Mecklenburg County Health Leaders Urging Residents To Cancel Holiday Plans, Avoid Travel
6 days before Thanksgiving, health officials recommend that you don't travel this Thanksgiving Holiday
23-Year-Old Livingstone College Student Dies After Contracting COVID-19
Livingstone College officials say 23-year-old Jamesha Waddell died on November 19th from serious complications after contracting coronavirus.
Health Officials Provide A COVID-19 Update For North Carolina As Hospitalizations Rise
Health officials provide a COVID-19 update for North Carolina as hospitalizations rise across the country on November 20th, 2020.
7-Year-Old Entrepreneur In York County Is Donating Her November Profits To Help Provide Thanksgiving Meals To Needy Families
Jessica Cartwright, one of the owners of Sweet Tea Refill, says her 7-year-old niece Sadie is already on her way to becoming a super cool boss babe, since she she started her own small business and is donating all of her sales this month to feed families at Thanksgiving.
Atrium Health Announces COVID-19 Mobile Testing Locations For Week Of November 23rd
Atrium Health has released their locations for mobile COVID-19 testing for the week of November 23rd.
Local Remdesivir Trial Patient Shares His Experience With The Drug
One of only five people who are part of the only Remdesivir trial in our area is talking about the trial and how the drug made him feel after he got sick with COVID.
CDC Pleads With Americans To Avoid Thanksgiving Travel
With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans on Thursday not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household.
Cluster Of 5 COVID-19 Cases At UNCC Residence Halls
Officials with UNC Charlotte say five individuals tested positive for coronavirus from two dorms on campus on November 19th.
Health Officials Say 213 COVID-19 Cases, 12 Deaths Connected To United House Of Prayer Events In Charlotte
Public Health officials say they have identified 213 cases of COVID-19 among attendees and close contacts and 12 deaths in connection to the events that took place from October 4th-October 11th at the United House of Prayer For All People.
Inmate From Anson Correctional Institution Dies After Testing Positive For COVID-19
Officials say an inmate from the Anson County Correctional Institution has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Officials with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety say the offender had pre-existing medical conditions and died at the hospital.
A Call To Cancel A Local Pro-Life Event Due To COVID Concerns
Reiley Baker volunteers at a medical facility next to the property the organization owns. She started a petition on Monday ago calling on city leaders to stop the March. It already has more than 100,000 signatures.
More Than 2 Million in Carolinas Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving, Despite COVID Concerns
On the roads or in the skies, prepare for a very different holiday travel season. More than 2 million people across the Carolinas are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, despite COVID concerns.
South Carolina Reports First Flu-Related Death Of The Season
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says they've seen their first flu-related death of the season.
DA Merriweather Announces Plan To Tackle Court Case Backlog Caused By COVID-19 In N.C.
District Attorney Spencer Merriweather says he has a plan to tackle court cases that have accumulated after many courts closures in North Carolina due to coronavirus.
Salvation Army Center Of Hope Shelter In Charlotte Addresses Positive COVID-19 Cases
Officials with the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Charlotte say there has been 45 positive cases of coronavirus in the past two weeks at the shelter.
Selwyn Pub Temporarily Closes, Issues Statement After Being Cited For COVID-19 Restriction Violation
A popular hangout in Myers Parks has temporary closed after being cited for a COVID-19 restriction violation.
Socially Distanced Activities To Do In Uptown Charlotte This Weekend
Charlotte Center City Partners announces new socially-distanced weekend activities to support the community and its small businesses every weekend through the end of the year starting Friday, November 20th.
Gaston County Listed On States' COVID County Alert System
COVID-19 is affecting every county in North Carolina. But state health leaders say the virus is impacting some communities much harder including in Gaston County.
State & Local Leaders Warn North Carolinians Not to Let Their Guard Down Amid Rising COVID Cases
A plea from local and state leaders: don't let your guard down. With COVID cases on the rise and concerns about further spread over the holidays, Gov. Roy Cooper is taking new steps he hopes will prevent another shutdown.
YWCA Central Carolinas Fitness Center Reopens With New Safety Measures
The YWCA Central Carolinas Fitness Center is officially back open. The facility on Park Road in south Charlotte shut down due to the pandemic in March. It reopened last month with new safety measures in place.
Park Road Books Limiting Operations After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
A popular book store in Charlotte is limiting their operations after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.
Wastewater Overflow Reported On Wilkinson Boulevard In West Charlotte
Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow on Wilkinson Boulevard near Alleghany Street in west Charlotte on November 16th. Officials say an estimated 4,250 gallons of wastewater reached Upper Taggart Creek in the Catawba River Watershed.
Local Election Worker Tests Positive For COVID-19
Robinson says the county did everything it could to keep poll workers safe.
COVID Vaccines Show Promise As New Cases Surge Across The Country
COVID cases are climbing in every state as the push to bring a vaccine to market intensifies. Two companies now say their vaccine is more than 90% effective.
Wesley Chapel Elementary School Moves To Remote Learning Until November 30th Due To Several Students Testing Positive For COVID-19
Three students at Wesley Chapel Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release. Officials say several students and staff members may have been exposed to the virus.
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