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Racism Targets Asian Food, Business During COVID-19 Pandemic

As the coronavirus spread throughout the U.S., bigotry toward Asian Americans was not far behind, fueled by the news that COVID-19 first appeared in China.

College Students Recruited As Teachers To Keep Schools Open

As the coronavirus sidelines huge numbers of educators, school districts around the country are aggressively recruiting substitute teachers, offering bonuses and waiving certification requirements in order to keep classrooms open.

Travel Guide With 2021 Twist: Writers Laud American Places

Sixteen notable writers have created a combined list of places that they believe helped shape and define America, from coastal Oregon and Solvang, California, to Ellis Island and New Hampshire’s Black Heritage Trail.

Trump Threatens To Torpedo COVID Relief With New Demands

President Donald Trump late Tuesday threatened to torpedo Congress’ massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep economic uncertainty, suddenly demanding changes fellow Republicans have opposed.

Trump Pardons 15, Commutes 5 Sentences, Including GOP Allies

President Donald Trump has pardoned 15 people, including a pair of congressional Republicans who were strong and early supporters, a 2016 campaign official ensnared in the Russia probe and former government contractors convicted in a 2007 massacre in Baghdad.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster Tests Positive For COVID-19

After undergoing routine testing due to coming into close contact with the COVID-19 virus, Governor Henry McMaster was notified late Monday evening that he has tested positive for the virus.

$900B COVID Relief Bill Passes, Including $600 Stimulus Checks

Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.

Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn

Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn will occur on December 21st, 2020.

Britain Hit With Travel Bans Over New, Seemingly More Contagious, Coronavirus Strain

Trucks waiting to get out of Britain backed up for miles and people were left stranded at airports Monday as dozens of countries around the world slapped tough travel restrictions on the U.K. because of a new and seemingly more contagious strain of the coronavirus in England.

Carolina Panthers Announce They Are Parting Ways With General Manager Marty Hurney

Carolina Panthers Owner David Tepper has informed Marty Hurney that he will not continue as general manager, the team announced today.

Blame Game Over Hacking Culprit, Deal Reached on Covid Relief Package

WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the latest headlines.

2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized In U.S. Ships Out

Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.

U.S. Clears Moderna Vaccine For COVID-19, 2nd Shot In Arsenal

The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.

Congress Averts Shutdown; Fight Continues Over Pandemic Aid

Congress passed a two-day stopgap spending bill Friday night, averting a partial government shutdown and buying yet more time for frustratingly slow endgame negotiations on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.

Biden Picks North Carolina Environmental Chief To Lead EPA

President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday offered the leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency to Michael S. Regan, a North Carolina regulator who has made a name pursuing cleanups of industrial toxins and helping low-income and minority communities hit hardest by pollution.

Secretary Of State Pompeo Quarantines After Virus Exposure

The State Department said Wednesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had come into contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantining.

Mary Curtis: Covid 19 Vaccinations Underway

Mary C. Curtis: COVID-19 Vaccinations Underway

The first COVID-19 vaccines, from Pfizer and approved by the FDA for emergency use, have been sent throughout the country, including North Carolina, where health care workers and residents of care facilities are tops of the list to receive the shot.

Will You Be Getting The Vaccine? | The Edge

Edge: How Are You Feeling Now That A Vaccine Has Been Administered?

The first of the covid-19 vaccine was administered today in the Carolinas. Doctors are encouraged and say they have been preparing for it since the pandemic began.

President Trump Announces Attorney General Barr's Resignation

Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is departing amid lingering tension over the president’s baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into President-elect Joe Biden’s son. Trump said the attorney general submitted his letter of resignation at the White House on Monday.