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.
"We ❤️ Public Schools" North Carolina Tour Stops In Union County
The North Carolina Association of Educators' "We ❤️ Public Schools" tour is making a stop in Union County on Saturday, April 24th to celebrate educators hard work and stress the need for funding at all N.C.'s public schools.
From Scarcity To Abundance: U.S. Faces Calls To Share Vaccines
Victor Guevara knows people his age have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in many countries. His own relatives in Houston have been inoculated.
U.S. Lifts Pause, Allowing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccinations To Resume
U.S. lifts pause, allowing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations to resume.
FDA: N95 Masks, Now Plentiful, Should No Longer Be Reused
The Biden administration has taken the first step toward ending an emergency exception that allowed hospitals to ration and reuse N95 medical masks, the first line of defense between frontline workers and the deadly coronavirus.
US Health Panel Reviews J&J Vaccine Pause Over Rare Clots
With the U.S. pause of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine stretched into a second week, authorities are weighing whether to resume the shots the way European regulators decided to — with warnings of a “very rare” risk.
Thermal Technology Implemented In Iredell- Statesville Schools
The Iredell-Statesville school district is now using thermal technology in several buildings to take people’s temperatures as they enter.
Burke County School Rallies For Teacher Fighting Breast Cancer
Firetrucks surrounded Hildebran Elementary School on Monday, April 19th to light up in support for a 4th grade teacher who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
North Carolina To Help Farmer Costs For Quarantined Farmworkers
North Carolina has set aside money to reimburse farmers who bore the financial toll of quarantining their workers during the COVID-19 outbreak last year, a state agency said.
Healthy Headlines: Pregnancy And The COVID-19 Vaccine
In this week's Healthy Headlines, Becky DeCamillis, a physician assistant with Novant Health Infectious Disease Specialists joins Rising to help sort out the myths from the facts when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine and the possible impact on fertility, pregnancy, and miscarriage.
Cooper Plans To Lift Gathering, Distancing Limits By June 1
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday that he plans to lift all mandates on social distancing and gathering limits by June 1 if coronavirus metrics remain stable and residents continue to get vaccinated.
White House Offers New Tax Credit To Help Spur Vaccinations
The White House is trying to overcome diminishing demand for COVID-19 shots by offering businesses a tax incentive to give employees paid leave to get vaccinated. The move comes as the United States is set to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of administering 200 million coronavirus doses in his first 100 days in office.
County Plans To Close Bojangles Coliseum Vaccination Site; Shift Strategy To Outreach
The Mecklenburg County health department plans to close the Bojangles Coliseum vaccination site by May 22nd. The county health director cited an increase in supply as demand dwindles as well as a shift to a different vaccination strategy.
CMS Expands Capacity for HS Playoff Games Following Parent Petition
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is expanding attendance capacity for high school football playoff games and other Spring sports. It comes after parents started a petition asking the district for the change.
Mecklenburg County Public Health Presents COVID Vaccinations In The African American Community
Join Mecklenburg County Public Health on Thursday, April 29th at 4 PM for a Facebook Live round table discussion about COVID-19 vaccinations in the African American community.
Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available At Bojangles Coliseum Clinic
Mecklenburg County health officials announced Tuesday that the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Bojangles Coliseum will now be accepting walk-in vaccinations without an appointment starting this week.
All Novant Health Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-In Appointments
All Novant Health vaccination sites are now open to walk-in appointments, as supply allows. You do not have to be a Novant Health patient to make an appointment. If you already have a vaccine appointment, you are able to walk in or reschedule for earlier vaccination.
Walgreens Vaccine Mix-Up: Saline Instead of Pfizer -- How Did it Happen?
Nearly two dozen people were impacted by a vaccine mix-up at a Walgreens in Monroe. We're learning more about how a mistake like this could happen.
Charlotte Restaurants Struggle To Fill Staff Positions As COVID Restrictions Loosen
A restaurant worker shortage is impacting businesses across the country and in Charlotte. While businesses are bustling with loosened COVID restrictions, many restaurants are struggling to fill their staffs.
South Carolina Governor Gets First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine Monday morning, nearly four months after testing positive for the virus.
Local Woman Accidentally Given Saline Injection, Instead of COVID Shot at Walgreens in Monroe
We're hearing from a local woman who says she and her husband were among those involved in a vaccine mix-up at a local Walgreens. The company admits some people who were supposed to get a COVID shot were accidently injected with a saline solution instead.
Half Of U.S. Adults Now Have Received At Least 1 COVID Shot
Half of all adults in the U.S. have received at least one COVID-19 shot, the government announced Sunday, marking another milestone in the nation’s largest-ever vaccination campaign but leaving more work to do to convince skeptical Americans to roll up their sleeves.
Walgreens in Monroe Accidently Gives Patients Saline Solution Instead of COVID Vaccine
A rare vaccine mix-up at a local Walgreens. The company is trying to figure out how some people, who were supposed to get a COVID shot, were accidently injected with a saline solution instead.
CATS Offers Free Rides On April 17th
Charlotte Area Transit officials say all rides with CATS will be free on April 17th in order to help community members attend Saturday's mass COVID-19 vaccination event at Camp North End.
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