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: 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.
A Huntersville Couple Is Finally Home After Being Stuck On Cruise For More Than A Month
At least 12 people on the ship tested positive for coronavirus and three died.
Rock Hill Police: Teen Ignored Self Quarantine Order; Coughed on Officers
A Rock Hill teen is facing charges after intentionally coughing on police officers trying to break up a fight.
Cabarrus County Reports 88 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus, 1 Death
Cabarrus County officials say the county has 88 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and one death that is related to COVID-19.
Gaston County Reports Third Coronavirus Related Death
The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services (Gaston DHHS) is confirming the county's third death associated with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
Cleveland County Deputy Tests Positive For COVID-19
According to officials, a Cleveland County Deputy Sheriff has tested positive for the coronavirus. The notification was made Wednesday afternoon.
Harris Teeter Limiting Number Of Customers Allowed Inside To Encourage Social Distancing
Harris Teeter supermarkets will limit the number of customers allowed inside at one time starting Wednesday to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the company announced.
Mecklenburg County Parks Now Closed To Vehicle Traffic Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department says all parks are now closed to vehicles except bicycles.
Teen Pilot Flies Medical Supplies To Rural Hospitals
Each week, TJ Kim carries gloves, masks, gowns and other equipment to small hospitals. When he made his first delivery, on March 27 to a 25-bed hospital in Luray, he was taken aback by the reception.
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