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 β two months earlier than anticipated β 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.Β Local therapists and sex counselors say theyβve seen a surge in business during the last year.Β
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 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.Β
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 workersβ 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 Francisβ 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 stateβs 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.
Some Crossing Boarder For Services In South Carolina Where COVID Restrictions Ease
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster loosening more COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, allowing bars to serve alcohol past 11 p.m. and large events to go on without extra approval.
Governor Cooper Says A Federally Funded COVID-19 Vaccination Site Is Opening In North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper announced on Friday that a new COVID-19 vaccination center is opening in Greensboro, North Carolina in partnership with the federal government.
U.S. Advisers Endorse Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine From J&J
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Governor McMaster Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions On Gatherings And Alcohol Sales In South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster says on Monday, March 1st alcohol sales will be allowed past the 11 p.m. curfew and restrictions on large gatherings will be lifted in South Carolina.Β
Dems Near Relief Bill OK By House, Ponder Wage Plan Rescue
A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
Governor Cooper Lifts Curfew In North Carolina On February 26th
Governor Roy Cooper says on Friday, February 26th North Carolina's modified Stay-At-Home order will be lifted and there will no longer be a curfew in the state.
Preparations Underway For Loosened COVID Restrictions Across NC
Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris is urging the community to stay cautious. She says despite Governor Roy Cooper loosening COVID restrictions across the state, the level of virus in Mecklenburg County is still high.
Gov. Cooper Extends Legislation That Allows Bar Owners To Defer ABC Permit Fees
Governor Roy Cooper says a new piece of legislation he signed on Thursday will help struggling bar owners by allowing them to defer ABC permit fees until they can reopen at full capacity.
Mecklenburg County Resumes List Of In-Person Services
Mecklenburg County officials say as the COVID-19 Public Health Directive expires Friday they will resume in-person services including services that have been operating virtually or suspended since January 15th.
NC Bars & Restaurants Will Be Able To Seat More People And Stay Open Longer
Governor Roy Cooper is easing COVID restrictions in North Carolina. For the first time in 11 months, people will be allowed to sit inside a private bar with 30% capacity. Restaurants, breweries, and wineries can operate at 50% capacity.
CMS To Allow More Fans At School Sporting Events
CMS officials say on March 1st they will increase the number of spectators allowed at outdoor athletic events after Governor Cooper's newest executive order is enacted on Friday, February 26th that eases restrictions in North Carolina.
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