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Atrium Health Welcomes Easter Babies | PHOTOS

Officials with Atrium Health Levine Children's Neonatal Nurseries welcome babies Hudson, Tuli, Emily, Zara, and Malachi to the world this Easter.

Singing Hymns Through Masks, Christians Mark Pandemic Easter

Christianity’s most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings on a second Easter Sunday conditioned by pandemic precautions.

From Child Care To COVID, Rising Job Market Faces Obstacles

A surge in hiring in the United States last month — 916,000 added jobs, the most since August — coincides with growing confidence that a blistering pace of job growth will continue as vaccinations increase and federal aid fuels economic growth.

Fully Vaccinated Can Travel Again, Says New CDC Guidance

Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.

Mecklenburg County's Sexually Transmitted Infection Numbers Increased During COVID, While The Country's Went Down

In Mecklenburg Co, sexually transmitted infections – like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, increased by roughly 13% in 2020, according to the county health department. Nationwide however, the CDC says STI's took a downturn.

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Diners Choose Cabarrus County 'Burger Madness' Competition Winner

The vote is out! After a month of trying 12 specialty burgers from local Cabarrus County restaurants, diners have voted The Candied G.O.A.T. Burger from Johnny Rodger's BBQ & Burgers as the most popular in the Cabarrus Burger Madness competition.

At-Home COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available In Mecklenburg County

Health officials say residents who are currently homebound due to an ongoing physical or mental disease can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at home by completing a request form online here.

Pfizer Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Younger Teens

Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12, a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before they head back to school in the fall.

Federal Ban On Evictions Has Been Extended Again

The CDC extended its federal moratorium on eviction for non-payment of rent until June 30.

South Carolina Must Give Year-End Tests In Person At Schools

The federal government denied South Carolina’s request to skip formal in-person testing at the end of the school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, state Education Superintendent Molly Spearman said Monday.

Mecklenburg County To Open COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments For All Adults Starting In April

Mecklenburg County health officials announced that new COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be opening at its Bojangles Coliseum clinic starting Tuesday.

Did COVID-19 Stress, Uncertainty Stall Anti-Smoking Push?

A year after COVID-19 upended life for millions of Americans, there are troubling signs that the coronavirus may have also slowed progress against another deadly health threat: smoking.

Office Supply Stores Across The Nation Offering To Laminate COVID-19 Vaccine Cards For Free

Anyone worried about damaging their COVID-19 vaccination card can go get it laminated for free at office supply stores across the nation such as Office Depot, OfficeMax, and Staples.

Now Vaccinated, Older Adults Emerge From COVID Hibernation

Bill Griffin waited more than a year for this moment: Newly vaccinated, he embraced his 3-year-old granddaughter for the first time since the pandemic began.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Gov. Cooper Announces North Carolina Will Relax Some COVID-19 Restrictions

As North Carolina’s trends continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases with 31.7% of North Carolinians over 18 having received at least one dose of vaccine, Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the state will continue to ease some COVID-19 restrictions.

Governor McMaster Says All S.C. Residents 16 And Older Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine March 31st

Governor Henry McMaster says starting March 31st all residents in South Carolina 16-years-old and up will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Clearing Up Misconceptions About The Covid Vaccine As More North Carolinians Become Eligible

Everyone over the age of 16 in North Carolina will soon be eligible for the COVID vaccine. Gov. Roy Cooper making the announcement about the updated timeline during a Thursday news conference.

The Pandemic Has Driven Millions Of U.S. Women Out Of The Workforce

According to an analysis from the National Women's Law Center, 2.2 million women in the U.S. left the workforce between February and October 2020.

Governor Cooper Announces Accelerated Vaccine Timeline For North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that Groups 4 and 5 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by March 31st at the latest and all adults will be eligible for the vaccine starting April 7th in North Carolina.

AstraZeneca Confirms Strong Vaccine Protection After US Rift

AstraZeneca insists that its COVID-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its U.S. study, the latest in an extraordinary public dispute with American officials.

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? It’s 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.