CATS: Spreading Joy With Free Rides On Holiday Buses
Officials with the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) say they will provide free rides on holiday-themed buses to celebrate the season.
Tightened COVID Restrictions Set to Take Effect in North Carolina on Wednesday
On Wednesday, tightened coronavirus restrictions go into effect across North Carolina. The Governor's updated executive order requires you to wear a face mask anytime you're within six feet of someone you don't live with.
CMS Board of Education Voted Unanimously To Allow Superintendent To Move Individual Schools To Remote Learning
This would be based on staffing shortages or health concerns.
What Will Governor's Expanded Order Mean for Local Mask Enforcement?
A stark warning from Governor Roy Cooper, as COVID cases rise across North Carolina. The Governor is tightening the state's mask mandate ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and calling for stricter local enforcement.
COVID-19 Cases In CMS Are Increasing
Despite the discouraging data, the district is moving forward with its plan to bring more students back to the classroom.
North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements, Enforcement Due To Rapid Rise In COVID-19 Cases
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country Monday.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Hold News Conference To Review Their COVID-19 Metric Dashboard
Kathy Elling, CMS chief school performance officer, will walk through the CMS metrics dashboard today to breakdown COVID-19 cases across the school system.
3rd Major COVID-19 Vaccine Shown To Be Effective And Cheaper
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than some of its rivals.
Busy Holiday Travel Season Kicks off at Charlotte Douglas Airport
COVID concerns are not stopping some from visiting family and friends this Thanksgiving. While fewer people will fly this year, Charlotte Douglas Airport is preparing for the most travelers since mid-March.
POLITICAL WRAP: Will People Follow CDC Thanksgiving Recommendations?
Dr. Anthony Fauci is explaining why people should limit family and social gatherings this Thanksgiving. But will people ignore CDC recommendations?
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.
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