversary of the shooting deaths of two North Carolina university students will be observed with an online service because of the coronavirus mandate to stay at home.
Novant Health Contributes Additional $10 Million To COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund
Novant Health is contributing an additional $10 million to the Novant Health Disaster Relief Fund, which was created by the Novant Health Foundation to provide financial assistance to team members who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Growing Concern About COVID-19 Outbreaks at Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities
There's growing concern about COVID-19 outbreaks at local nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Health Departments across our area are working to contain the spread and keep the most vulnerable safe.
Albemarle Man Wanted On Arson Charges
An Albemarle man is wanted on felony arson charges, according to the Albemarle Police Department.
Burke County Animal Control Says Domesticated Cat Tests Positive For Rabies
Burke County Animal Control says a domesticated cat tested positive for the rabies virus, according to a news release.
Cheerwine And The City Of Salisbury To Cancel 2020 Cheerwine Festival
After careful consideration and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, as well as state and federal agencies, Cheerwine and the City of Salisbury, N.C., have decided to cancel this year's Cheerwine Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 16.
Local Hospitals Say COVID-19 Field Hospital Not Needed For Now
Atrium Health and Novant Health say the hospital bed surge capacity they are building is sufficient for now and they do not need a field hospital for the COVID-19 patients they serve within their systems.
Two Charged Following Investigation Into Catalytic Converter Thefts In Iredell County
Two people have been charged following an investigation into the thefts of several catalytic converters in Iredell County.
Four CMPD Employees Test Positive For COVID-19; 28 Employees On Leave
The CMPD says three sworn officers and one non-sworn employee have tested positive for Covid-19.
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Northwest Charlotte
A rabies alert was sent out to residents in northwest Charlotte after a raccoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
Despite What You Are Seeing Online, Feds Say You Don't Have To Repay Your Coronavirus Relief Money
Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.
Officers Celebrate North Mecklenburg Hospital Workers With 'Parade Of Lights'
Multiple public safety officers conducted a “Parade of Lights” on Wednesday, April 15, to praise the brave Health care workers at hospitals in the north Mecklenburg County area. Watch video from the parade below:
Common Heart's Mobile Food Pantry Supply Food For Hundreds During Pandemic
More people than ever need help to put food on the table because of the pandemic. Hundreds of cars packed a mobile food pantry in Monroe on Tuesday.
Mary C. Curtis: Battle Escalates Between Trump, Governors
President Trump, governors clash over who has the power to reopen the economy. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives her thoughts on the debate.
Caldwell County Names New Director For Board Of Elections
Caldwell County Board of Elections recently named Chad Barnes as director.
Child Sex Abuse Civil Lawsuits Filed Against Catholic Diocese of Charlotte
The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte is facing a pair of civil lawsuits over alleged child sex abuse. Two men argue the diocese didn't do enough to protect them.
President Donald Trump Halts U.S. Payments To The World Health Organization
President Donald Trump says he has directed a halt to U.S. payments to the World Health Organization pending a review of its warnings about the coronavirus and China.
Severe Weather Kills At Least 10 People In The Carolinas, Causes Widespread Power Outages
At least ten people were killed in the Carolinas after severe weather moved through the southeast early Monday morning. The storms also caused widespread power outages throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
Cleveland County Reports First Death Related To COVID-19
The Cleveland County Health Department is reporting the first death associated with COVID-19 in Cleveland County.
Two Men Charged For Breaking Into Business And Stealing $40,000 Worth Of Lawn Equipment
Iredell County deputies have charged two suspects for breaking into Hoover's Lawn & Garden and stealing lawn equipment. The business reported the incident on April 9.
Fort Mill Police Department Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
According to officials, an employee of the Fort Mill Police Department has tested positive for the coronavirus. This information was confirmed within the past 24 hours after the state recorded 3,439 cases on April 13.
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