COVID-19 & Health News

Pro And Anti Mask Parents Rally Before Union Co. Public School Board Meeting

Masks To Remain Optional in Union County Public Schools

By a 5-4 vote, masks will remain optional in Union County Public Schools. Hundreds of pro and anti mask parents rallied before the meeting with strong opinions on either side.

White House COVID-19 Booster Rollout Date May Change

The Biden Administration has plans for the COVID-19 booster shots and an update on when they could be rolled out.

Health Officials Worry About Labor Day Weekend Covid Surge

There are growing concerns about another COVID surge following the Labor Day Holiday weekend. Millions of people traveled in the past four days. This as hospital space around the country dwindles.

Newton-Conover Schools Mask Mandate Starts September 7th

At a special called meeting on Friday, the Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education voted to implement a mask mandate beginning Tuesday, September 7th.

Origin Story Of The Texas Law That Could Upend Roe V. Wade

The road to a Texas law that bans most abortions in the state, sidestepping for now the Supreme Court’s landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, began in a town called Waskom, population 1,600.

6 Iredell-Statesville Schools Move To Virtual Learning As COVID Cases Rise

As a result of rising COVID-19 cases as well as close contact quarantines, officials say six Iredell-Statesville Schools (ISS) are moving to virtual learning until September 10th.

Lancaster County Makes Changes In Response To Surging COVID Numbers

The Lancaster County Government will implement countywide changes on Tuesday, September 7th as COVID-19 cases continue to increase.

Over 5,400 Union County Students And Staff Quarantined Due To COVID-19

Union County Public Schools are reporting that 5,410 students and staff are currently quarantined and 367 have tested positive for COVID-19. Masks are optional at Union County Schools.

Plan C: How To Access Safe Abortion Pills Online

As lawmakers try to restrict access to abortion services across the United States and especially in Texas, Plan C is trying to help.

Uptown Charlotte Going Teal And Purple For World Suicide Prevention Day On September 10th

The Charlotte skyline is going teal and purple on September 10th in support of World Suicide Prevention Day.

Pleasant Knoll Middle Transitions To Virtual Learning Temporarily

The Fort Mill School District has decided that all Pleasant Knoll Middle students will transition to virtual learning beginning Friday, September 3rd due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.

2021 Charlotte Labor Day Parade Canceled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

There will be no Labor Day Parade in Charlotte this year due to COVID-19 concerns.

SC High Court Rejects Capital City’s School Mask Mandate

South Carolina’s highest court on Thursday tossed out a school mask mandate in the state’s capital city, saying it contradicts a state budget measure aimed at preventing face covering requirements.

Biden Blasts High Court Failure To Block Texas Abortion Curb

President Joe Biden on Thursday blasted the Supreme Court’s decision not to block a new Texas law banning most abortions in the state and directed federal agencies to do what they can to “insulate women and providers” from the impact.

2021 Cabarrus County Fair Canceled Due To Increase In COVID-19 Cases

County officials announced on Thursday that the 2021 Cabarrus County Fair will be canceled due to low vaccination rates amid rising COVID-19 cases. The event was scheduled for September 10th-18th.

Misspelling Of Moderna Leads To Tourist’s Arrest In Hawaii

A 24-year-old Illinois woman submitted a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to visit Hawaii with a glaring spelling error that led to her arrest: Moderna was spelled “Maderna,” according to court documents.

East Iredell Middle School Goes Virtual Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

Superintendent Jeff James announced on Wednesday that East Iredell Middle will transition to virtual learning amid rising COVID-19 cases.

Texas Bans Most Abortions, With High Court Mum On Appeal

The nation’s most far-reaching curb on abortions since they were legalized a half-century ago took effect Wednesday in Texas, with the Supreme Court silent on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.

South Carolina Supreme Court Mulls School Mask Mandate Lawsuits

The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two challenges to a state rule limiting the ability of school districts to require masks for students and educators.

School Districts Across Our Area Changing Mask Policies Due To The Rising Number Of Covid Cases

Tuesday night, the Iredell-Statesville School Board of Education voted 4-2 in an emergency meeting to require masks starting Thursday, September 2nd. Previously, masks were optional.

Cheerwine Festival Canceled Due To Health Concerns

The Cheerwine Festival, which was set for September, has been canceled after careful consideration and guidance from the Rowan County Health Department, Novant Health and the City of Salisbury, according to a Tuesday news release.