Owner Of A NoDa Cafe That's Struggling To Survive During The Pandemic Says They've Been Targeted Several Times
The thieves got away with plants!
Thousands Ready To Return To Work Following Expiration of Meck County Stay-At-Home Order
As Mecklenburg County’s stay at home order expires, thousands of people are eager to get back to work in person and under state restrictions.
Gaston Co. Commission Chair Creates Confusion Over Stay-At-Home Order
Gaston County remains under the statewide stay-at-home order, despite confusion created by the County Commission Chair. Tracy Philbeck announced the signing of an order reopening Gaston County, surprising many.
Gaston County Issues Clarification After County Commissioner Signs Order Lifting Stay-At-Home Order
Gaston County officials have issued a clarification to the order lifting the Stay-at-Home order beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29th, which would allow businesses to reopen if they practice social distancing.
Drug Proves Effective Against Virus As Economic Damage Rises
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
Trump Says He Won't Extend Social Distancing Guidelines
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government’s coronavirus social distancing guidelines will be “fading out” when they expire Thursday, counting on states taking charge as they pivot to reopening.
N.C. Health Secretary Says New Program Will Provide Payments To Families With Children Who Need Free, Reduced Lunch
Dr. Mandy Cohen announced a new program to help families of more than 800,000 children who normally receive free or reduced lunch.
Cabarrus County Officials Agree To Let Stay-At-Home Proclamation Expire, No Plans To Extend It
Elected officials with Cabarrus County, the cities of Concord and Kannapolis, and the towns of Harrisburg, Midland and Mt. Pleasant announced the local Stay-at-Home Proclamation will expire on April 29 at 5 p.m. with no extension. The move aligns the County with North Carolina’s Stay-at-Home Order, which expires on May 8.
Clinical Trail To Treat Severe COVID19 Symptoms Underway at Atrium Health
Some hope for those who may experience severe COVID19 symptoms. A new clinical trial that’s being carried out in 15 countries around the world is now being done at Atrium Health. And doctors say it’s showing some promise.
Coca-Cola 600 Expected to Run Memorial Day Weekend with No Fans in Attendance
Drivers, start your engines! Governor Cooper is waving the green flag to allow the Coca-Cola 600 to run at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with no fans in attendance.
South Carolina Releases Details On Coronavirus Cases and Deaths At Nursing Homes And Assisted Living Facilities
In an ongoing effort to continue to define the extent of COVID-19 within South Carolina’s nursing homes, assisted living and similar facilities, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today provided an updated list of the facilities that have been impacted by COVID-19.
Mecklenburg County Will Rescind Stay-At-Home Order To Align With Less Restrictive State Order
Officials in Mecklenburg County say, on Wednesday, they will rescind the stay-at-home order to align with Governor Cooper's less restrictive order in place at the state level.
Mecklenburg County Magistrate To Resume Marriage Ceremonies May 1st
Officials say the Mecklenburg County Courthouse will resume marriage ceremonies on May 1st, 2020.
Stanly County Health Department To Conduct Covid-19 Contact Tracing
Officials say the Stanly County Health Department is is increasing contact tracing in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
DHEC Distributes Additional Supplies To Help Expand COVID-19 Rapid-Testing Across South Carolina
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is helping to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 by deploying rapid-testing devices and testing supplies to areas of the state where testing for the virus may be limited.
N.C. Data Release Shows 4 Nursing Homes With 10-Plus Deaths
Four North Carolina nursing homes have each had at least 10 deaths of residents diagnosed with COVID-19, according to data released on Monday by state health officials.
A Charlotte Mother Is Using Her Culinary Experience To Give Back After Losing Her Job
She's helped make over 5,000 meals for families in need during the coronavirus crisis.
Overcrowded Flight Causes Fears Over Lack Of Social Distancing
A stunned passenger took video onboard a packed flight from New York to Charlotte.
Congregate Living Facilities A "Top Priority" For Mecklenburg County Officials
"Petri dishes ready to explode." That is how Charlotte Fire Chief Reginald Johnson described the situation at nursing homes and assisted living centers in Mecklenburg county. Johnson made the comments while giving an update to Charlotte City Council on Monday night. It comes as the state released COVID-19 statistics for nursing homes and assisted living centers.
Iredell County Has 104 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 6 Deaths
As of April 27th, there are currently 104 confirmed coronavirus cases and six deaths in Iredell County.
Coronavirus Expected To Reduce Meat Selection And Raise Prices
Meat isn’t going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers at U.S. slaughterhouses. But as the meat plants struggle to remain open, consumers could face less selection and slightly higher prices.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Issues New Emergency Declaration As The State Begins To Reopen
Gov. Henry McMaster is expected on Monday to extend the state’s emergency declaration that allows him to issue executive orders necessary to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
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