On the Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup …
We take a look at the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and its impact in Mecklenburg County and beyond. We’ll have the latest on the number of cases and deaths in our area and whether those numbers are beginning to decline.
Earnings are in and Charlotte-based Bank of America’s profits were cut in half this quarter because the bank is setting aside money in preparation for defaults that are likely because of the effects of the coronavirus. We’ll look into that and how other financial institutions are faring.
Small businesses can now apply for a low-interest loan in Mecklenburg County, under a new program that began on Tuesday. The program would help small businesses hurt by the impact of the coronavirus, and $6 million was approved by county commissioners to fund it. But the money is going fast. We’ll discuss.
Planners for the upcoming Republican National Convention in Charlotte say the convention is still running “full speed ahead” but plans are being made to achieve social distancing and the possibility that everyone might wear a mask.
And the Carolina Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey is now the NFL’s highest paid running back.
Mike Collins will go through those stories and more with area journalists coming up on the next Charlotte Talks local news roundup.
Guests:
Glenn Burkins, founder and publisher of www.qcitymetro.com
Mary C. Curtis, columnist for Rollcall.com and WCCB
Katie Peralta, senior editor for Charlotte Agenda
David Boraks, reporter for WFAE
