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FDA Approves Updated Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters

On Wednesday, the FDA authorized both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent COVID-19 booster dose, which protects against all strains of COVID.

Gaston County Reports 10th Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2022

A bat located in Gastonia, N.C. tested positive for rabies. This is the 10th confirmed rabies case in Gaston County in 2022.

Rowan County Seeing Uptick In COVID-19 Cases After Children Return To School

Officials in Rowan County say they are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 numbers in children ages 5 to 17 since the beginning of school on August 10th.

West Rowan Middle School Shifts To Remote Learning Due To Bacteria Found In HVAC

West Rowan Middle School will remain virtual through September 9th.

Fauci To Step Down After Decades As Top US Infection Expert

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will leave the federal government in December after more than five decades.

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South Carolina Launches Texting Program For Convenient Access To DSS Services

The South Carolina Department of Social Services has partnered with the United Way Association of South Carolina to launch a new texting feature that will connect families and individuals to DSS resources through mobile devices.

Jill Biden Rejoins President After Negative COVID-19 Tests

First lady Jill Biden left COVID-19 isolation on Sunday after twice testing negative for the coronavirus and reunited with President Joe Biden at their Delaware beach home.

Judge Reinstates North Carolina's 20-Week Abortion Ban

Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.

Monkeypox Vaccine Available In Mecklenburg County

Beginning Thursday, Mecklenburg County Public Health will begin administering the monkeypox vaccine to individuals 18-year-old and up who are determined to be high risk for infection.

New Scottish Law Makes Period Products Free For All

A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.

Governor Cooper Lifts North Carolina's COVID-19 State Of Emergency

On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper ended the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency.

Congresswoman Alma Adams Tests Positive For COVID-19

On Sunday, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced she has tested positive for coronavirus.

J&J To End Sales Of Baby Powder With Talc Globally Next Year

Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it caused cancer.

1st Case Of Monkeypox Identified In Lincoln County

The Lincoln County Health Department has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the county.

StarMed Healthcare Is Offering Monkeypox Testing And Treatment

To combat the spread of Monkeypox virus, StarMed Healthcare is offering testing and treatment for the infectious disease.

London Kids To Be Offered Polio Shot After More Virus Found

Children ages 1-9 in London were made eligible for booster doses of a polio vaccine Wednesday after British health authorities reported finding evidence the virus has spread in multiple areas of the city but found no cases of the paralytic disease in people.

Rowan County COVID-19 Cases Remain High

Rowan County is reporting a high COVID transmission level as more and more people are testing positive.

Covid And Monkeypox Cases On The Rise In The Carolinas

Health Leaders: Monkeypox, Covid-19 Cases On The Rise Across The Carolinas

Local health leaders across South and North Carolina are urging people to take precautions.

Mecklenburg County Public Health Launches COVID Safety Training Program For Businesses

Mecklenburg County Public Health has developed the COVID-SAFE training and certification program as part of a continued effort to provide education and support for businesses during the pandemic.

Health Officials Say Back-To-School Means Time To Get Children Up To Date On Vaccines

As children get ready to head back to school this month, health officials remind families to make sure their children are up to date on all required and recommended vaccines.

Health Officials Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month In South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month by sharing the benefits of it and encouraging expectant mothers to speak with their doctors to make sure it is an effective choice for them and their infant children.