Published: 2020-06-07 07:29:00Updated: 2020-06-08 13:57:05Local NewsTags:By Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer — The Carolina Panthers announced they are ending their partnership with CPI home security after its CEO downplayed police brutality in an email sent to a Charlotte-based nonprofit. CPI has been a long-standing sponsor of the Panthers.“Last Saturday, we said we are committed to doing our part and we mean it,” the team said in a statement Saturday night. “CPI has been a long-term partner but, upon reflection, we feel that it is right to end our relationship. We have informed...…Published: 2020-06-07 07:29:00Updated: 2020-06-08 13:57:05Local NewsTags:By Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer — The Carolina Panthers announced they are ending their partnership with CPI home security after its CEO downplayed police brutality in an email sent to a Charlotte-based nonprofit. CPI has been a long-standing sponsor of the Panthers.“Last Saturday, we said we are committed to doing our part and we mean it,” the team said in a statement Saturday night. “CPI has been a long-term partner but, upon reflection, we feel that it is right to end our relationship. We have informed...WW…

Published: 2020-07-27 21:51:20Updated: 2020-07-27 21:51:20EducationTags:By Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief — As the big universities in the Triangle prepare to welcome students back to campus, residents in the areas are concerned about the potential spread of the coronavirus.Many students will be coming in from coronavirus hotspots like California, Texas and Florida.On Sunday, Duke University took steps to limit capacity in dorm buildings .As of right now, UNC-Chapel Hill plans to allow full capacity in dorm buildings. That could mean as many as eight students sharing one suite.That...…Published: 2020-07-27 21:51:20Updated: 2020-07-27 21:51:20EducationTags:By Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief — As the big universities in the Triangle prepare to welcome students back to campus, residents in the areas are concerned about the potential spread of the coronavirus.Many students will be coming in from coronavirus hotspots like California, Texas and Florida.On Sunday, Duke University took steps to limit capacity in dorm buildings .As of right now, UNC-Chapel Hill plans to allow full capacity in dorm buildings. That could mean as many as eight students sharing one suite.That...WW…

Published: 2020-07-20 08:54:00Updated: 2020-07-20 19:08:11BusinessTags:By Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter; Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer — Some essential workers in Durham are painting "Black Lives Matter" in large, red letters at the intersection of Morgan St. and Rigsbee Ave. in Durham.These workers are part of a nationwide strike in memory of George Floyd and other Black lives killed by police officers.The nationwide strike, which began at noon, encouraged workers to walk away from their jobs for eight minutes — the amount of time prosecutors say a white police officer held...…Published: 2020-07-20 08:54:00Updated: 2020-07-20 19:08:11BusinessTags:By Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter; Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer — Some essential workers in Durham are painting "Black Lives Matter" in large, red letters at the intersection of Morgan St. and Rigsbee Ave. in Durham.These workers are part of a nationwide strike in memory of George Floyd and other Black lives killed by police officers.The nationwide strike, which began at noon, encouraged workers to walk away from their jobs for eight minutes — the amount of time prosecutors say a white police officer held...WW…

Published: 2020-08-15 16:37:00Updated: 2020-08-15 19:24:13Local PoliticsTags:— North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein took exception to comments made by President Donald Trump relating to the United States Postal Service and its role in the upcoming election.Stein accused Trump of trying to starve the USPS of the funding it needs to properly ensure absentee ballots get delivered in enough time to be processed and counted."Pres. Trump admitted to trying starve USPS of money so it can’t deliver absentee ballots. His political appointee/donor is actively undermining timely mail delivery....…Published: 2020-08-15 16:37:00Updated: 2020-08-15 19:24:13Local PoliticsTags:— North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein took exception to comments made by President Donald Trump relating to the United States Postal Service and its role in the upcoming election.Stein accused Trump of trying to starve the USPS of the funding it needs to properly ensure absentee ballots get delivered in enough time to be processed and counted."Pres. Trump admitted to trying starve USPS of money so it can’t deliver absentee ballots. His political appointee/donor is actively undermining timely mail delivery....WW…

Published: 2020-08-10 17:22:00Updated: 2020-08-10 17:41:03EducationTags:By Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter — UNC Chapel Hill students began their first day of the semester Monday and for some courses, it was done remotely.More professors are opting out of in-person instruction after noticing the COVID-19 threat not being taken seriously on campus.“I’m not predicting that this can turn into a public health catastrophe, but it could,” said UNC French Professor Hassan Melehy.“I think just about everyone knows that. I think just about everyone is scared of that,” he added.The university has allowed...…Published: 2020-08-10 17:22:00Updated: 2020-08-10 17:41:03EducationTags:By Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter — UNC Chapel Hill students began their first day of the semester Monday and for some courses, it was done remotely.More professors are opting out of in-person instruction after noticing the COVID-19 threat not being taken seriously on campus.“I’m not predicting that this can turn into a public health catastrophe, but it could,” said UNC French Professor Hassan Melehy.“I think just about everyone knows that. I think just about everyone is scared of that,” he added.The university has allowed...WW…

Published: 2020-05-28 15:29:00Updated: 2020-05-28 20:37:11PetsTags:By Joe Fisher, WRAL multimedia journalist — A pug named Winston, believed to be the first dog to test positive for COVID-19 in the United States, was likely never infected with the virus, according to new findings from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory.The United States Department of Agriculture, which oversees the NVSL, said a series of tests were conducted over several weeks after Duke researchers positively identified SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus that causes COVID-19 -- in Winston's oral swab."While there was a weak...…Published: 2020-05-28 15:29:00Updated: 2020-05-28 20:37:11PetsTags:By Joe Fisher, WRAL multimedia journalist — A pug named Winston, believed to be the first dog to test positive for COVID-19 in the United States, was likely never infected with the virus, according to new findings from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory.The United States Department of Agriculture, which oversees the NVSL, said a series of tests were conducted over several weeks after Duke researchers positively identified SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus that causes COVID-19 -- in Winston's oral swab."While there was a weak...WW…

Published: 2021-01-02 17:28:00Updated: 2021-01-03 07:56:35Local NewsTags:By Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter — North Carolina reported record-breaking coronavirus case numbers on New Year's Day and a significantly elevated number on Saturday, but there's reason to believe that the actual case counts could be higher.A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the Sofia coronavirus antigen test showed false negative results in about 60 percent of those with asymptomatic coronavirus cases.The Sofia antigen test was the first to get emergency approval from the U.S. Food...…Published: 2021-01-02 17:28:00Updated: 2021-01-03 07:56:35Local NewsTags:By Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter — North Carolina reported record-breaking coronavirus case numbers on New Year's Day and a significantly elevated number on Saturday, but there's reason to believe that the actual case counts could be higher.A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the Sofia coronavirus antigen test showed false negative results in about 60 percent of those with asymptomatic coronavirus cases.The Sofia antigen test was the first to get emergency approval from the U.S. Food...WW…