Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Charlotte.
Charlotte residents push back against stay-at-home order
On Saturday afternoon, county officials said outdoor activity is recommended as long as people practice social distancing. Both playgrounds and excercise equipment at parks are off limits.
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Health officials concerned over crowded parks, lakes
It was a sunny, warm weekend across the Carolinas and health officials are concerned that people are not taking the advice of health officials seriously to practice social distancing.
Read the full story on WCNC.
After schools closed, child abuse referrals slowed
Teachers account for one out of every five child abuse referrals nationwide. Now that kids aren't in the classroom, they need their guardian angels more than ever. Mecklenburg County child abuse and neglect referrals reveal a drastic drop in referrals over the last two weeks.
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Charlotte high school students coming together to help health care workers
Charlotte high school students are helping get much needed protective gear to healthcare workers. The idea started simply after the daughter of two Charlotte doctors wanted to protect her parents.
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