Gov. Cooper & State Budget Director Perusse Share Budget Recommendations For North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper and State Budget Director Charlie Perusse met to discuss the Governor's budget recommendations for North Carolina on Wednesday.
BBB Issues Scam Alert For Phony Survey About Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Did you receive a text with a survey about your vaccine? Itβs one of those scams that just keeps reappearing ... each time with a new twist. This time, the phony survey claims to be from pharmaceutical company Pfizer, with questions about their COVID-19 vaccine.
North Carolina Gov. To Ease Capacity Restrictions As COVID Metrics Improve
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced increased capacity limits for many industries as key COVID metrics decline.Β
Popular Music Venue Announces Reopening, Other Venues Following Its Lead
After more than a year of being closed, the owner of The Evening Muse in NoDa says they'll be opening May 1st.Β
US: AstraZeneca May Have Used Outdated Info In Vaccine Trial
Results from a U.S. trial of AstraZenecaβs COVID-19 vaccine may have included βoutdated informationβ and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data, American federal health officials said early Tuesday.
People Turn To Social Media To Find COVID Vaccine Appointments
As more and more people become eligible for a COVID vaccine, finding an open appointment is becoming quite the challenge. Many people are scrolling through web pages and joining social media groups that hunt down open slots.Β
Got Your COVID Vaccine? Krispy Kreme Will Give You A Free Doughnut For The Rest Of The Year
Have you received your COVID vaccine?Β If so, you could soon be on your way to gaining a few extra pounds thanks to Krispy Kreme.Β The company is offering people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 a free glazed doughnut for the rest of the year.
New Germ-Zapping Robot Donated To Charlotte 49ers Athletic Department By Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers and Xenex Disinfection Services, the world leader in ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection for hospitals, have partnered to donate a LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot to the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Department.
POLITICAL WRAP: Crisis at Border after Surge in Migrants and Unaccompanied Children
A crisis at the border as a major surge in migrants strains resources. Nearly 9,300 unaccompanied children were detained last month.
A Rapid COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Backfired In Some U.S. States
Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.
Fans Back for Uptown Baseball for 1st Time in More Than a Year
Spring has sprung and baseball is back in Uptown Charlotte! Saturday's college baseball game between the Charlotte 49'ers and Rhode Island was held at Truist Field. It's the first time teams have played there in more than a year.
Health Officials Say All South Carolina Nursing Homes Are Open For Visitation
All South Carolina nursing homes and assisted living facilities beginning Friday, March 19th are required to offer visitation with a few exceptions for high risk residents, health officials say.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Advise Against Spring Break Travel Due To COVID-19 Exposure
Mecklenburg County health officials announced an advisement against travel over the spring break holiday Friday due to exposure for contracting COVID-19.
Mecklenburg County Playing Catch Up With The State's COVID-19 Vaccination Numbers
The Mecklenburg County health director says she's concerned about COVID variants and is making sure vaccine distribution is equitable.
CDC Changes School Guidance, Allowing Desks To Be Closer
Students can safely sit just 3 feet apart in the classroom as long as they wear masks but should be kept the usual 6 feet away from one another at sporting events, assemblies, lunch or chorus practice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
Financial Incentive For More Medicaid Draws Mixed Reaction
A financial carrot for North Carolina to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands low-income adults is raising already elevated hopes among Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and allies that the General Assembly will finally adopt it this year.
Biden Says U.S. To Hit 100 Million Virus Shots On Friday
With the U.S. closing in on President Joe Bidenβs goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, officials announced on Thursday the nation is now in position to help supply neighbors Canada and Mexico.
Many N.C. College Students Qualify For COVID-19 Shot April 7
A sizable group of North Carolina college students will be eligible for a vaccine in April, under guidance from the state Department of Health and Human Services.
IRS Will Delay Tax Filing Due Date Until May 17th
Americans will be getting extra time to prepare their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service says itβs delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17.
Some Members Of Group 4 Can Get COVID Vaccine
Including those with underlying health conditions and those at congregate living settings.
On The Other Side Of The Digital Divide, Securing COVID Vaccine Appointments Is A Struggle
The digital divide in the Charlotte region and across the country has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. Evidence of the gap is showing in the COVID vaccine roll out, where a large group of people are being left behind.Β
Air Travel Hitting New Pandemic High As States Rollback Covid-19 Restrictions
We saw crowds of people heading for Spring Break Saturday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Warp-Speed Spending And Other Surreal Stats Of COVID Times
The U.S. effort in World War II was off the charts. Battles spread over three continents and four years, 16 million served in uniform and the government shoved levers of the economy full force into defeating Nazi Germany and imperial Japan.
'Plan A' Approved By The Board Of Education For 6th-12th Grade Students In Cabarrus County Beginning April 13th
Officials with the Cabarrus County Board of Education say the board voted unanimously in a meeting on Friday to approve a plan that will allow middle and high students to return to school four days a week beginning Tuesday, April 13th.
N.C. On Track To Make All Residents Eligible For COVID Shot
All North Carolina adults who want a COVID-19 shot are on track to be eligible for one by May 1, state health officials said Friday.
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