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.
COVID-19 Antibody Testing To Be Made Available to the Public In Coming Weeks
An increased push for more testing in North Carolina as employers and employees ready to return to work in Phase One of the stateβs reopen plan. Atrium Health is now offering a new program that will allow people to be tested for COVID19 antibodies. The tests are to determine if someone had COVID19.Β
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Announce New 30-Day COVID-19 Testing Strategy
Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris announced a new 30-day COVID-19 testing strategy for the county on Thursday. The new aggressive style will include testing five percent of the county's population.
SC Vows To Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing; First In Nursing Homes
South Carolina health officials vow over the next two months to more than triple the number of coronavirus tests performed in the state.
North Carolina Flu Death Toll At 185, Including 2 Last Week
Two more people in North Carolina died from flu-related symptoms last week, raising the death toll to 185 with one week left in the reporting season, health officials said Thursday.
Governor Softens Order Over Jailed Texas Hair Salon Owner
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday removed jail as a punishment for violating his coronavirus restrictions following outcry by conservatives over a Dallas salon owner who was locked up for refusing to keep her business closed.
Why Has Toilet Paper Run Out During The Pandemic?
Blame the empty shelves on hoarders who stockpiled the plush paper goods.
Closed North Carolina State Parks To Begin Phased Reopening May 9th
Following guidance from the Governorβs office and the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolinaβs state parks will increase recreational access and services beginning May 9.
Pandemic Increasing Mental, Emotional Toll On 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.
Charlotte Women Making Wedding Planning Less Stressful During Coronavirus
Planning a wedding can be stressful. Now throw in the pandemic, which is forcing a lot of couples to change those plan, and it can be overwhelming.
NC Attorney General Sues Charlotte Towing Company Accused of Price Gouging
North Carolina's Attorney General is suing a Charlotte two truck company, accusing it of price gouging and predatory towing. The suit claims the company towed or booted big-rig trucks delivering critical supplies.
South Carolina To Test All Residents And Staff At Nursing Homes For COVID-19
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced it will test residents and staff members at every nursing home in the state for COVID-19.
Trump: COVID-19 Task Force Not Dismantling, Just Refocusing
President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed course on plans to wind down his COVID-19 task force, attempting to balance his enthusiasm for βreopeningβ the country with rising infection rates in parts of the nation.
WATCH LIVE: North Carolina Public Health Officials Hold Coronavirus News Conference
North Carolina public health officials hold a coronavirus news conference.
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