CHARLOTTE – Motorists in the Carolinas experienced another week of decreasing gas pump prices as demand continues to remain low across the country. “Right now we’re seeing that gas prices are … [Read more...]
Health screenings, social distancing on the school calendar for fall 2020
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH -- Every North Carolina student, from kindergarteners to post-graduates, will have new health and safety rules to follow this … [Read more...]
Imposters target people via Social Security phone scam
Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont and Western NC is warning consumers about a series of scam phone calls that have been flooding the Charlotte region. According to a voicemail left for a … [Read more...]
Novant Health recognized nationally for disability inclusion
WINSTON-SALEM – Novant Health has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities. The … [Read more...]
Charlotte man faces charges after chase
INDIAN TRAIL – The Union County Sheriff's Office arrested a Charlotte man that led them on a chase July 21 from the Indian Trail Walmart to Windsor Square in Matthews and into Charlotte. A deputy … [Read more...]
Restaurant Inspections (July 17-23)
The Mecklenburg County Health Department Inspected These Restaurants July 17-23: Matthews Char Bar No. 7, 3118 Fincher Farm Road – 96 Dairy Queen, 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 97.5 Firehouse … [Read more...]
COVID-19 expenses cost North Carolina $300M during initial months of pandemic
By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – North Carolina accumulated more than $300 million in COVID-19-related costs during the first four months of the pandemic, according to a report sent to the … [Read more...]
Tuition, fees will stay the same despite potential COVID-19 disruptions
By Lindsay Marchello and Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH – The University of North Carolina Board of Governors is keeping tuition and fees the same no matter what happens with … [Read more...]
Fire department helps woman after fall on greenway
By Jim Cotton While walking the greenway July 22, afternoon it was a slow day. Not many walkers with the temperature at 90 degrees. I left the house at about 1:45 p.m., walked over to the greenway … [Read more...]
North Carolina’s unemployment trust fund remains healthy
By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – North Carolina's unemployment trust fund still is in good standing after weeks of unprecedented unemployment benefit claims caused by the state’s response … [Read more...]