CHARLOTTE – The C.W. Williams Community Health Center's sixth annual community health event will feature drive-thru vendor booths and drive-thru COVID-19 testing. The event spans from 10 a.m. to 2 … [Read more...]
Zoom is helping cosmetic surgery stay popular during pandemic
SCW file photo Cosmetic surgery was on an upward trend for several years before the pandemic, and the outbreak of the coronavirus hasn’t hurt its popularity. Since the lifting of lockdown and … [Read more...]
Cooper’s professed belief in science belied by his actions
By Joe Pearlman Gov. Roy Cooper dutifully and unerringly invokes the mantra of “science” when justifying any action concerning the state’s coronavirus response. Having science behind you is … [Read more...]
Causey urges residents to check insurance coverage after disasters
RALEIGH – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to review their policies and make sure they are covered from the effects of natural disasters. This comes as the state … [Read more...]
Meteorologists react to earthquake felt in Charlotte region
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Sparta, N.C. on Aug. 9 could be felt 100 miles away in the Charlotte region. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake happened at 8:07 a.m. Meteorologists … [Read more...]
Trump signs executive orders to extend unemployment benefits
By Dan McCaleb (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump on Saturday, Aug. 8, signed executive orders to supplement unemployment benefits for workers who lose their jobs during the coronavirus … [Read more...]
Restaurant Inspections (July 31 to Aug. 6)
Photo courtesy of Duckworth’s The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from July 31 to Aug. 6: Lowest Scores • Marcos Pizza, 11218 Providence Road W. – … [Read more...]
Nonprofits face revenue, supply, volunteer shortages
By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – North Carolina nonprofits are struggling to maintain funding and continue services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.About 75% of nonprofits started to face … [Read more...]
Cooper keeps restrictions in place for five more weeks
SCW file photo By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – North Carolina will remain in phase two of COVID-19 restrictions, five months after the onset of the coronavirus outbreak in the state, … [Read more...]
McCrory: Stopping crime and anarchy should have bipartisan support
SCW file photo By Gov. Pat McCrory Like many areas across our country, cities across North Carolina — Fayetteville, Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte and more — have been ravaged by looters and … [Read more...]