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UNC Chapel Hill Delays Spring Semester For 2 Weeks

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is delaying the start of its spring semester by two weeks and canceling its traditional spring break, according to a news release.

VP Debate Takeaways: Pandemic Looms Over A More Civil Fight

In normal times, vice presidential debates don’t matter much. But in an election year as wild as 2020, everything is magnified.

Circus School In Full Swing Again, Despite COVID | PHOTOS

The ropes are swinging. Chalk stains the mats anew. And students at the ESAC international circus school in Brussels are smiling again, even if it is through a mask sometimes.

Fly On Pence's Head Generates Buzz In VP Debate

The vice presidential debate featured plexiglass barriers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. They were no match for the night’s most talked-about intruder — a fly that briefly buzzed around the stage before landing and staying on Mike Pence’s head.

Trump Vows Not To Participate In Virtual Debate With Biden

President Donald Trump vowed Thursday not to participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden after organizers announced will take place virtually because of the president’s diagnosis of COVID-19.

Up Close Look At What It's Like To Be In A COVID Vaccine Trial

There's one underway in Charlotte right now. Only a few hundred people have been invited into the trial. Now, you'll hear from one of them. And: a brand new COVID treatment trial looking for volunteers right now. And it's all happening right here.

AP FACT CHECK: Claims From Pence And Harris VP Debate

Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris tussled Wednesday in the first and only vice presidential debate before the Nov. 3 election, coming as the coronavirus sidelined President Donald Trump at the White House.

Pandemic Likely To Dominate Debate Between Pence, Harris

As the coronavirus sweeps through the upper reaches of government, Republican Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris face off Wednesday night in a debate highlighting the parties’ sharply conflicting visions for a nation in crisis.

Mecklenburg County Officials Offer Do's And Don't For Halloween Amid COVID

Health officials say any type of gathering that doesn't follow the three W's should be avoided this Halloween to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Rock Hill Football Games Postponed Due To COVID-19

Rock Hill High School officials say football practices are canceled and this week's games are postponed after several individuals close to the program started experiencing COVID-like symptoms.

Trump Halts COVID-19 Relief Talks Until After Election

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.

As Harris Pitches To Black Voters, Some Want To Hear More

Standing before Sen. Kamala Harris at a campaign event near a Raleigh barbershop, Marcus Bass asked the Democratic vice presidential nominee a pointed question: How would she and Joe Biden convince young Black voters their ticket isn’t simply the lesser of two evils?

Pandemic Leads To 2.49 Million Unemployment Claims In N.C.

The number of people in North Carolina who’ve applied for unemployment benefits since the coronavirus pandemic began is at 1.31 million.

Lowe's Offering Early Curbside Trick-or-Treating Nationwide This Halloween

Halloween traditions are set to look very different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic but Lowe's Home Improvement stores plan to keep the holiday spirit alive with curbside trick-or-treating.

North Carolina Sen. Tillis Says He Has No COVID-19 Symptoms

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Monday that he’s regained his senses of taste and smell, recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 after testing positive late last week.

Charlotte City Council Releases More In Cares Art Stimulus Funds

Charlotte City Council Releases More in "Cares Act" Stimulus Funds

Charlotte City Leaders are releasing more federal stimulus money under the "Cares Act." The funding includes half a million dollars for indoor music venues that remain closed amid the ongoing pandemic.

Stanly County Teacher Dies After Covid Related Issue

Stanly County Third Grade Teacher Dies After Recently Contracting COVID-19

A Stanly County teacher has died after family members say she recently contracted coronavirus.

President Trump Tweets That He's Leaving Hospital Monday

President Donald Trump says he’s leaving the hospital Monday evening after a three-day stay to treat symptoms of COVID-19.

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Says She Has Tested Positive For COVID-19, Days After Trump Diagnosis

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says she has tested positive for COVID-19. This comes days after President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus.

Carolina Panthers: First Professional Football Team To Use COVID-19 Killing UV Ray Robot

Panther officials say amid the COVID-19 crisis they debuted the Xenex LightStrike Robot, that disinfects rooms of the virus that causes COVID with ultraviolet light, at their home game against the Cardinals on October 4th.

Doctors Say Trump's Blood Oxygen Level Dropped Suddenly

President Donald Trump’s blood oxygen level dropped suddenly on Saturday, but he “has continued to improve,” the White House physician said Sunday, adding a new layer of confusion to the president’s health status even as he sought to clarify contradictory statements from the day before.