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.
Free COVID-19 Home Disinfecting Service For Mecklenburg County Seniors
Officials with Mecklenburg County's Department of Social Services say they have partnered with Bio-One to offer a free one-time COVID-19 professional disinfecting service to all county residents 60 years old and up.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Implements COVID-19 Building Safety Measures
Officials with Charlotte Douglas International Airport say they are investing in the latest technology to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and give passengers the confidence to fly again.
Governor Cooper Says COVID Vaccinations For Group 4 Can Begin March 17th In North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday that people with high-risk medical conditions in Group 4 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 17th in North Carolina.
President Biden Signs $1.9T Relief Bill Before Speech To Nation
Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he said will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health.
NC Bill To Return More Students To Classrooms Gets Final OK
North Carolina lawmakers gave their final approval on Thursday to a directive that will put more K-12 students in classrooms five days a week by telling all districts to offer in-person instruction no later than early April.
NC: Legislation To Bring More Students Back To The Classroom
Governor Roy Cooper and leaders of the General Assembly announced compromise legislation Wednesday during a bipartisan press conference.
What Will $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill Mean for You?
Some much needed help is on the way for millions of Americans. The $1.9 trillion dollar relief package is heading to President Joe Biden's desk. In a vote along party lines, the House gave final approval to the bill on Wednesday.
Biden Immediately Begins Selling Virus Aid Plan To Public
The White House began highlighting the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill immediately after it gained final congressional approval on Wednesday, wasting no time in selling the public on President Joe Bidenβs first legislative victory.
What's Inside The $1.9T COVID-19 Bill Passed By Congress
The House approved a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition on Wednesday, sending it to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The milestone political victory would provide $1,400 checks for most Americans and direct billions of dollars to schools, state and local governments, and businesses.
Congress OKs $1.9T Virus Relief Bill In Win For Biden, Dems
A Congress riven along party lines approved a landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a triumph on a bill that marshals the governmentβs spending might against twin pandemic and economic crises that have upended a nation.
CMS Increases Number of In-Person Learning Days for Students
Students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will soon spend more time in the classroom. Monday night, the school board passed a plan to increase the number of in-person learning days.
Cooper, GOP Senate Leader Aim To Reach School Reopening Deal
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Senate leader Phil Berger confirmed on Tuesday that theyβre working toward an agreement designed to get more K-12 public schools reopened as the COVID-19 pandemic improves.
