Caryn Little

South Carolina Reports 161,235 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 3,545 Deaths

Today, DHEC announced 784 new confirmed cases and 83 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 18 additional confirmed deaths and 5 new probable deaths.

Mecklenburg County Reports 32,410 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 381 Deaths

As of October 23rd, there were 32,410 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 381 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents.

North Carolina Reports 252,992 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 4,082 Deaths

North Carolina is reporting 2,400 new cases of coronavirus and 50 new deaths in the last 24 hours. There are currently 1,205 COVID-19 related hospitalizations in the state.

CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' Superintendent Earnest Winston has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, according to a statement released by CMS. Winston says he went to the emergency room after he began showing symptoms during a leadership meeting.

Cmpd Investigating After Person Found Dead Off Independence Boulevard

CMPD: Man Charged For Murder Of 18-Year-Old Who Was Fatally Shot In Southeast Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a man for the deadly shooting of an 18-year-old who was shot near a storage facility in southeast Charlotte in early August.

North Carolina Health Officials Announce First Flu Related Death Of 2020-2021 Flu Season

Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health today announced the first reported flu-related death of the 2020-21 flu season, which occurred the first week of October and involved an adult over 65 years of age in the central part of the state. NCDHHS staff and leadership extend their sympathies to the family and loved ones of this individual during this difficult time. To protect the privacy of the family, the person's hometown, county, age and gender will not be released.