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South Carolina's Lieutenant Governor Returns After COVID-19

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has returned to public life after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month.

‘Unfathomable’: US Death Toll From Coronavirus Hits 200,000

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus topped 200,000 Tuesday, a figure unimaginable eight months ago when the scourge first reached the world’s richest nation with its sparkling laboratories, top-flight scientists and stockpiles of medicines and emergency supplies.

STRIVE For Healthier Futures To Open Atrium Health's First Vaccine Clinical Trial Aimed At Addressing The Prevention Of COVID-19

A new vaccine research program, “STRIVE for Healthier Futures,” has been developed at Atrium Health with a goal of identifying a vaccine that safely and effectively prevents the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

South Carolina Unemployment Falls, But Tourism Jobs Vanish

South Carolina’s unemployment picture has improved overall, with 20,000 people finding work and businesses reopening as they adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NC Unemployment Rate Falls To Nearly Half Of Lockdown's Peak

North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped markedly in August, according to state figures, falling to nearly half the record rate during the spring at the height of business and movement restrictions issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NC State Supt. of Public Instruction Pushing For All Students To Return To In Person Instruction

The North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction pushed for all students to return to in person learning during an interview with WCCB.

Major Push Underway To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine To Americans

President Trump says there will be at least 100 million vaccine doses before the end of the year

Cabarrus Health Alliance Investigates COVID Cases At Old Armor Beer Company

Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA), with the County's public health authorities, investigates 8 COVID-19 cases linked to Old Amor Beer Company in downtown Kannapolis.

NC Governor Allows For Schools To Move Into 'Plan A', District Responses Vary

North Carolina school districts have the option to bring back elementary students to full in person learning beginning October 5th.

Iredell-Statesville Students Pre-K Through 5th Grade To Return To The Classroom

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says elementary students will return to in-person instruction on October 5th, and the Iredell-Statesville Superintendent is ready.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Says Elementary School Students Can Return To In-Person Learning

Governor Roy Cooper announces K-5th graders in North Carolina public schools and charter schools can return to the classroom in Plan A on October 5th, according to a news release.

Trump Says He Can Talk GOP Into Going For 'Larger' Virus Aid

President Donald Trump parachuted into the coronavirus aid debate Wednesday, upbraiding his Republican allies for proposing too small of a relief package and encouraging both parties in Congress to go for a bigger one that would include his priority of $1,200 stimulus checks for most Americans.

COVID-19 Danger Continues To Drive Joblessness In US

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high number of people that illustrates the broad economic damage still taking place nine months after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in the U.S.

Charlotte Cancels Game Against Unc Due To Quarantines

UNC Charlotte Cancels Saturday Football Game Against UNC After Several 49ers Test Positive For Coronavirus

UNC Charlotte announced Thursday that they are canceling their Saturday football game against UNC Chapel Hill after several players were placed in quarantine.

SC's Governor Signs Into Law New COVID-19 Election Rules

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law Wednesday changes in South Carolina voting rules allowing anyone to cast an absentee ballot without a reason in November’s general election to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

Charlotte Mecklenburg School Leaders Present Possible Plan For Returning To In Person Learning

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Leaders Approve Plan for Return to In-Person Learning

Wednesday night, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School leaders approved a plan to return to in-person learning.

NC Senate Candidates Trade Accusations On Virus, Vaccine

North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and Democrat Cal Cunningham battled over the government’s COVID-19 response and a future vaccine in a debate Monday, kicking up a notch a campaign that could determine the Senate’s control.

South Carolina Launches A New Immunization Information System

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is launching a new immunization information system to provide South Carolinians easier access to essential immunizations, according to a news release.

Trump's Virus Debate: Project Strength Or Level With The Public

In times of crisis — wars, hurricanes, pandemics — effective leaders strike a balance between inspirational rhetoric and leveling with the public about the tough times ahead.

S.C. Department Of Health And Environmental Control Announces Interim Director Of Public Health

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says Dr. Brannon Traxler will step in as the new interim Public Health Director.

700 Charlotte Based American Airlines Flight Attendants To Be Furloughed October 1st

Hundreds of Charlotte area flight attendants uncertain about their future plan to protest in front of Charlotte Douglas Airport on Thursday. American Airlines plans to enact sweeping furloughs on October 1st, impacting 700 Charlotte based flight attendants.

COVID-19 Money To Improve Internet Access For NC Students

North Carolina’s state government is using federal COVID-19 relief dollars to purchase equipment so more public school students can access online classes and homework help.

NC: Trump Rally Exceeded Pandemic Limits, But Not Illegal

A crowed political rally hosted by President Donald Trump put people’s health at risk but was legal under state pandemic rules that exempt certain gatherings where people exercise free speech, a spokeswoman for North Carolina’s governor said Wednesday.