“What an incredibly kind, gracious and generous man,’ said CEO and president Ken Craft. Source

North Carolina voted Republican in every recent presidential election except 2008, but most recently elected Democrat Roy Cooper as governor. Source

At least two tornadoes touched down in Tennessee overnight, including one that caused heavy damage near downtown Nashville. Police and fire crews responded to about 40 collapsed buildings as officials count at least five victims in the disaster’s death toll so far. Jeff Berardelli reveals the extent of the damage estimated so far. Source

The fear surrounding the coronavirus has led to drops in several economy sectors, including advertising. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined CBSN to explain what it means for the future of media companies. Source

Six people dead from virus in Washington state; Democrats hope to flip North Carolina Blue Source

The Trump administration is trying to assure local jurisdictions that his administration has coronavirus under control. Source

Damage across the state and around Nashville is severe. One tornado hit CBS’ Nashville affiliate directly. Source

The Recording Academy, which runs the Grammy Awards, has fired CEO Deborah Dugan. She had been placed on “administrative leave” in January, but was formally fired on Monday. Dugan had accused the Academy of rigging the Grammys voting system and said she was sexually harassed. The Academy said it found “consistent management deficiencies and failures” in two independent investigations into Dugan and her allegations. Source

Super Tuesday voting is underway across the country as the remaining 2020 candidates fight for the Democratic nomination. Joe Biden won key endorsements from three former contenders — Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Beto O’Rourke. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports from Arlington, Virginia while CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins from Houston. Source

Affected customers can file a claim after the company admitted slowing older iPhones to extend their battery life. Source