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Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on June 19

Charlotte Black women call for inclusion, justice in rally over death of Breonna Taylor

‘This is extreme.’ Local Black leaders get racist, threatening letters during protests

June 19, 2020 10:29 AM

Protesters sue CMPD over 4th Street violence, ask judge to protect Juneteenth march tonight

On June 2, 2020, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department trapped and used chemical agents against a group of peaceful protesters in uptown Charlotte. Police Chief Kerr Putney says the community needs to see other perspectives. By

Preservationists help save ‘very important component’ of Black history in Charlotte

Preservationists help save ‘very important component’ of Black history in Charlotte

Dine out or attend other ‘mass gatherings’ in Charlotte? COVID-19 test might be next.

Dine out or attend other ‘mass gatherings’ in Charlotte? COVID-19 test might be next.

Celebrate Black freedom on Juneteenth in Charlotte with events, virtual activities

Celebrate Black freedom on Juneteenth in Charlotte with events, virtual activities

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Mecklenburg surpasses 8,000 COVID-19 cases, sees highest one-day increase this week

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Mecklenburg surpasses 8,000 COVID-19 cases, sees highest one-day increase this week

Health officials reported 362 new cases in Mecklenburg on Friday, the highest increase since Saturday.

June 19, 2020 1:04 PM

Why won’t NC let bars reopen? Human behavior, the state’s lawyer argues at hearing

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Why won’t NC let bars reopen? Human behavior, the state’s lawyer argues at hearing

June 19, 2020 1:38 PM

UNC System picks Peter Hans, state community college leader, as its next president

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UNC System picks Peter Hans, state community college leader, as its next president

NC kept moving hundreds of inmates during pandemic. Experts say that increased risks.

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NC kept moving hundreds of inmates during pandemic. Experts say that increased risks.

The first child to die of COVID-19 in NC illustrates spread through Latino communities

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The first child to die of COVID-19 in NC illustrates spread through Latino communities

43 arrested for refusing to move support station for people leaving uptown jail

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43 arrested for refusing to move support station for people leaving uptown jail

‘We have been bamboozled.’ Charlotte not going far enough with reforms, critics say.

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‘We have been bamboozled.’ Charlotte not going far enough with reforms, critics say.

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Hospitals should have to allow patients one visitor, even in pandemic, NC Senate says

Protesters sue CMPD over 4th Street violence, ask judge to protect Juneteenth march tonight

Preservationists help save ‘very important component’ of Black history in Charlotte

We’ve ditched the ties and the heels: The COVID effect on work fashion in Charlotte

Charlotte Country Day names former Providence Day state champion as new coach

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President-elect Peter Hans addresses UNC Board of Governors

June 19, 2020 12:23 PM

People who attend mass gatherings should get tested for COVID-19

June 19, 2020 12:15 PM

Drone video of historic Black grocery saved in Washington Heights

June 19, 2020 9:00 AM

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Five things we learned about the Carolina Panthers’ offense from Joe Brady

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Five things we learned about the Carolina Panthers’ offense from Joe Brady

June 19, 2020 6:00 AM

Evaluating the Panthers’ options to return kicks in 2020. Carolina may get creative

June 19, 2020 4:00 AM

Charlotte Country Day names former Providence Day state champion as new coach

Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady has to lower 1 stat for Christian McCaffrey

June 18, 2020 6:09 PM

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Why won’t NC let bars reopen? Human behavior, the state’s lawyer argues at hearing

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Why won’t NC let bars reopen? Human behavior, the state’s lawyer argues at hearing

June 19, 2020 1:38 PM

Mecklenburg surpasses 8,000 COVID-19 cases, sees highest one-day increase this week

June 19, 2020 1:04 PM

UNC System picks Peter Hans, state community college leader, as its next president

‘This is extreme.’ Local Black leaders get racist, threatening letters during protests

June 19, 2020 10:29 AM

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Preservationists help save ‘very important component’ of Black history in Charlotte

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Preservationists help save ‘very important component’ of Black history in Charlotte

Amid anti-racism protests, Charlotte businesses make Juneteenth a paid holiday

June 18, 2020 8:16 PM

Atrium Health sets opening date for emergency healthcare facility in south Charlotte

New Italian restaurant in SouthPark features ‘delicious flavors of our childhood’

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It’s time to require masks in North Carolina. Here’s how.

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It’s time to require masks in North Carolina. Here’s how.

Please, local businesses, make masks mandatory for customers to prevent spread of COVID

June 18, 2020 5:26 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: The reader reaction to John Bolton’s book

June 18, 2020 3:41 PM

It’s time to require masks in North Carolina. Here’s how.

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What to Watch on Friday: An ABC News Juneteenth report and a new ‘Dateline NBC’

June 19, 2020 7:00 AM

What to Watch on Thursday: New anime on Netflix and a Roy Cohn doc on HBO

June 18, 2020 7:00 AM

What to Watch Wednesday: Big Papi, Venus Williams play human foosball in game show

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 15, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 15, 2020

June 18, 2020 11:03 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: The reader reaction to John Bolton’s book

Kevin Siers cartoon: The reader reaction to John Bolton’s book

June 18, 2020 3:41 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: The Contaminator in Chief

Kevin Siers cartoon: The Contaminator in Chief

June 17, 2020 3:47 PM

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Why won’t NC let bars reopen? Human behavior, the state’s lawyer argues at hearing

North Carolina bar owners filed a lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper’s order to reopen restaurants but that keep bars closed. Bars have remained closed since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

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ABC’s first Black ‘Bachelor’ is a Raleigh native and ex-Wake Forest football player

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ABC’s first Black ‘Bachelor’ is a Raleigh native and ex-Wake Forest football player

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Should you get a coronavirus test? Answers on NC mass gatherings, testing sites, costs.

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Should you get a coronavirus test? Answers on NC mass gatherings, testing sites, costs.

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