It's Getting Warmer: Here's How To Stay Comfortable In A Mask
With the 90s returning the forecast, wearing a mask can make the heat unbearable. Here's how to stay cool and safe.
Gastonia To Give Face Masks To Public During Second βMasks for Gastoniaβ Event
The City of Gastonia will host a second one-day, drive-through face masks giveaway for the public to wear during the coronavirus pandemic after the first event on June 7th was such a success.
Is It Safe To Go Swimming During The Coronavirus Pandemic?
Health officials say it can be safe, as long as swimmers stick to social distancing guidelines in and out of the water.
Gaston County Sees 312% Increase In COVID-19 Cases Between May 30th And June 12th
Between May 30 and June 12, Gaston County saw a 312% increase in positive tests. During that same period, the percentage of positive tests out of total tests increased from 5.14% to 11.17%.
Office Space to Take on New Look And Feel As People Return to Work
People returning to work in office spaces in Charlotte and across the country, are walking into a new normal.Β
Donate Blood And Get Free COVID-19 Antibody Test At Carolina Place Mall On June 18th
Carolina Place Mall is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 18th from 11am-4pm with The Blood Connection, a community blood center.Β All blood donors will receive free COVID-19 antibody testing and a $10 VISA gift card.Β
Cabarrus County Sees Triple-Digit COVID-19 Increase In One Week
Officials with Cabarrus Health Alliance say there has been another COVID-19 related death in Cabarrus County in the last 24 hours.Β This brings the total of deaths to 27 in Cabarrus County.
Gov. Cooper Considering Making Masks Mandatory
North Carolina leaders are considering making masks mandatory as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and businesses reopen.Β
Pandemic Leads To Bicycle Shortage Around The World
Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades.
SC Reopens Bowling Alleys As COVID-19 Spread Accelerates
Bowling alleys can now reopen in South Carolina after being closed for nearly three months to reduce the risk of coronavirus infections, even though the stateβs COVID-19 caseload is seeing its biggest increases since the pandemic began.
Judge Orders N.C. Track With Large Crowds To Stop Races
A North Carolina judge on Thursday ordered a small stock-car track to halt racing after state health officials declared large weekend crowds at recent races violated an executive order by Gov. Roy Cooper designed to halt the spread of COVID-19.
N.C. Governor Says He Tested Negative For COVID-19
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday that his test for COVID-19 came back negative.
We're Getting A Closer Look At How Schools Across North Carolina Will Operate In The Fall
The State Board of Education approved new operational guidance Thursday.
People Attending Protests Urged to Get COVID-19 Test
North Carolina state and local leaders urging people who may have taken part in a protest or mass gathering to get tested for COVID-19.Β
Mecklenburg County Detention Center Reports Positive COVID-19 Cases
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office announced that the Mecklenburg County Detention Center has reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 in their detention population.
Moderna On Track For Large COVID-19 Vaccine Test In July
The first experimental COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. is on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if it really can fend off the coronavirus, its manufacturer announced Thursday β a long-awaited step in the global vaccine race.
Local Leaders Encourage Protesters to Get Tested for COVID-19
Local leaders are encouraging people who have participated in recent protests to get tested for COVID-19. It comes as Mecklenburg County sees an increase in the percentage of tests coming back positive.
NASCAR Set To Allow Fans Back At Miami And Talladega Races
NASCAR is set to allow fans back at the track for races this month at Florida's Homestead-Miami Speedway and Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway. All fans will be screened before entering and required to wear face coverings, among other revised protocols.
Gov. Cooper Says Coronavirus Metrics Are Going In The Wrong Direction
Gov. Roy Cooper says coronavirus metrics are going in the wrong direction.Β North Carolina COVID-19 stats show there are currently 739 people hospitalized due to the coronavirus, the highest day of hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic.
NCHSAA To Allow Sports To Resume On June 15 With Phased Approach
The North Carolina High School Athletics Association has announced its decision to lift its current dead period on June 15 and allow sports to resume.
"This is not over. We are not done. We have a long way to go."--Experts Warn Coronavirus Is Still A Concern
There are more than 33,200 known coronavirus cases statewide. Mecklenburg still has the most cases in the state with 5,057. North Carolina is also reporting a record high for hospitalizations, with 717 people currently hospitalized statewide.
NCDHHS Reports First COVID-19 Pediatric Death In North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19-associated pediatric death in North Carolina.
COVID-19 Order Directs Efforts To Fix N.C. Racial Disparity
Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday unveiled a state commission and other initiatives to address socioeconomic and health disparities for African Americans and Latinos in North Carolina underscored since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fourth COVID-19 Outbreak Identified At Senior Living Facility In Catawba County
Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak of COVID-19 at Brookdale Senior Living β Falling Creek, where 2 residents have tested positive for the virus.
Parts of Republican National Convention Could Remain in Charlotte
Organizers indicate parts of the Republican National Convention could remain in Charlotte, despite President Trump's tweets about moving it to another city. The parties involved in the contract will meet on Thursday.
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