North Carolina Ban On Down Syndrome Abortions Goes To Governor
North Carolina senators approved a bill on Thursday to bar women from getting abortions on the basis of race, sex or a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Your Shot At A Million: Gov. Cooper Announces $4M Cash And College Tuition Drawings To Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
As part of North Carolinaβs effort to encourage more North Carolinians to receive COVID-19 vaccines, Governor Roy Cooper announced $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings to motivate those who have not yet been vaccinated β and thank those who have.
US Extends Expiration Dates For J&J COVID Vaccine By 6 Weeks
Johnson & Johnson said Thursday that U.S. regulators extended the expiration date on millions of doses of its COVID-19 vaccine by six weeks.
Feds Accuse Charlotte Woman Of Pushing Fake COVID-19 Cure
A Charlotte woman has been accused of peddling a fake COVID-19 cure during the height of the pandemic and continuing to offer it despite warnings to stop.
South Carolina Gov Ends COVID-19-Related State Of Emergency
Gov. Henry McMaster brought an end to South Carolinaβs pandemic-related state of emergency on Monday, saying the coronavirus situation in the state had improved to the point that it was no longer needed.
Charlotte Hornets Foundation To Reach Goal Of Donating $250,000 For COVID ReliefΒ
The Charlotte Hornets Foundation has donated $230,000 so far in COVID-19 relief funds, with the foundation set to donate an additional $20,000 to meet its 2020 goal.
Healthy Headlines: Why Our Body Needs Water & How Much To Drink
Drinking water does more than just quench our thirst.Β It's essential to keeping our bodies functioning properly and feeling healthy but many people do not consume enough fluids each day.
Cooper Nearing Rollout Of Financial Perks For Vaccination
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the state is nearing an announcement on further financial incentives to boost COVID-19 vaccine participation.
Local Labor Market Data Shows North Carolinians Are Still Having Trouble Finding Work Despite A Labor Shortage In The U.S.
According to the most recent data from the NC Justice Center, Mecklenburg county's employment level is 3.7% below pre-pandemic levels.
Mecklenburg Covid Metrics Steadily Decline As Employers Work To Safely Return Staff
Encouraging Covid news from Mecklenburg county leadership on Friday as key metrics continue to fall. As more and more businesses reopen, there is still some hesitancy among employees to get back into the buildings.Β
S.C. Health Officials Urge Parents To Get Kids Vaccinated For COVID-19 Before Summer Break
South Carolina health officials are urging parents to fight against COVID-19 by vaccinating their children, 12-years-old and up, before summer break begins.
Top South Carolina Democrat Wants $1M Vaccine Lottery Prize
One of South Carolinaβs top Democratic lawmakers wants the state to use some of its COVID-19 relief money to offer $1 million prizes to people who get vaccinated for the disease, similar to a program in Ohio.
From The Roads To The Skies, Memorial Day Weekend Travel Is In Full Swing
Whether you're getting to your destination by car or by plane, officials say to expect it to be busy this Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA, nearly 2.5 million Americans are expected to fly; that's six times more than last year.
Moderna Says Its COVID-19 Shot Works In Kids As Young As 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S.
New and Used Car Dealers Feeling The Pinch As Demand Rises And Inventory Remains Flat
Car sales are skyrocketing, but there is still concern about inventory and used car prices.
A New Reason To Swipe Right? Dating Apps Adding Vax Badges
The White House is pushing a new reason to swipe right: vaccination badges and βsuper swipesβ for people whoβve gotten their coronavirus shots.
Bojangles Coliseum COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic To Remain Open Through June
Health officials say due to ongoing demand at Bojangles Coliseum, StarMed will continue to offer drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations through the end of June.
Broadband, Education Atop Cooperβs $5.7B Virus Aid Proposals
Broadband, K-12 and higher education, local infrastructure and targeted businesses would be among the greatest beneficiaries in Gov. Roy Cooperβs proposals unveiled Wednesday on how to spend $5.7 billion in federal COVID-19 aid recently approved by Congress.
Gov. Cooper Proposes How To Spend Latest Virus Relief Aid From DC
North Carolinaβs governor is set to tell lawmakers how he wants them to spend the billions of additional dollars the federal government has allocated through another COVID-19 relief package.
Some 'Long Haulers' Say Vaccine Helped Relieve Long Term Effects of Covid-19
Researchers are now studying if the Covid-19 vaccine is helping patients suffering from long-term effects of the virus.
After CMS Cancels All Proms, Local Organizations Create "Meck Gala Prom"
Junior and Senior prom is another casualty of the pandemic in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Now, several local organizations are stepping up to make sure students don't miss out on the experience.
Walmart To Allow Vaccinated Shoppers, Workers To Go Maskless
Walmart, the worldβs largest retailer, said Friday that it wonβt require vaccinated shoppers or workers to wear a mask in its U.S. stores unless state or local laws say otherwise.
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