Charlotte Nail Bar Implementing New Safety Guidelines For Customers, Workers Ahead Of Phase 2 Reopening
Owner hopes Phase 2 reopening for NC will begin this weekend
Pier 1 Announces Plan To Close All Stores By Fall 2020
Pier 1 has announced that they plan to close all their stores by fall 2020.
Organizers Cancel This Year's Matthews Alive Festival Due To Coronavirus
The Board of Directors of the Matthews Alive Festival, a Labor Day tradition in Matthews for over 27 years, has announced their decision to cancel this year’s festival scheduled for September 4-7, 2020.
One Of The First Coronavirus Patients In Mecklenburg County Has Recovered And Is Giving Back
She's donating her plasma, something experts say can save the life of someone else with COVID-19.
Seniors Struggle With Mental Health Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Depression and loneliness are increasing in North Carolina’s older populations. Local health care providers say they’re now increasing video visits and encouraging distant communication to keep older patients feeling positive.
South Carolina Close Contact Businesses Reopened Monday To Customers
'We're open' signs shined brightly Monday
President Trump Says He's Taking Hydroxychloroquine To Protect Against Coronavirus
President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to protect against the new coronavirus, despite warnings from his own government that it should only be administered for COVID-19 in a hospital or research setting due to potentially fatal side effects.
Concerns Over Rising PTSD Cases In Health Care Workers Fighting On The Front Line Of The Coronavirus Crisis
Experts say healthcare workers don't have time to process the grief and emotions when dealing with coronavirus because of the volume of patients.
Preparations For In-Person RNC Continue "Full Steam Ahead"
Preparations for the Republican National Convention in Charlotte continuing as planned as the August event nears.
Some Close Contact Businesses Implementing Own Safety Protocols Prior To Phase Two Reopening In North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper could announce the state is ready to move into Phase 2 on May 22.
Music For Meals Supports Local Musicians And Benefits Second Harvest Food Bank
Music For Meals is a virtual concert hosted on WCCB Charlotte's CW that will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The benefit concert will air at 9pm on Saturday, May 16th on WCCB Charlotte.
Prison Workers Get Free Testing; Gear Going To Nursing Homes
North Carolina government is offering widespread testing or protective equipment to workers in two of the more vulnerable living settings for COVID-19 outbreaks.
Stanly County Health Department Implements Drive-In COVID-19 Testing
The Stanly County Health Department is expanding access to COVID-19 testing throughout the county with drive-in testing.
As Models Indicate Increasing Cases; State Leaders Stay the Course
One of the leading coronavirus model predictors is now indicating a significant increase in the number of positive cases in the coming weeks. This as North Carolina leaders say they’re confident in moving forward with reopen plans considering the data they have.
Gov. Cooper: Phase 2 Will Only Start If Data And Indicators Remain Stable
“Our COVID-19 decisions are guided by the data and the science,” said Cooper. “We will use the time in this phase to keep a careful eye on the data and the indicators before we are ready to announce the start of Phase 2. North Carolinians should continue to stay home if they can and take precautions to keep themselves safe.”
WATCH LIVE: Mecklenburg County Public Health Officials Provide Coronavirus Update
Mecklenburg County public health officials hold a news conference to provide updates on the coronavirus.
Going To The Supermarket During A Pandemic
My first trip to a supermarket during a pandemic was so interesting I figured I would write about it because other people could probably relate.
Charlotte Knights-Themed Masks Available For Purchase With 100% Proceeds Going To 'Knights Care 4 CLT' Fund
Knights-themed masks are now available for purchase with 100% of the proceeds going to the “Knights Care 4 CLT” fund.
Local Health Expert Says Despite Re-Openings, "Very Little Has Changed" With Coronavirus
Re-opening, but not out of the woods. We can't control how fast scientists come up a vaccine, and we can't control how fast doctors can figure out how to treat the coronavirus. But as a local health expert explains: we can control ourselves, and right now, that is our best defense.
NCAE Plans On Making School Re-Entry Task Force To Help Navigate Changes
Next school year could look a lot different due to the coronavirus crisis.
UNC Charlotte Students Raise Concerns About Proposed Fall Schedule
Some UNC Charlotte students are raising concerns about a proposed schedule for the Fall semester. The plan would eliminate Fall break and include exams held as late as December 23rd.
Rare Disease Impacting Children and Possibly Related to COVID-19 Reported in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg county reporting a possible first case of a rare illness that is showing up in children and may be related to COVID-19.
SC Senate Complains About Governor’s Emergency Virus Orders
The South Carolina Senate rebuked Gov. Henry McMaster for part of his coronavirus response, saying he should have gotten permission from lawmakers to continue the state of emergency for the pandemic over two months.
Hundreds Of N.C. Prisoners With COVID-19 Declared Recovered
Hundreds of North Carolina state prisoners with COVID-19 are now deemed to have recovered based on government health guidelines.
Atrium Health And Butterfly Network Drive Innovation In Medical Imaging During COVID-19 Battle
Atrium Health is proud to be the first major health system in the nation to put into wide practice a new point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) device, the Butterfly iQ.
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