S.C. Health Officials Urge Parents To Get Kids Vaccinated For COVID-19 Before Summer Break
South Carolina health officials are urging parents to fight against COVID-19 by vaccinating their children, 12-years-old and up, before summer break begins.
Top South Carolina Democrat Wants $1M Vaccine Lottery Prize
One of South Carolinaβs top Democratic lawmakers wants the state to use some of its COVID-19 relief money to offer $1 million prizes to people who get vaccinated for the disease, similar to a program in Ohio.
From The Roads To The Skies, Memorial Day Weekend Travel Is In Full Swing
Whether you're getting to your destination by car or by plane, officials say to expect it to be busy this Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA, nearly 2.5 million Americans are expected to fly; that's six times more than last year.
Moderna Says Its COVID-19 Shot Works In Kids As Young As 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S.
New and Used Car Dealers Feeling The Pinch As Demand Rises And Inventory Remains Flat
Car sales are skyrocketing, but there is still concern about inventory and used car prices.
A New Reason To Swipe Right? Dating Apps Adding Vax Badges
The White House is pushing a new reason to swipe right: vaccination badges and βsuper swipesβ for people whoβve gotten their coronavirus shots.
Bojangles Coliseum COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic To Remain Open Through June
Health officials say due to ongoing demand at Bojangles Coliseum, StarMed will continue to offer drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations through the end of June.
Broadband, Education Atop Cooperβs $5.7B Virus Aid Proposals
Broadband, K-12 and higher education, local infrastructure and targeted businesses would be among the greatest beneficiaries in Gov. Roy Cooperβs proposals unveiled Wednesday on how to spend $5.7 billion in federal COVID-19 aid recently approved by Congress.
Gov. Cooper Proposes How To Spend Latest Virus Relief Aid From DC
North Carolinaβs governor is set to tell lawmakers how he wants them to spend the billions of additional dollars the federal government has allocated through another COVID-19 relief package.
Some 'Long Haulers' Say Vaccine Helped Relieve Long Term Effects of Covid-19
Researchers are now studying if the Covid-19 vaccine is helping patients suffering from long-term effects of the virus.
After CMS Cancels All Proms, Local Organizations Create "Meck Gala Prom"
Junior and Senior prom is another casualty of the pandemic in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Now, several local organizations are stepping up to make sure students don't miss out on the experience.
Walmart To Allow Vaccinated Shoppers, Workers To Go Maskless
Walmart, the worldβs largest retailer, said Friday that it wonβt require vaccinated shoppers or workers to wear a mask in its U.S. stores unless state or local laws say otherwise.
POLITICAL WRAP: COVID Restrictions Scaled Back
The CDC says vaccinated people can go out and about and leave their mask at home. But health officials strongly recommend unvaccinated people keep wearing their masks.
Some Aren't Ready To Give Up Masks Despite New CDC Guidance
Like more than 120 million other Americans, Jan Massie is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can pretty much give up wearing a mask under the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But sheβs still covering her face.
Gov. Roy Cooper: Virus Business Limits, Most Mask Mandates End In North Carolina
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday immediately ended the stateβs capacity limits on businesses and nearly all the remaining statewide mask-wearing mandates, returning the state to almost normal operations after 15 months marked by COVID-19 lockdowns and limits.
Third Creek Middle School Goes Virtual Due To COVID Cluster
Officials with Third Creek Middle School announced Friday afternoon that all students will learn virtually for the week of May 17th through May 21st, due to a reported COVID cluster.
South Carolina Lifts Mask Mandates For Those Fully Vaccinated
South Carolina public health officials say fully vaccinated residents in the state can now go without masks in most situations.
Govt Eases Up Guidance On Indoor Mask-Wearing
In a striking move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
US Jobless Claims Sink To 473K As More GOP Governors Bar Aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Local Charlotte Nonprofit Partners With Walmart To Host Vaccination Event
The Camino Center, a local Charlotte nonprofit, is working with Walmart to distribute 2,400 COVID-19 vaccines to the Charlotte community during its two-week vaccination event.
U.S. Advisers Endorse Pfizer COVID Shot For Kids 12 And Up
U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizerβs COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday, just as expected new guidelines say itβs OK for people of any age to get the shot at the same time as other needed vaccinations.
Pfizer COVID-19 Shot Expanded To US Children As Young As 12
COVID-19 vaccines finally are headed for more kids as U.S. regulators on Monday expanded use of Pfizerβs shot to those as young as 12, sparking a race to protect middle and high school students before they head back to class in the fall.
Publix Pharmacies Offer Walk-In COVID Vaccines In 7 States Including North And South Carolina
Publix pharmacies are now accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine at all of their locations across seven states.
Popular NoDa Music Venue Announces Reopening After 15 Months Of Being Closed
After more than a year of struggle and uncertainty, they are back. The neighborhood theatre in NoDa announcing their first show happening in June.
As Vaccinations Drop, North Carolina May Offer Financial Perks
At a time when fewer and fewer North Carolinians are coming in for a COVID-19 vaccine, state health officials are examining ideas from other states to see what incentives might work to boost participation.
