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 Governor’s office and the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina’s 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 “reopening” 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.
Mary C. Curtis: Phase 1 of North Carolina's Reopening Plan
Governor Roy Cooper say phase one of the reopening plan starts Friday.
10 Patients To Receive Experimental COVID-19 Anti-Viral Drug 'Remdesivir' At Charlotte Hospital
Atrium Health is on the front lines of new clinical trial
Retailers Across North Carolina Are Preparing For Phase 1 Of Reopening
Girl Tribe was the first retailer to close its doors in Charlotte about seven weeks ago. Starting Friday, the boutique is allowed to open with 50% capacity.
Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order To Move State Into Phase One of Reopen Plan
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order on Tuesday that will enter the state into phase one of the reopen plan.
Gov. Roy Cooper Says Phase 1 Of Reopening North Carolina Will Begin Friday, May 8th at 5pm
Gov. Roy Cooper announced that he signed an Executive Order that will begin Phase One of reopening North Carolina at 5pm on Friday, May 8th.
Health System Board Chair Resigns Over Social Media Comments
The chairman of the board of a North Carolina health care system has resigned after reports about his social media posts, including one in which he called stay-at-home orders “tyranny.”
Airbnb Says No Parties Or Events In Charlotte Rentals While Stay-At-Home Order In Effect
Airbnb says it is not allowing hosts to authorize parties or events in Charlotte area property rentals while Governor Cooper's stay-at-home order remains in effect.
Another 1,700 Coronavirus Deaths Reported In New York Nursing Homes
New York state is reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how it’s protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Local Plastic Surgeon Warns Against Doing Botox, Filler Injections At Home During Shut-Down
Lots of people are anxious to get back to their self-care routines, like hair and nails and Botox, post-pandemic. So anxious, in fact, that Rolling Stone just published an article about people so intent on getting their Botox fix, that they are buying product online and injecting themselves at home.
Open For Business: South Carolina Loosening Restrictions
It allows restaurants to service people in outdoor dining areas.
PHOTOS: Altered Reality Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
The restrictions meant to slow the spread of the new coronavirus are easing in some areas, but life remains altered.
Governor Roy Cooper Signs Covid-19 Relief Bills; Hopes For Phase One Reopening By This Weekend
On Monday, Governor Cooper signed two Covid-19 relief bills the General Assembly passed over the weekend. The bills will provide more than $1.5 billion in relief to North Carolina small businesses, schools, local governments and more.
N.C. Judge Orders Prisons To Detail COVID-19 Protections
A North Carolina judge has ordered public officials to turn over detailed information and what steps they are taking to prevent coronavirus outbreaks in state prisons.
Girl Scouts Making Face Masks For Health-Care Workers
Girl Scouts from Hornets’ Nest Council have made over 1,000 face masks for healthcare workers in our region.
Faced With 20,000 Dead, Care Homes Seek Shield From Lawsuits
Faced with 20,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nation’s nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.
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