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.
Beginning May 1st, Ticketmaster says they will start issuing refunds for concerts and events that were postponed due to the coronavirus, according to Ticketmaster.
As of April 22nd, Union County has 182 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and six deaths.
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.
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.
She says an epidemiologist called, saying they traced her exposure to the pharmacy keypad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All the meals are from local restaurants.
A new report from the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance paints an unsettling picture of unemployment and economic growth in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Many people are looking for a pet to occupy their free time at home during self isolation. Charlotte resident, Franco Valdes, created an app, Petly, that lets families or roommates across the country swipe on shelter and rescue animals until they find their perfect match.
Amid growing pressure, officials in Mecklenburg County have released the location of COVID-19 outbreaks at nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
A Charlotte senior living facility has confirmed that a resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died and two positive staff members are in quarantine.
Parents are doing what they can to support their children while physical distancing.
Alcohol and CBD sales are increasing during the coronavirus crisis.
Atrium Health set up triage tents outside the emergency department to provide specialized care for patients presenting mild COVID-19 symptoms without ever stepping foot in the emergency department.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper responded to President Donald Trump’s plan to reopen the economy by stressing that the state needs the federal government’s help supplying medical professionals to ramp up COVID-19 testing.
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