Bowling Alley Willing to Risk Fines to Reopen
The owner of a bowling alley in Mooresville says he's not waiting on permission from Governor Cooper to welcome customers back.
Fauci Hopeful For A COVID-19 Vaccine By Late 2020, Early 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, but warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.
Charlotte Mayor Asks Governor Cooper To Require Face Masks Statewide
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles asked N.C. Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday for a statewide requirement to wear protective face masks in public to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
North Carolina Creates Nation’s First Statewide Infrastructure Connecting Healthcare And Human Services
Through a public-private partnership, North Carolina has created the nation’s first statewide technology platform, NCCARE360, to coordinate whole-person care uniting traditional healthcare settings and organizations that address non-medical drivers of health, such as food, housing, transportation, employment and interpersonal safety.
South Carolina Beaches Fill, But COVID-19 Takes No Vacation
The elevator doors opened and inside were 10 people crammed into a space no bigger than a closet, none of them wearing a mask.
SC Education Leaders Release Reopening Plan
Education officials in South Carolina have unveiled their plan for getting kids back in the classroom safely. Officials say there is no one-size-fits-all solution to reopen schools in the fall.
Charlotte City Council Renews Debate About Mask Requirement
Charlotte City Council is renewing the debate over a mask mandate. Some members want to act now to put a mask requirement in place, instead of waiting for guidance from the governor.
Cooper Vetoes 2nd Reopen Bill, This One For N.C. Gyms, Bars
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed another attempt by Republican legislators to accelerate the speed in which North Carolina commerce is being restored through his COVID-19 executive order.
Governor Cooper Deciding Whether To Move NC Into Phase 3 Reopening
Phase 2 is set to expire Friday as Coronavirus cases continue to spike
Clemson Sees 23 Football Players Test Positive For COVID-19
Clemson said 23 football players have tested positive for coronavirus since returning to campus this month.
Vulnerable US Latino Communities Hard Hit By COVID-19
A Hispanic immigrant working at a fast-food restaurant in North Carolina is rushed to the hospital after she contracts COVID-19. A sickened Honduran woman in Baltimore with no health insurance or immigration status avoids the doctor for two weeks and finally takes a cab to the hospital and ends up on oxygen.
North Carolina To Test All Prison Inmates, Staff Members
North Carolina prison officials released a plan Thursday to test all of its inmates and staff members for the coronavirus, following a court mandate ordering the state to release a proposal for universal testing by June 22.
Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas Announce Additional Help For Customers During Pandemic
Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas announced that they are adding steps to help customers who are suffering financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meck Co. Commission Considers Mask Requirement
Coronavirus cases in Mecklenburg county steadily increasing as the county commission considers making masks mandatory.
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 “Masks for Gastonia” 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.
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. All blood donors will receive free COVID-19 antibody testing and a $10 VISA gift card.
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. 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.
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 state’s 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.
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