Less Immigrant Labor In US Contributing To Prices Hikes
The U.S. is experiencing a labor shortage that's partly fueled by a drop-off in immigration, which ground to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic.
FDA Restricts J&J's COVID-19 Vaccine Due To Blood Clot Risk
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnsonβs COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
Medicare Program Pulled From Troubled Salisbury Nursing Home
Beginning May 19th, officials say The Citadel Salisbury will no longer participate in the Medicare program as the nursing home has failed to meet its basic health and safety requirements.Β
Next Battle Over Access To Abortion Will Focus On Pills
The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow in importance if the Supreme Court follows through with its leaked draft opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and allow individual states to ban the procedure.
Planet Fitness Offering Free Workouts For Teens All Summer
Planet Fitness has announced that high schoolers, ages 14-19, can work out for free at any of their Charlotte area location from May 16 through August 31 as part of the High School Summer Pass initiative.
NC State Employees Getting Extra Day Off For Booster Shot
North Carolina state employees will be getting an extra day of vacation for receiving a COVID-19 booster.
Abortion Battles In States Fire Up After Supreme Court Leak
The Supreme Courtβs apparent intention to abolish a nationwide right to abortion, spelled out in a draft opinion leaked this week, will not be the final chapter in the nationβs most pitched culture battle.
Iredell Health System Eases Visitor Restrictions, Allows Children Under 12 To Visit
Starting Wednesday, Iredell Health System is easing more of its visitor restrictions by allowing children under 12-years-old to visit.
Protests Erupt After Leak Of Draft Opinion On Roe V. Wade
Protestors informed WCCB that they are devastated and numb which led to them gathering in Uptown Charlotte on Tuesday to take a stand.
Roberts Orders Probe Into 'Egregious' Leak Of Abortion Draft
Chief Justice John Roberts has confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court may be be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide.
Harris Negative For COVID-19 After Taking Antiviral Pill
Vice President Kamala Harris tested negative on Monday for COVID-19, six days after she tested positive for the virus.
First Case Of Human Bird Flu Infection Confirmed In Colorado
The federal government says a Colorado state prison inmate is the first person to have tested positive for bird flu in the latest outbreak in the United States.
Operation Fan Heat Relief Distributing Fans To Eligible North Carolina Residents
Operation Fan Heat Relief will distribute fans to eligible recipients in North Carolina from May 1 to Oct. 31.
Moderna Seeks To Be 1st With COVID Shots For Littlest Kids
Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children.
Justice Dept. To Appeal Order Voiding Travel Mask Mandate
The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judgeβs order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs.
Feds Will Appeal Mask Ruling Only If Mandate Still Needed
The Justice Department says it will not appeal a federal district judgeβs ruling that ended the nationβs federal mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.
Moderna Announces Step Toward Updating COVID Shots For Fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
CATS No Longer Requiring Masks On Vehicles After Florida Judge Strikes Down CDC's Mask Mandate
Charlotte Area Transit System announced Tuesday that mask mandates have been dropped on all of their vehicles after a Florida judge struck down the CDC's face covering requirements.
Florida Judge Voids US Mask Mandate For Planes, Other Travel
A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials.
FDA Investigating Lucky Charms After Reports Of Illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of consumers complained of illness after eating it.
FDA Authorizes 1st Breath Test For COVID-19 Infection
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
CATS Reminds Riders Masks Are Still Required On Transit Services Until May 3rd
Charlotte Area Transit System officials remind riders that masks are still required while onboard all public transit until May 3rd.
Abortion Ban After 15 Weeks Signed Into Law In Florida
Florida will soon ban abortions after 15 weeks. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law on Thursday; it goes into effect on July 1.
Pfizer To Seek COVID Booster For Healthy 5- To 11-Year-Olds
Pfizer wants to expand its COVID-19 booster shots to healthy 5- to 11-year-olds.
2022 RAIN AIDS Walk Returning In-Person To Uptown Charlotte On May 7thΒ
The largest HIV fundraising walk in the Carolinas will return in-person to Uptown Charlotte on May 7th.
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