The first million dollar covid vaccine lottery drawing was completed on Wednesday.Β The North Caorlina promotion is part of an effort to increase the rate of vaccinations, which still trails the national average.
Health officials say the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding the number of locations providing $25 Summer Cards for getting the COVID vaccine.
Students at Indiana University have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the school is violating their rights and the state's passport law.
President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300 million vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 600,000 on Tuesday, even as the vaccination drive has drastically brought down daily cases and fatalities and allowed the country to emerge from the gloom and look forward to summer.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited South Carolina on Monday to kick off a nationwide push to vaccinate millions more Americans against the coronavirus as July 4 holiday celebrations loom.
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses.
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order on Friday extending North Carolina's COVID-19 state of emergency until July 30th.
Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden administrationβs top environmental official are making stops in several Southern states to promote an intensive White House coronavirus vaccination effort.
North Carolina senators approved a bill on Thursday to bar women from getting abortions on the basis of race, sex or a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
As part of North Carolinaβs effort to encourage more North Carolinians to receive COVID-19 vaccines, Governor Roy Cooper announced $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings to motivate those who have not yet been vaccinated β and thank those who have.
Johnson & Johnson said Thursday that U.S. regulators extended the expiration date on millions of doses of its COVID-19 vaccine by six weeks.
A Charlotte woman has been accused of peddling a fake COVID-19 cure during the height of the pandemic and continuing to offer it despite warnings to stop.
Gov. Henry McMaster brought an end to South Carolinaβs pandemic-related state of emergency on Monday, saying the coronavirus situation in the state had improved to the point that it was no longer needed.
The Charlotte Hornets Foundation has donated $230,000 so far in COVID-19 relief funds, with the foundation set to donate an additional $20,000 to meet its 2020 goal.
Drinking water does more than just quench our thirst.Β It's essential to keeping our bodies functioning properly and feeling healthy but many people do not consume enough fluids each day.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the state is nearing an announcement on further financial incentives to boost COVID-19 vaccine participation.
According to the most recent data from the NC Justice Center, Mecklenburg county's employment level is 3.7% below pre-pandemic levels.
Encouraging Covid news from Mecklenburg county leadership on Friday as key metrics continue to fall. As more and more businesses reopen, there is still some hesitancy among employees to get back into the buildings.Β
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.
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.
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 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.
Car sales are skyrocketing, but there is still concern about inventory and used car prices.
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