Charlotte
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla. issued the highest risk level for severe weather in Mississippi and Alabama for Wednesday, and a level 4 out of 5 risk for portions of Georgia and the Carolinas for Thursday. This is the highest confidence in severe weather from the government agency in the past 2 years
“These appointees have years of legal experience and knowledge they will use in their public service,” said Gov. Cooper. “I am grateful for their willingness to step up for our state.” Thomas Wilson will serve as a Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 3B, and Tim R. Watson will serve as a DA in District 23.
Petty, 83, joins the list of older celebrities who have spoken out about their decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including Dolly Parton, Martha Stewart and former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. More than 110 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the U.S. as of Tuesday (3/16).
“Working together with the Jackson County Tourism Development Authority to help bring some of these wedding dreams back to life is the least we can do to show our love and support to those sacrificing so much. We know that love prevails, and this is our way of showing that,” said Craig Smith, President and General Manager of Bear Lake Reserve and Castle Ladyhawke.
Truist confirmed to CBJ all of the branches will close on March 30. A spokesperson said there were no job losses associated with the closures. All of the branches have a nearby counterpart that will stay open for customers. The second-largest bank in Charlotte, TFC takes in reportedly $80.6 billion per month.
The state Department of Employment and Workforce says the jobless rate dropped to 5.3%, which is down from 5.6% in December, but well above the 2.6% rate in January 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic started a year ago. However, the number of job searches made by people collecting unemployment benefits are quite low.
Students at Waxhaw Elementary School were asked to write tweets from the perspectives of various Civil War figures and display the ones they were most proud of on a school billboard, according to a report from WCNC. A photo displayed like a billboard was posted on the school's Facebook page, featuring hashtags like "#SlaveryForLife and #SlaveryForever from made-up accounts called "Don't Stop Slavery" and "Confederate4life"
Halifax County deputies filed multiple charges against Ronnie Sanderson, 31, of Scotland Neck, NC, including felony statutory rape and felony statutory sexual offense, according to news reports. The victim was said to be between the age of 13 and 17.
Police say the incident happened around 1 a.m. in the Mint Museum Tower Parking Garage in downtown Charlotte. Shamond Sellers, 19, is accused of holding a knife to the victim's throat, blindfolded her and bound her hands behind her back with rope. Police said the woman was able to free herself and call for help.
“While I will ask legislators to revisit some areas of this legislation, including changes necessary to quickly deliver rental assistance, these funds will bring needed relief for people who are struggling, schools and small businesses as we strive to emerge from this pandemic,” Cooper said.