YMCA Of Greater Charlotte Announces Reopening Of Indoor Fitness
Starting Saturday, September 5th the YMCA of Greater Charlotte says they will reopen their indoor facilities at select locations.
Charlotte Local Music Venues Worry About Future Amid Coronavirus Closures
Music venues in Charlotte are facing an uncertain future amid continued coronavirus closures. They're trying to convince local leaders to provide them money from the Cares Act, so they can stay afloat.
CDC Tells States To Be Ready To Distribute COVID Vaccines On November 1st
The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready to distribute by Nov. 1.
County Restrictions On Alcohol Sales Will Align With Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Order On September 4th
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper extends the 11 p.m. curfew on the sale of alcohol until October 2nd in the new phase 2.5 "Safer at Home" order, according to a news release.
Health Officials Worry The U.S. Is Not Ready For A COVID-19 Vaccine
Millions of Americans are counting on a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the global pandemic and return life to normal.
No Hugs, Kisses: SC Nursing Home Visits Resume Amid COVID-19
After nearly six months of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, people can visit relatives and friends in South Carolina nursing homes and residential care facilities, but there will be no hugs and kisses and they will have to meet outside.
Phase 2.5 Means Bars and Movie Theaters Remain Closed; Gyms and Playgrounds to Reopen
Disappointment and devastation for dozens of business owners in North Carolina after Governor Roy Cooper announced a move into Phase 2.5 of the state’s COVID reopen plan. The order begins on Friday evening and runs through October 2nd.
Gov. Cooper Announces North Carolina To Move Into 'Safer At Home' Phase 2.5
Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that North Carolina can now take a 'modest' step into 'Safer at Home' Phase 2.5 which will allow gyms and other establishments to reopen.
Payments To Parents In NC Republicans' Virus Relief Package
The North Carolina legislature will reconvene briefly starting Wednesday to propose spending leftover federal COVID-19 relief funds to reach the pockets of parents, the unemployed and poll workers.
White House Public Tours To Resume Sept. 12 With COVID Rules
Public tours of the White House, halted nearly six months ago due to the coronavirus outbreak, are set to resume later this month with new health and safety policies in place.
UNCC Off-Campus Student COVID Cluster Identified, Recovered
UNC Charlotte officials announced Tuesday that eight students who tested positive for COVID-19 have isolated and since recovered.
More NC Gyms Plan to Re-open Tuesday, Defying Governor's Order
Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper is expected to ease more cornoavirus restrictions. Some gyms are tired of waiting on the Governor and plan to re-open their doors tomorrow regardless of what Cooper announces.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Extends State-Wide Alcohol Curfew Through September
Gov. Roy Cooper announces that the state-wide alcohol curfew will be extended until October 2nd. Restaurants and bars are banned from selling alcohol past 11pm due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Voting Groups Scramble To Reach College Students In Pandemic
Chase Gaines wishes he could get more young people in North Carolina to answer their front doors and take his GOP flyer.
CMPD Animal Services Say It May Be The Best Time To Foster Or Adopt A Pet
Melissa Knicely, with CMPD Animal Services, says during the pandemic may be the perfect time to foster or adopt a new pet.
Census, Like Post Office, Politicized In Election Year
The postal service isn’t the only staid federal agency to be drawn into a political battle in 2020.
Belk Donates $75,000 To Support Black Philanthropy Month
Belk officials say they are donating $75,000 to three local nonprofits that are improving social and economic mobility in underserved and marginalized communities.
Four People Test Positive For COVID-19 After RNC Meeting In Charlotte
Mecklenburg County health officials announced Friday that two attendees of the Republican National Convention Meeting that took place in Charlotte along with two members of the support staff tested positive for COVID-19.
Caldwell County Reports 20 Coronavirus Deaths And 1,409 Confirmed Cases
Caldwell County reported eight new positive COVID-19 cases Thursday — six in the 28645 Zip code, one in 28630, and one in 28601. One patient is under the age of 17; one is between 18 and 24; two are between 25 and 49; and four patients are between 50 and 64.
Trump Lashes Biden, Defies Pandemic On White House Stage
President Donald Trump blasted Joe Biden as a hapless career politician who will endanger Americans’ safety as he accepted his party’s renomination on the South Lawn of the White House. While the coronavirus kills 1,000 Americans each day, Trump defied his own administration’s pandemic guidelines to speak for more than an hour to a tightly packed, largely maskless crowd.
CMS Metrics Advisory Committee Discussing What Needs To Be Done To Return To In-Person Learning
It's clear: returning to in-person learning will be complicated. The CMS Metrics Advisory Committee discussed what needs to be done Thursday.
AP Source Says NBA Postponing Thursday's Postseason Games
Another day of the NBA playoffs will be postponed, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday, August 27th.
Top 5 List Of Socially-Distanced Approved Activities In The Charlotte Area
Being safe and healthy during the pandemic just got more enjoyable with this list of top five social-distancing activities that can be enjoyed in Charlotte and surrounding areas.
More Than 1 Million Americans Applied For Jobless Benefits
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Cooper's Budget Proposal Includes Medicaid Expansion, Bonds
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper recommended to legislators on Wednesday how to spend the state’s remaining COVID-19 federal relief dollars, mainly for public health, K-12 schools and local governments.
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