Gov. Cooper Unveils Three Phase Plan to Reopen the Economy and Ease Restrictions
The North Carolina stay-at-home order continues until at least May 8th. Governor Roy Cooper made the announcement during a news conference on Thursday.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Extends Stay At Home Order Through May 8th, Plans Three Phase Lifting Of Restrictions Based On Virus Trends
Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 135 extending North Carolina’s Stay At Home order through May 8. The orders extending closure of restaurants for dine-in service and bars and closure of other close-contact businesses are also extended through May 8.
Atrium Health Requiring Masks For Everyone At Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, Behavioral Health Facilities
Following the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atrium Health is now requiring everyone entering one of its acute care, skilled nursing or behavioral health facilities to wear a mask, including patients, permitted visitors, and vendors.
Novant Health To Resume Non-Emergency Surgeries And Appointments On May 4th
Novant Health will resume some non-time sensitive and non-emergent surgeries and procedures beginning Monday, May 4.
Is Sex Safe During The Coronavirus Crisis? It Depends.
Is sex safe during the pandemic? The short answer: it depends. A local sexual health and wellness doctor has answers about how and if intimacy is right right now for you and your partner.
Hickory Manufacturer Producing Medical Gowns For Healthcare Providers Nationwide
A Hickory manufacturer is meeting a specific need for healthcare providers nationwide.
New Insight Into When We Could See Fewer Coronavirus Cases In North Carolina
A UNC Chapel Hill assistant professor is tracking the coronavirus. Now, he's breaking down the data for WCCB.
County Commissioners Hear from Those Who Want to Re-Open Businesses
North Carolina has not met the federal guidelines for phase one of re-opening, but that's not stopping some from pushing to re-open businesses sooner. They spoke out to County Commissioners on Wednesday night.
Ticketmaster Says They Will Issue Refunds For Postponed Events Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Beginning May 1st, Ticketmaster says they will start issuing refunds for concerts and events that were postponed due to the coronavirus, according to Ticketmaster.
Union County Has 182 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 6 Deaths
As of April 22nd, Union County has 182 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and six deaths.
City Of Concord Approves CARE Funds For Local Charities, Creates COVID-19 Assistance Website
At a special meeting on April 21, the Concord City Council approved designating over $131,000 of federal CARES Act dollars to local agencies that are assisting Concord residents with critical needs.
Mary C. Curtis: Reopening NC & Relief Bill for Small Businesses
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the plans to reopen North Carolina and the relief bill on the way to help small businesses.
A Charlotte Woman Finally Discovers How She Caught Coronavirus Despite Self-Isolating At Home For Three Weeks
She says an epidemiologist called, saying they traced her exposure to the pharmacy keypad.
Doctors Worried People With Serious Non-Coronavirus Issues May Be Afraid to Go to Hospitals
Local doctors are noticing an alarming trend, due to concerns about coronavirus. Some patients are afraid to come to the hospital, even if they're experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.
Gov. Cooper: COVID19 Testing Increase Needed In Order To Ease Restrictions
Testing for COVI-19 will be a main indicator as to when and how the North Carolina economy opens back up. State officials saying on Tuesday that a comprehensive plan is being put together that details the number of tests needed to begin easing restrictions.
Senate Approves $500B Virus Aid Deal; Sends To House
A nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing. It now goes to the House.
North Carolina-Based LabCorp Receives Emergency Clearance By FDA For COVID-19 Self-Collection Test Kit
LabCorp, a North Carolina-based global life sciences company, has announced that it has received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a COVID-19 self-collection kit.
Trump Vows To 'Temporarily Suspend Immigration' Into The US
Returning to a divisive issue at a time of national crisis, President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order “to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States” because of the coronavirus.
Local Small Business Pivots From Selling Doors To Selling PPE
A sign of the times: another local small business owner has pivoted because of the coronavirus crisis. Lee Bonacum is, by trade, in the home finishings industry: selling iron doors, granite and marble countertops and hardwood floors for the past 12 years.
Feed The Front Line Charlotte Provides Thousands Of Meals For Health Care Workers
All the meals are from local restaurants.
New Reports Show Economic Growth Grinding To A Halt; Unemployment Soaring
A new report from the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance paints an unsettling picture of unemployment and economic growth in the area.
NCDP Sends Support Staff To Neuse Correctional Institution After More Than 330 Inmates Test Positive For Covid-19
The North Carolina Division of Prisons temporarily suspended operations at Johnston Correctional Institution to support operations at Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro, North Carolina, which was severely impacted by Covid-19.
Gov. Henry McMaster Opens Public Beach Access, Limited Retail Businesses
Recognizing the impact of COVID-19’s impact to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of accelerateSC, a coordinated economic revitalization plan involving small and large business leaders, healthcare professionals, local government officials, and education professionals.
N.C. House Speaker Urges Governor Cooper To Allow NASCAR Race In Charlotte Memorial Day Weekend
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) is urging Governor Roy Cooper to amend his executive orders related to the Covid-19 pandemic to allow NASCAR to host racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway without fans on Memorial Day Weekend.
POLITICAL WRAP: Calls to "Reopen NC" and Small Business Stimulus Program Runs out of Money
The political and medical battle continues over when to re-open the states, with President Trump tweeting to "liberate," backing protests in states led by Democratic governors. And will there will be a second round of stimulus money for small business loans?
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