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North Carolina State Prison Officials Finish Mass COVID-19 Testing

State prison officials say 2.1 percent of North Carolina offenders have tested positive for coronavirus.

Gov. Cooper: Trump's Coronavirus Strategy 'Nonexistent'

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday during an interview with The Associated Press that President Donald Trump’s administration still lacks a sufficient strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

1.2 Million Laid-Off Workers Seek U.S. Jobless Aid After $600 Federal Check Ends

Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.

Teachers In Union County Are Speaking Out About The District's Back-to-School Plan

The Union County school board is moving forward with Plan B. A hybrid of face-to-face and remote learning. Students will go to school once a week, based on the day they're assigned, then learn remotely the other days. All students will remote learn on Fridays.

Extension Of COVID-19 Phase Two For Five Weeks; Bars And Gyms To Remain Closed

Thousands of businesses across North Carolina remain closed following Governor Cooper’s decision to extend the “Phase Two” order another five weeks.

Facebook Deletes Trump Post Where He Cited Virus Misinformation

Facebook has deleted a post by President Donald Trump for the first time, saying it violated its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.

Virus Testing In The U.S. Is Dropping, Even As Deaths Mount

U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to learn the results.

North Carolina Implements A New Immunization Rule For Rising 12th Graders

Students entering the 12th grade in North Carolina must get a vaccine to protect them from meningitis before attending school, according to a news release.

Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina Will Remain In Phase 2 Of Reopening

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says that the state will remain in "Safer At Home Phase 2," for another five weeks as everyone returns to school.

Trump Considering Giving Convention Speech From White House

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s considering delivering his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House after his initial plans to hold the event in two battleground states were foiled by coronavirus concerns and health restrictions.

Meck. County Health Director Says She Doesn't Think We Are Ready To Move Into Phase 3

The COVID-19 positivity rate is now 8.9% in Mecklenburg County. Down from 9.6% the week before. Hospitalizations are also decreasing. WCCB asked county Health Director Gibbie Harris if she thinks we're ready to move into phase 3 of reopening.

Carowinds To Remain Closed For Remainder Of 2020 Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Carowinds will remain closed for the rest of 2020 due to challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. With the diminishing number of calendar days left in the 2020 operating season, as well as limited visibility from state and local officials as to when a park opening is possible, the decision has been made to remain closed.

“this Is Not Over. We Are Not Done. We Have A Long Way To Go.”–experts Warn Coronavirus Is Still A Concern

Coronavirus Trends In NC Still Moving In Right Direction

State reports a third straight day of decreasing cases

As School begins Amid Virus, Parents See Few Good Options

John Barrett plans to keep his daughter home from elementary school this year in suburban Atlanta, but he wishes she was going. Molly Ball is sending her teenage sons to school in the same district on Monday, but not without feelings of regret.

Catawba County Public Health Officials Investigate A New COVID-19 Outbreak At An Assisted Living Facility

Public health officials say one resident and three staff members have tested positive for coronavirus at Catawba Valley Assisted Living.

Hurricane Isaias Lashes Bahamas While Florida Battens Down

Hurricane Isaias ripped shingles off roofs and blew over trees as it carved its way through the Bahamas early Saturday and headed toward the Florida coast, where officials in Miami said they were closing beaches, marinas and parks.

Millions Of People Who Are Out Of Work Are About To Lose Much Needed Money

The $600 weekly unemployment benefit from the federal government expires at midnight.

Tracking The Coronavirus In The Carolinas

New information is being released daily about the coronavirus and the impacts it's causing in the Carolinas. WCCB's Digital Team will continue to update this story as new numbers are reported.

Charlotte SHOUT! Festival Delayed Until September 2021

Charlotte Center City Partners and Blumenthal Performing Arts announced Friday that the 2020 Charlotte SHOUT! Festival will be delayed until September 2021.

CMS: Board of Education Voted To Approve Full-Remote Learning

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to open schools with fully remote learning in an emergency meeting July 29th, according to a news release.

Big North Carolina Utilities Told To Stop Disconnections Longer

North Carolina regulators have told the state’s big for-profit electric, natural gas and water utilities to keep delaying disconnections through August as customers still struggle financially from COVID-19.

City Of Wilmington Tweets Hilarious Reminder To Wear A Mask As Other NC Cities Chime-In

The City of Wilmington, NC tweeted a friendly reminder to please wear a mask to the tune of "Wannabe," by the Spice Girls.

Former GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies At 74

Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of a major pizza chain who went on to become an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 74.