Mecklenburg County Public Health Reports Two Children Have Died From COVID-19
Public Health Director Gibbie Harris has confirmed two elementary-aged children have died from COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County this year.
SC Governor Vows To Take Fight Over Mask Mandate Ban To U.S. Supreme Court
South Carolina's Governor is vowing to take the fight over masks in schools to the U.S. Supreme Court. It comes after a federal judge blocked the state's ban on mask mandates in schools.
Meck County Emergency Homeless Shelter To Close Thursday
Mecklenburg county is preparing to close an emergency shelter that housed more than 200 people following the removal of a homeless encampment North of Charlotte.
Cleveland County Animal Services Temporarily Closing
Due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19, Cleveland County Animal Services will be temporarily closed.
From Paints To Plastics, A Chemical Shortage Ignites Prices
In an economy upended by the coronavirus, shortages and price spikes have hit everything from lumber to computer chips. Not even toilet paper escaped.
598 Mecklenburg County Employees Suspended & 16 Fired For Not Complying With COVID Testing Policy
Officials say at least 16 Mecklenburg County employees have been fired for not complying with the county's COVID-19 testing and vaccination policy.
Cleveland County Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program
Those eligible, but unvaccinated, can now receive a $50 Visa gift card for getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Cleveland County.
Avery County Schools To Require All Students To Wear Masks Beginning October 6th
The Avery County Board of Education voted on Tuesday to implement a mask mandate for all students grades 3rd through 12th effective October 6th, 2021.
Fighting Wave Of Misinfo, YouTube Bans False Vaccine Claims
YouTube is wiping vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories from its popular video-sharing platform.
Federal Judge Overturns South Carolina School Mask Ban
A federal judge Tuesday suspended South Carolina from enforcing a rule that banned school districts from requiring masks for students.
Parents Ask Judge for Injunction To Stop Lincoln County Schools From Making Masks Optional
Masks will now be optional starting Wednesday inside Lincoln County Schools, despite a last minute plea from a group of parents.
Ambulances Sent To North Carolina Counties, Including Mecklenburg, For COVID-19 Aid
Nine North Carolina counties, including Mecklenburg County, are benefiting from 25 ambulances and their crews provided by the federal government to help locals struggling to respond to the spikes in calls during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Novant Health Fires More Than 175 For Not Getting Vaccinated
A North Carolina-based hospital system announced Monday that more than 175 of its workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Biden Gets COVID-19 Booster Shot After Authorization
President Joe Biden joked about his age Monday as he rolled up his sleeve for a COVID-19 booster shot, encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against the virus that has killed 688,000 in the U.S. and for those authorized to get their booster doses for more enduring protection.
Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Available In Mecklenburg County For High-Risk Groups, Frontline Workers
Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to high-risk groups and frontline workers starting Monday, Sept. 27 at Health Department clinic locations, according to officials.
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Could Mean Billions For Drugmakers
Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans’ protection against the virus.
A Lancaster Woman In Recovery After Nearly Dying From Getting COVID While Pregnant
Vaccinating against COVID does not increase the risk of miscarriage or birth defects says the CDC.
Harris ‘View’ Interview Delayed, Hosts Positive For COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris’ live interview on “The View” was abruptly delayed Friday after two hosts of the talk show learned they had tested positive for COVID-19 moments before Harris was to join them on the set.
1 In 3 NC Workers In Cooper Order Still Not Fully Vaccinated
More than one-third of the 56,000 North Carolina government employees included in Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order compelling them to get a COVID-19 shot or face weekly testing have not been fully vaccinated, according to new state data.
South Carolina Senators Hear Testimony On COVID-19 Treatments
As South Carolina continues to grapple with thousands of new coronavirus cases that have burdened hospitals and disrupted schools, the panel of lawmakers that oversees medical issues is gathering testimony from people who want greater access to unproven alternative COVID-19 treatments not currently recommended by public health officials.
Mecklenburg County's Mask Mandate Now In Effect For All Indoor Religious Services
County commissioners voted 5-4 earlier this month to add religious gatherings to the indoor mask mandate.
FDA Backs Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters For Seniors, High-Risk
The U.S. moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk from the virus as the Food and Drug Administration signed off on the targeted use of the extra shots.
Florida Makes Quarantine Optional For Exposed Students
A day after assuming his job, Florida’s newly appointed surgeon general on Wednesday signed new protocols allowing parents to decide whether their children should quarantine or stay in school if they are asymptomatic after being exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Vaccinations Encouraged, Not Required At NC State Fair
People attending the 2021 N.C. State Fair won’t be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but it’s strongly encouraged, officials said.
All Outdoor Events Canceled In Kings Mountain As Cleveland County Leaders Warn Of Dire COVID Surge
The City of Kings Mountain has made the decision to postpone all scheduled mass gatherings as COVID-19 cases continue to surge within Cleveland County.
