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North Carolina Has 4,520 COVID-19 Cases, 81 Deaths; Hospitalizations Decrease For Second Consecutive Day

As of April 12th, 2020, North Carolina is reporting 4,520 cases of coronavirus in 91 counties across the state.

UK PM Johnson Out Of The Hospital, Says Staff Saved His Life

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the coronavirus as the U.K. on Sunday became the fourth European country to surpass 10,000 virus-related deaths.

Local Churches Finding Ways To Celebrate Easter, Despite No In Person Services

Local Churches Find Ways to Celebrate Easter, Despite No In-Person Services

Sunday, thousands of worshipers won't be in the pews of local churches for Easter Sunday, due to restrictions on mass gatherings. Instead, many will turn to online services.

20,000: U.S. Death Toll Overtakes Italy's As Midwest Braces

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy’s for the highest in the world Saturday, surpassing 20,000, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for a potential surge in victims and moved to snuff out smoldering hot spots of contagion before they erupt.

Total Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Caldwell County Reaches 18

Caldwell County is reporting one new case of COVID-19 bringing the county's total number of cases t0 18.

One New Case Of COVID-19 Identified In Catawba County

Officials in Catawba County say the county has 33 positive COVID-19 tests and 503 negative test results.

North Carolina Has 4,312 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 80 Deaths

As of April 11th, 2020, North Carolina is reporting 4,312 cases of coronavirus across the state.

Apple, Google To Harness Phones For Virus Infection Tracking

Apple and Google fueled hopes for digital technology’s promise against a fast-moving, invisible killer, announcing a joint effort to help public health agencies worldwide leverage smartphones to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

RV Owners Are Opening Their Doors To Lend A Helping Hand To Health Care Providers.

The workers on the front lines don't want to bring that battle home, so strangers are helping provide them with a place to stay.

Charlotte Financial Planner Offers Pro Bono Services

A Charlotte financial planning service is offering free services during these uncertain times.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Say There Are Potential Flaws In Unapproved Local Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Mecklenburg County Public Health is warning residents that some rapid tests for COVID-19 may provide misleading results, giving a false sense of security that they are safe and not infectious.

Five Wells Fargo Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

Wells Fargo says five employees who work in the company's Customer Information Center in northeast Charlotte have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a news release.

Wilson's World: Homeschool With Charlotte Community Toolbank

Wilson's World is highlighting the non-profit Charlotte Community Toolbank during his homeschool segments on Rising.

Local Restaurant Collects Donations To Feed Local Health Care Workers

A local restaurant group is getting creative to help their employees during the coronavirus crisis and help health care workers.

A Local Couple Found An Alternative Way To Tie The Knot After The Coronavirus Threw A Wrench In Their Plans

The coronavirus turning their wedding plans upside down.

NC Scrambles to Process Surge of Unemployment Requests

A surge of North Carolinians in the unemployment line has the state scrambling to process the massive amount of benefits.

City Of Monroe Firefighter Has Tested Positive For COVID-19

Recently, a Monroe firefighter was exposed to an individual who later tested positive for COVID-19. After being notified of the possible exposure, the firefighter was tested on April 4 and received a positive result.

UK’s PM Johnson Out Of Intensive Care As His Condition Improves

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care Thursday at the London hospital where he is being treated for the new coronavirus, as his government told Britons to prepare for several more weeks in lockdown.

COVID-19 Job Losses Top 181,000 In South Carolina

For the third week in a row, the number of people who live or work in South Carolina saying they lost their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak increased.

Healthy Headlines: Novant Health Tips To Help Mind & Body During Stressful Times

Healthy Headlines: Tips to Help The Mind and Body During Stressful Times

Novant Health Director of Integrated Health, Dr. Russell Greenfield, joins Rising to discuss tips to help the mind and body during stressful times.

Lancaster Public Safety Officers Surprise ER Staff As 'Thank You' For Hard Work

Lancaster public safety officers came together Thursday morning to surprise the ER staff at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health at Lancaster who have been working during the pandemic.

Union County Reports First COVID-19 Related Death

The Union County Public Health Department has confirmed the first resident death associated with COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. The man in his 70’s had been hospitalized and had other health complications. Public Health was notified of the death Thursday, April 9, 2020.