UCPS Closed Today Due To Water Boil Advisory For The County
Union County Public Schools are closed today, March 12, due to water boil advisory for the county.
Hospitals Restrict Visitor Access as Coronavirus Precaution
" All of our lives are going to change in some way in response to this virus," said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Wednesday during a news conference in Charlotte.
UNC Charlotte Will Move To Online Classes "Wherever Possible" Due To Coronavirus
The University of North Carolina System, including UNC Charlotte, announced they will begin remote instruction on Monday, March 23rd due to the coronavirus.
Lancaster Co. South Carolina Woman Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A Lancaster Co. South Carolina woman has tested positive for Coronavirus, DHEC says. She is in isolation in the hospital but there are still a lot of questions.
NBA Suspends Season Indefinitely After Utah Jazz Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight's schedule of games until further notice.
Tom Hanks And Wife Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus
Tom Hanks and his actress-singer wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor said in a statement Wednesday.
NCAA "March Madness" Basketball Tournaments Will Be Held Without Fans Due To Coronavirus
NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
South Carolina Officials Say They Are Investigating Possible Coronavirus Case In Lancaster County
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating one new possible case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Lancaster County, the agency announced today. This brings the total number of presumptive positive cases to eight, along with two confirmed cases.
Golden State Warriors To Play Next Home Game Without Fans Due To Coronavirus
The Golden State Warriors just announced they will play tomorrow night's basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center without fans being present due to coronavirus.
Baxter-Fort Mill Spring Fest And St. Patrick's Parade Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The Baxter-Fort Mill Spring Fest and St. Patrick's Parade have been cancelled amid coronavirus community spread concerns.
World Health Organization Declares COVID-19 Outbreak A Pandemic
World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic.
Coronavirus Hotlines Open For S.C., N.C. Residents Including Specific Lines For Gaston and Mecklenburg County
On Thursday, the county opened a Coronovirus hotline for Mecklenburg County residents. People who think they might have symptoms or have questions can call: 980-314-9400
Cabarrus County Cancels Senior Health And Wellness Expo Due To Coronavirus
Cabarrus County has canceled the Wednesday, March 11th Senior Health and Wellness Expo at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center following the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recommendation that those over 65 or those with underlying health conditions avoid large gatherings.
"Peter Rabbit 2" latest movie to delay release due to virus
Hollywood continued to shuffle its upcoming releases due to the coronavirus, as Sony Pictures on Tuesday announced that it’s moving “Peter Rabbit 2” to August.
Edge On The Clock: Tom Brady Is Going Hollywood
Tom Brady is officially moving! The New England Patriots quarterback is going Hollywood and opening up his own production company.
NBA Mulls Whether To Ban Fans From Games During Coronavirus Concerns
As coronavirus concerns creep into the sports world, Lebron James says he'll only play if there are fans in the stands. What do you think: should sporting events be played without fans for now?
Coronavirus Impacts In The Charlotte Area
There are no cases in the Charlotte region. A man from Spartanburg county, who passed through Charlotte-Douglas Airport on his way home from Italy, has a confirmed case of coronavirus. He did not have any symptoms while at the airport.
Five More People In Wake County Test Positive For Coronavirus, Says NC Health Dept.
Five more people in Wake County tested presumptively positive Monday for coronavirus, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Italy Imposes Nationwide Restrictions To Contain New Virus
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
Dow Suffers Steepest Drop Since 2008 Financial Crisis, Oil Prices Crash | PHOTOS
Stocks went into a steep slide Monday on Wall Street as a combination of coronavirus fears and a crash in oil prices spread alarm through the market, triggering the first automatic halt in trading in over two decades to let investors catch their breath.
Mecklenburg County Public Health Department Provides COVID-19 Update
The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department provided an update on the county's preparations and response to COVID-19 after an announcement that a confirmed case of the virus passed through the CLT Airport.
4 New COVID-19 Cases Bring South Carolina's Total To 6
Four more South Carolina residents have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to six presumptive cases of COVID-19 and the first indication that it has spread within a community.
