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By Leigh Brock Published 1h at 12:28 AM Mecklenburg County ‘Stay At Home’ order expires in a week, leaders look at re-opening businesses By David Hodges Union Co. sending cards to little girl whose Make-a-Wish trip, birthday were both cancelled By Amanda Foster COVID-19 outbreaks at NC food processing plants raises food supply chain concerns By Colleen Quigley Crime Stoppers: Police asking for tips in southeast Charlotte shooting that injured child, two others By Alex Giles Moving past ‘invisible enemy,’ Trump nudges nation to reopen With deaths and infections still rising around the world, the push to reopen has set off warnings from health authorities that the crisis is far from over. By Frank Jordans and Elena Becatoros 4h 4h 59 Currently in Charlotte, NC Full Forecast Sponsored By Coronavirus Factory team clocks out after 28 days of live-in work making coronavirus protective material For nearly a month, more than 40 workers spent 12-hour shifts making the raw materials used in N95 masks, hospital gowns and sanitary wipes. April 21 April 21 Stay connected with the WBTV News and Weather apps! Watch the most recent WBTV newscast TOP STORIES Gaston County Sheriff speaks about COVID-19 safety, says jail population has lowered amid pandemic Gaston County Sheriff Alan Cloninger said he has taken several steps to make sure employees, visitors and inmates are safe when they are inside of the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office & Jail building. By Alex Giles Published 4h at 10:23 PM Tattoo artists raise money so students can have art supplies at home A husband and wife in Gaston County can’t work right now, but they are doing something to help parents who are helping their kids learn reading, history, math and all the basics at home. By Bria Bell Published 4h at 10:17 PM 35 HMG doctors file lawsuit against company after unexpected furloughs, patients left scrambling for care Last week, a Mecklenburg County Superior Court Judge ordered Holston Medical Group to release contact information so patients could reach doctors who were unexpectedly furloughed earlier this month. By Kristi O'Connor Published 5h at 8:32 PM Chicken sale in Morganton has people lined up for miles With an overflow of inventory, Case Farms decided to let the public buy it. 40 pounds of chicken tenderloins or breast were sold for $40. Leg quarters were offered at half that price. By Steve Ohnesorge Published April 22, 2020 at 8:27 PM McMaster closes schools, seniors ‘heartbroken’ over missing experiences McMaster says he will put the official executive order out sometime next week, but as far as students are concerned, schools are closed. By Morgan Newell April 22 April 22 Weekday mornings at 9 a.m.! Experience WBTV's legacy over the past 70 years Shining a spotlight on those doing good in our community, Friday nights at 7:30 Dig deeper, weeknights at 7:30. Coronavirus Essential worker donates stimulus check to father who lost job due to coronavirus The HVAC technician from Virginia is encouraging others, if they can, to also donate their stimulus checks to those in need. April 22 April 22 School leaders react to South Carolina keeping schools closed for rest of year There was an issue of practicing social distancing if classes resumed. Many are now looking to next school year and if restrictions will still be in place. By Dedrick Russell Published April 22, 2020 at 6:44 PM State officials won’t answer questions after Coronavirus deaths at state-owned veterans home Leaders at the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs won’t answer questions about what, if anything, they are doing to provide oversight of the four veterans nursing homes owned by the agency during the coronavirus pandemic. By Nick Ochsner Published April 22, 2020 at 6:43 PM Three residents die from coronavirus-related complications at Albemarle nursing home Three residents of an Albemarle nursing home have passed away due to complications from the coronavirus. By WBTV Web Staff Published April 22, 2020 at 6:38 PM Mayor, church and community honor Hickory woman on her 100th birthday Mayor Hank Guess even got involved, presenting a proclamation to the birthday girl declaring April 22 as Harriet Bannon Day in the City of Hickory. By WBTV Web Staff Published April 22, 2020 at 5:32 PM 160 new COVID-19 cases, five more deaths reported in South Carolina South Carolinians are encouraged to stay home and minimize contact with people outside their households to prevent the spread of the disease. By WBTV Web Staff Published April 22, 2020 at 4:38 PM 30 residents, 17 workers at Burke County nursing home test positive for coronavirus Burke County officials said the positive tests were reported at Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center. By WBTV Web Staff Published April 22, 2020 at 3:45 PM Laney High School honors its seniors with graduation signs With graduation plans still hanging in the balance in New Hanover County, one local high school has found a unique way to honor its seniors. By WECT Staff Published April 22, 2020 at 3:42 PM 29 new coronavirus-related deaths reported in NC as cases climb to 7,220 North Carolina health officials reported a total of 7,220 cases of coronavirus across 93 counties Monday, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Twenty-nine additional deaths were also reported across the state, bringing the total to 242. By WBTV Web Staff Published April 22, 2020 at 3:32 PM Coronavirus Coronavirus cancels world events; divided opinions on reopening Countries across Europe and beyond — joined in the U.S. by a cascade of states — moved to gradually reopen amid warnings that acting too quickly could enable the virus to come back with a vengeance. By CARA ANNA, ELENA BECATOROS and JAN M. OLSEN April 21 April 21 Follow the latest WBTV investigations WBTV is helping make dreams come true Watch weekdays at 3 p.m. Web links mentioned in our newscasts SPORTS Akeem Davis-Gaither goes from undersized LB to the cusp of the NFL Akeem Davis-Gaither entered App State as an undersized outside linebacker but is heading to the NFL Draft as one of the top outside linebacker prospects. By Nate Wimberly Christian McCaffrey surprises Lowe’s workers with video call, invites them to Panthers games By Andrew Barnett April 22 April 22 Patience pays off for Darrynton Evans in his quest to the NFL April 21 April 21 Rock Hill residents worry about property after Carolina Panthers vote By Morgan Newell April 21 April 21 Fans sue MLB, teams over ticket money,...