Gov. Cooper: First Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive In North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Monday morning that the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had arrived in the state.
POLITICAL WRAP: Electoral College Meets Monday; Latest on COVID Vaccine
Monday, the Electoral College will meet to formally cast their ballots for President and Vice President of the United States. It comes just days after the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit by the Texas Attorney General to overturn millions of votes.
Chief Justice Announces 30-Day Postponement Of Court Proceedings In North Carolina
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley says North Carolina Courts will postpone non-essential court proceedings for 30 days starting on Monday, December 14th to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Charlotte City Officials Build Bicycles For Rights Moves For Youth Students
Employees with the City of Charlotte say for the holidays they will assemble 75 bicycles for students in Right Moves for Youth donated by The Spokes Group on Saturday, December 12th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
How to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain, According to Dietitian
Avoiding the holiday weight gain is not always easy when the temptations are endless.
New Details About COVID Vaccine Distribution In North Carolina
The vaccine is expected to be shipped to North Carolina in a few days. Eleven hospitals will get it first, including three in the WCCB viewing area.
Pfizer Vaccine Approved; Local Health Officials Detail Roll Out
A vote of confidence and major step forward for the Pfizer vaccine following a marathon meeting at the Food and Drug Administration. The vaccine approval means people will be receiving the vaccine as early as next week.Β
Virus That Causes COVID-19 Located In 3 UNCC Residence Halls During Wastewater Test
Officials with UNC Charlotte say as a result of finding SARS-CoV-2 virus in the wastewater, 68 COVID-19 tests for students and staff have been completed and three more residence halls are undergoing testing.
Mecklenburg County Jail Goes On Lockdown After A COVID-19 Outbreak
Officials with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office say Detention Center-Central has entered a lockdown after an outbreak of COVID-19 where over 107 residents and 20 staff members tested positive.
U.S. Panel Endorses Widespread Use Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
A U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizerβs coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak.
North Carolina Public Health Officials Announce How COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Distributed
North Carolina public health officials held a news conference on December 10th to announce details on how the COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed in the state.Β Officials say the state could start receiving vaccines in the next few days.
Ellen DeGeneres Tests Positive For Coronavirus But Says She's βFeeling Fineβ
Ellen DeGeneres says sheβs tested positive for COVID-19 but is βfeeling fine right now.β
Panthers Could Face Fines For Role In COVID-19 Outbreak
The Panthers placed eight players on the COVID-19/reserve list on Monday, forcing the team to close its facility for two days.
COVID Cases Surge In South Carolina As Leaders Stress Mask Wearing And A Return To In Person Schooling
Covid cases are surging in South Carolina. State health leaders warned people not to let their guard down, as the Governor pushed for a return to a pre-pandemic in person school schedule.Β
FDA Will Consider Pfizer COVID Vaccine Authorization on Thursday
Thursday, the FDA will meet to determine whether to authorize Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use in the U.S. Three local hospitals are among those getting the first shipment.
A Grim Warning From Local Health Officials As COVID Metrics Continue Heading In The Wrong Direction
Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris says COVID cases are increasing significantly. In part, from the Thanksgiving holiday. WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich talked with Harris for more than a half hour. She reiterated several times, people should not travel or gather for the Christmas holiday.
City Manager Of Concord Tests Positive For COVID-19
Officials say City Manager Lloyd Payne tested positive for coronavirus, but is not showing any symptoms currently.
City Of Gastonia Extends Free Bus Services Through January
Officials with the city of Gastonia Transit system say free bus services will be extended through January 31st, 2021 as a continued effort to help those struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Henry McMaster Provides COVID-19 Update For South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster and health officials provide a coronavirus update for South Carolina on December 9th.
New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks To COVID-19 Relief
The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hillβs confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week unemployment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators.
Mary C. Curtis: Trump Signs Order on COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines will be given to Americans just as soon as the FDAΒ approves emergency use authorization.
CMS to Return to All-Remote Learning for K-12 Students Starting Monday, December 14th
The Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board voted to move to all-remote learning amid concerns about rising COVID cases.
Cooper Announces "Modified Stay-At-Home" Order As COVID Cases And Hospitalizations Reach Record Levels
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced a modified stay-at-home order as case counts and hospitalizations reach record levels.The move puts more restrictions on bars, restaurants, and business as the holiday season continues.Β
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings Tests Positive For COVID-19
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings announced Tuesday afternoon that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
NC Gov. Roy Cooper Announces Modified Stay-At-Home Order, Nighttime Closure For Businesses
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday a statewide modified stay-at-home order and a nighttime curfew as the state continues to see record increases in positive cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations.
