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Governor McMaster Lifts Mask Mandate In South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Friday lifting the mask mandate inside restaurants and government buildings.

North Carolina To Offer Reopened Schools Widespread Testing

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services told education leaders Thursday it would offer charter schools and local school districts rapid COVID-19 tests for free to help control outbreaks.

North Carolina Nursing Homes Resume In-Person Visitations

After a year of virtual visitations, long-term care facilities in North Carolina are welcoming back visitors inside their doors.

UNC Charlotte Makes Plans For An In-Person 2021 Graduation

UNC Charlotte officials say 2021 graduates will have the opportunity to graduate at an outdoor in-person ceremony, with a limited number of guests allowed due to Governor Cooper's latest COVID-19 guidelines for public gatherings.

STUDY: Most People Would Prefer To Work From Home Even After The Pandemic Is Over

Across the country, COVID restrictions are beginning to loosen, more businesses opening back up. Exciting for some, but for others -- the thought of going back to the office after working from home for months -- not so much.

Local And State Health Directors Reflect 1 Year After The First COVID Case Announced in North Carolina

It’s been 365 days since the first confirmed case of coronavirus was announced in North Carolina. While a lot has changed, health officials say there is still more to be done.

Gaston County Reports 1st Rabies Case Of 2021

Officials with Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement say on Monday, March 1st they located a dead raccoon with rabies within reach of three dogs in the backyard of a home in Gastonia.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper received a COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday as the state expands eligibility this week with the arrival of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Biden Stands By May Timeline For Vaccines For All US Adults

President Joe Biden said the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May — two months earlier than anticipated — and he pushed states to get at least one shot into the arms of teachers by the end of March to hasten school reopenings.

Married Couples Are Having Less Sex Due To The Pandemic. Here is What Local Therapists Say Can Help

Married couples are having less sex due to the pandemic. Local therapists and sex counselors say they’ve seen a surge in business during the last year.

Gov. Cooper Announces Frontline Essential Workers Eligible For Vaccination Beginning March 3rd

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that additional frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible for vaccinations beginning tomorrow, March 3.

North Carolina To Vaccinate Medically Vulnerable Starting March 24

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that the state will more quickly open up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those who are frontline essential workers or have serious underlying health issues.

South Carolina Opens Up Vaccine Access To Most Of State

The majority of people living in South Carolina will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting next week, state officials announced Tuesday.

Hundreds Of Gaston County Elementary Students Return To Class Under Plan A

Some parents have mixed reaction about their children's return to the classroom.

South Carolina Bars And Restaurants Reopening

South Carolina Eases COVID Restrictions As CDC Warns Of Leveling Trends

South Carolina bars and restaurants resumed normal alcohol service on Monday, and opened with essentially no COVID capacity limits as federal health officials warned of a possible spring COVID surge.

Senate Democrats Consider Changes To House Virus Relief Bill

Senate Democrats considered reshaping parts of the House-passed COVID-19 relief bill on Monday, as party leaders who are hoping to salvage a minimum wage increase abandoned one proposal aimed at pressuring big companies to boost workers’ pay.

North Carolina Receiving More Than 80,000 Doses Of Johnson & Johnson One-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine

North Carolina is set to receive more than 80,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine this week. This will be the third vaccine option for the state.

"Not A Good Idea:" Experts Concerned About Pope Trip To Iraq

Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him.

FDA Clears One-Dose Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine

The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.

Cooper Vetoes Bill That Would Force K-12 Schools To Reopen

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday rejected a bill that would compel the state’s 115 K-12 public school districts to reopen with at least partial in-person instruction, while also allowing parents the option of keeping their kids learning remotely.