Governor Cooper: 'North Carolina Needs More Covid-19 Testing Before State Can Move To Phase 2 Reopening'
6000 tests are conducted daily in the state
CMS Will Hold Virtual Graduations, Drive-Thru Diploma Pick Up
Disappointment from students and parents after CMS leaders set graduation plans for the Class of 2020. After a district-wide survey, district leaders decided to combine two options.
Pelosi Unveils $3T Virus Bill, Warns Inaction Costs More
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a more than $3 trillion coronavirus aid package Tuesday, providing nearly $1 trillion for states and cities, βhazard payβ for essential workers and a new round of cash payments to individuals.
FEMA Announces Emergency Food And Shelter Programs Funding For North Carolina
Today, FEMA announced North Carolina will receive $9.3 million from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to assist nonprofits that are helping residents who are experiencing hunger and homelessness.Β
Fauci Warns Of Serious Consequences If US Reopens Too Soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the governmentβs top infectious disease expert, warned on Tuesday that βthe consequences could be really seriousβ if cities and states reopen the U.S. economy too quickly.
Twitter To Start Labeling Misleading Information About COVID-19
Twitter tries to slow down the spread of false information about the coronavirus with a new feature.
Two Charlotte Small Businesses Owners Are Giving Back Despite Struggling During The Coronavirus Crisis
They're feeding hundreds of people each week.
Mecklenburg County, Businesses Leaders Consider Making Face Masks Required in Stores
Mecklenburg county leaders pushing for retail workers and customers to wear masks when inside of stores at all times.Β
Health Experts Watching to See Impact of Phase One Reopening
North Carolina is just a couple of days into phase one of reopening. Health experts are watching to see what impact business reopenings will have on the number of coronavirus cases in our area.
South Carolina Governor Says Gyms, Barber Shops, Pools, And Other Businesses Can Reopen On May 18th
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that close contact service providers, fitness and exercise centers, commercial gyms, and public or commercial pools will be able to open in a limited capacity on Monday, May 18.
DHEC Expands Contact Tracing To Support Wider COVID-19 Testing Efforts
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says it has hired more than 1,800 contact tracers to support the stateβs ongoing COVID-19 response efforts.
NC Families To Receive Enhanced Benefits In May To Ensure Food Access
To help families access food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is temporarily increasing benefits for May 2020 to currentΒ Food and Nutrition ServicesΒ (FNS) recipients in North Carolina.
POLITICAL WRAP: WH Staffer Tests Positive for Coronavirus; Latest on Michael Flynn
The Trump administration's push to reopen is rattled as new cases hit close to home. And Vice President Mike Pence says he'd be "happy" to see Michael Flynn back in the administration.
Vice President Pence, White House Virus Task Force Members Face Quarantine
Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week.
DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Mobile Testing Clinics
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with community organizations to host free COVID-19 mobile and popup testing clinics across the state.Β
Catawba County Reports Second Covid-19 Related Death
Catawba County Public Health says a second person has died from COVID-19 related complications in Catawba County. Β
Customers Return as Malls Reopen Across North Carolina
Malls across the WCCB Charlotte viewing area and throughout North Carolina are open for business, as the state enters phase one of reopening the economy.
Unemployment Rate Highest Since The Great Depression, Record Number Of North Carolinians Jobless
More than 20 Million people nationwide lost their jobs in April
Air Quality in Charlotte Metro Showing Improvement During COVID-19 Pandemic
Traffic in the Charlotte metro area is beginning to pick back up. But for Most of April, travel on the roads came to a near halt.Β
Retailers Across The Charlotte Area And The State Are Back Open As North Carolina Enters Phase One Of The Re-Opening Process
Bottom line-- shopping in stores won't look how it used to.
Mecklenburg County Officials Release FAQs Regarding Phase 1 Of Reopening North Carolina
Get answers to frequently asked questions from the State of North Carolina regarding Phase 1 of reopening.
Restaurants In South Carolina Are Able To Open For Limited Dine-In Services On May 11th
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that restaurants throughout South Carolina will be allowed to reopen for limited dine-in services beginning on Monday, May 11.
Northlake Mall To Reopen On May 18th
Officials with Northlake Mall say the mall will reopen at 11am on May 18th.Β The mall has been shut down for weeks due to the coronavirus.
A Popular NoDa Bar Targeted Twice By Suspects Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Goods
Surveillance video shows an SUV pulling up to Hattie's Tap & Tavern on the Plaza around 5am on Tuesday.
Pandemic Stress Increasing Mental Health Issues For Pregnant Women & New Moms
This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness week. The stress of the coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on pregnant moms, postpartum moms, really, moms at any point in their motherhood experience. WCCB Charlotte anchor Morgan Fogarty has more on how the pandemic is giving everyone a glimpse into a common motherhood struggle.
