Mecklenburg County Reports 74,885 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 675 Deaths
As of January 15th, there were 74,885 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 675 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents.
Advocates: Carolina Breeders Supporting Cockfighting In Guam
Animal rights advocates said breeders in North Carolina have shipped more than 1,000 live roosters to Guam, charging as much as $2,000 for each bird in the island’s cockfighting trade.
Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Move Into Top 10 Territory
North Carolinians who play Powerball and Mega Millions will be playing for some of the largest jackpots in history as both climb into top 10 territory.
North Carolinians Over 65 Can Now Be Vaccinated, But Limited Supply Means They’ll Likely Wait
The number of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continues to climb in North Carolina as there is now a greater effort to vaccinate people in the state.
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Businesses in CLT: Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary
To celebrate the premiere of the first black Batwoman played by Javicia Leslie premiering Sunday on Charlotte's CW, we are shining the bat-signal on businesses run by black women in Charlotte.
CMS Delays Students Return To In-Person Learning
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted in an emergency meeting on January 14th to delay students return to in-person instruction as COVID-19 infection rates continue to grow.
Mecklenburg County Reduces List Of In-Person Services
Mecklenburg County officials say they are reducing county in-person services, effective January 15th, to support the three-week COVID-19 directive that urges everyone to stay home with cases on the rise.
National Guard Troops Flooding In As Washington Locks Down
All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing.
Biden's German Shepherd To Be 'Indogurated' As The 1st Shelter Dog In The White House
President-elect Joe Biden's dog Major will be celebrated as the first shelter dog to live in the White House with a virtual 'Indoguration' event hosted by the Delaware Humane Association.
Seattle's Scott Fitterer Accepts Panthers Offer For GM Position
The Carolina Panthers announce former Seattle Seahawks vice president of football operations Scott Fitterer as the team's new general manager.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Hold A COVID-19 News Conference Amid Rising Cases
Public Health Director Gibbie Harris and health officials provide a COVID-19 update for Mecklenburg County amid rising case counts.
Biden Taps Jaime Harrison To Serve As Democratic Chairman
Jaime Harrison, the failed South Carolina Senate candidate and longtime Democratic Party official, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the national party, according to multiple party officials.
North Carolina Health Officials Provide A COVID-19 Update
Dr. Mandy Cohen and health officials held a news conference on January 14th providing a COVID-19 update for North Carolina.
Ex-General Is Cooper's Choice For Military Affairs Secretary
A retired three-star Marine Corps general is Gov. Roy Cooper’s choice as North Carolina’s next military and veterans affairs secretary.
Novant Health To Open 6 Statewide Mass Vaccination Administration Sites Delivering 1 Million Doses By April
Novant Health has announced it will open six mass vaccination distribution sites across the state after a commitment by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to increase its COVID-19 vaccine supply allocation.
Trump Impeachment Trial Could Begin On Inauguration Day
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day, just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office in an ever-more-extraordinary end to the defeated president’s tenure in the White House.
Lincolnton Man Arrested, Charged For Sexual Assault Of Child
A 34-year-old Lincolnton man was arrested Wednesday on child sexual assault charges, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Gov. Roy Cooper Mobilizes N.C. National Guard For Deployment Ahead Of Presidential Inauguration
Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to help with security in Washington, D.C. and Raleigh as President-Elect Joe Biden prepares to take office on January 20th, according to a news release.
