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.
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.
As The Start Of The School Year Inches Closer, Parents Are Seeking Other Options
Like private schools and tutoring groups.
Charlotte Hornets Will Provide 2,020 Meals During Week Of Service
The Charlotte Hornets, in partnership with Bank of America, have expanded their annual Day of Service to be the first Week of Service.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Additional Restrictions On Restaurants And Other Businesses Amidst Pandemic
Gov. Henry McMaster today announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments that attract groups of people are now mandatory. The governor’s Executive Order establishing these new measures will go into effect Monday, August 3.
Mike Pence Urges In-Person School During Visit To North Carolina
Vice President Mike Pence vowed Wednesday that schools around the country will have the resources they need to reopen for in-person learning as he visited a classroom of masked fourth graders at a North Carolina private school.
There’s Only 1 Ride At This Year’s SC State Fair -- Your Car
There will be no rides or rows of games like ring toss, basketball or Whac-a-Mole, but officials with the South Carolina State Fair are still planning to hold a scaled-down version of the event this year in what they’re calling an effort to give the community a bright spot amid the coronavirus pandemic.
North Carolina State Fair Canceled In 2020 Due To Coronavirus
The North Carolina State Fair has been canceled for this year due to safety, financial and attendance challenges from COVID-19, State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced Wednesday.
CMS Superintendent Speaking Out About The District's Difficult Back To School Decision
WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich sat down for a one-on-one interview with Earnest Winston.
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