Fort Mill School District Prepares for In-Person Classes
There are questions and concerns as students in Fort Mill, South Carolina prepare to head back to in-person classes.
Local Man Donates 100 Face Shields to ICU Nurses
Atrium Health ICU nurses have 100 new face shields thanks to a donation by a Charlotte man.
Last-Ditch Virus Aid Talks Collapse; No Help For Jobless Now
A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.
Gaston County Cancels Annual Cotton Ginning Festival
The Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department canceled their Cotton Ginning Days Festival this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a news release.
Atrium Health Helps Protect Students and Teachers For Back To School
As the new school year rapidly approaches, educators and parents are continuing to look for the best ways to help make sure students remain healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Building upon Atrium Health’s trusted resources, products, and services for employers, Charlotte Country Day School has formed a partnership with the system to help students, teachers, and staff safely return to school.
South Carolina Reports 97,554 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 1,883 Deaths
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,265 new confirmed cases and 10 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 21 additional confirmed deaths and 5 new probable deaths.
Most NC Parents Won't Have Option To Send Kid Back To School
When K-12 public school students in North Carolina resume classes this fall, the vast majority of them will be sitting at home in front of a computer screen.
North Carolina Reports 132,812 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 2,134 Deaths
North Carolina is reporting 1,545 new cases of coronavirus and 42 new deaths in the last 24 hours. There are currently 1,123 COVID-19 related hospitalizations in the state.
Mecklenburg County Reports 21,694 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 230 Deaths
As of August 7th, there were 21,694 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 230 deaths due to COVID-19 reported among Mecklenburg County residents.
U.S. Adds 1.8 Million Jobs In A Sign That Hiring Has Weakened
The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is weakening hiring and the economic rebound.
