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Popular Music Venue To Host First Show In 15 Months

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.

Pfizer Aims For Full FDA Approval Of Vaccine

Drugmaker Pfizer has begun the process to earn full U.S. regulatory approval for its COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 16 and older.

Hospitality Industry In Charlotte Starting To Bounce Back

Consumer confidence appears to be increasing, with new data showing more than 80% of Americans plan on traveling this summer.

Most North Carolina Adults Have Now Gotten A COVID-19 Shot

Most North Carolina adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to data released by the state Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday.

U.S. Backs Waiving Intellectual Property Rules On Vaccines

The Biden administration on Wednesday joined calls for more sharing of the technology behind COVID-19 vaccines to help speed the end of the pandemic, a shift that puts the U.S. alongside many in the developing world who want rich countries to do more to get doses to the needy.

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Charlotte Sorority Chapter Donates $10,000 To Children's Defense Fund

The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, has donated $10,000 to the Children's Defense Fund in order to purchase 750 books for children in need.

N.C. Lawmakers Advance Bill Barring Mandatory COVID-19 Shots

North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a proposal to prevent state and local governments from firing or retaliating against employees who decide not to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Health Experts Worry Covid Herd Immunity Is Unattainable

Vaccination rates across the country are slowing. Local and national health experts warn that achieving herd immunity may not be possible as new variants arise and people decline the shot.

Governor Cooper Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandate With Restrictions

Masks are still required indoors across North Carolina.

CMS Parents Locked Out From Seeing High School Theater Performances

Theater students and parents within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools say the arts are being forgotten. There are capacity restrictions on upcoming performances and parents say they won’t be allowed to attend.

U.S. To Restrict Travel From India Over COVID Starting Tuesday

The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergence of potentially dangerous variants of the coronavirus.

Free Rides And Beer: Incentives Are Added To Vaccine Drive

Free beer, pot and doughnuts. Savings bonds. A chance to win an all-terrain vehicle. Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to try to energize the nation’s slowing vaccination drive and get Americans to roll up their sleeves.

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CMS Increases Guest Limit To 4 For In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have increased the number of guests allowed to attend in-person graduation ceremonies to four guests per graduate.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Gov. Cooper Issues Executive Order To Relax State's Outdoor Mask Mandate And Ease Mass Gathering Limits

Under the new Executive Order, masks will still be required indoors but are no longer mandated outdoors. The number of people who may gather indoors will increase from 50 to 100 and the number of people who may gather outdoors will increase from 100 to 200.

Novant Health Launches Mobile Health Units To Bring COVID-19 Vaccinations Directly Into Vulnerable Communities

Novant Health announced the deployment of its mobile health units to priority ZIP codes across all of its markets in an effort to provide easier access to the COVID-19 vaccine and increase vaccination acceptance.

Fears of Summer Gas Shortage Due to Fewer Tanker Truck Drivers

Analysts are raising fears about a possible gas shortage this summer. It's because companies are having a hard time finding tanker truck drivers.

CDC Says Many Americans Can Now Go Outside Without A Mask

U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers, and those who are unvaccinated can go without a face covering outside in some cases, too.

Health Officials Work To Combat Covid Vaccine Hesitancy

Health officials are working to combat a lack of urgency to get the Covid vaccine. A new survey shows parents wouldn't be too eager to get their kids the shot either.

US To Share AstraZeneca Shots With World After Safety Check

The U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines with the world once it clears federal safety reviews, the White House said Monday, with as many as 60 million doses expected to be available for export in the coming months.

FDA To Scrutinize Unproven Cancer Drugs After 10-Year Gap

Each year the U.S. approves dozens of new uses for cancer drugs based on early signs that they can shrink or slow the spread of tumors.

Stephen Curry, Warriors Welcome Fans Back And Beat Nuggets

Stephen Curry’s pregame warmup had a little added flair with so many more people watching again. He loved seeing all the familiar ushers as he drove up to the arena three hours early. He thanked the fans before tipoff for being patient and persistent through a pandemic.