COVID-19 & Health News

Pardon Granted To Ronnie Long By NC Gov. Roy Cooper

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper granted a pardon of innocence for Ronnie Long, a Concord man who spent 44 years behind bars for a rape conviction he said he didn't commit.

More Local Hospitals Getting First Shipments of Pfizer COVID Vaccine

The Pfizer vaccine is already being given to frontline workers in Charlotte and across the country. 42 more hospitals in North Carolina will get their first shipments on Thursday, including Novant Health Presbyterian.

Airbnb Suspends North Carolina Listings Over COVID-19 Rules

Airbnb has suspended nearly 60 listings across North Carolina for violations of its party guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said Wednesday.

As Some Shutter, SC Schools Get $84M To Aid Re-Opening Plans

South Carolina’s public school districts are getting more than $84 million in federal aid to help get facilities reopened amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced this week, as some of the state’s largest districts shut off in-person learning due to rising case numbers.

Secretary Of State Pompeo Quarantines After Virus Exposure

The State Department said Wednesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had come into contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantining.

Charlotte Man's Message After Losing Eight Friends To COVID-19

William Wilson says he's lost eight friends to COVID since March. The latest -- last week.

Gov. Roy Cooper And Health Officials Provide COVID-19 Update For North Carolina

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and health officials are set to provide a coronavirus update for the state after an increase of over 5,200 new positive cases were announced Tuesday and the state reaching a total of 446,601 positive cases.

Vaccine Arrives In SC; Schools Roll Back In-Person Learning

Some frontline health care workers in South Carolina received vaccinations for COVID-19 on Monday as the state looks to quickly distribute its first shipments of the vaccine.

First Person to Get COVID Vaccine in NC says it's Less Painful than a Flu Shot

New hope in the fight against COVID-19, as the first people in Charlotte get vaccinated against the deadly virus. The first vaccine administered in the state was given to a doctor at Carolinas Medical Center.

Caldwell Unc Health Care Receives Covid Vaccine

Caldwell UNC Health Care Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir is one of 11 North Carolina hospitals that received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Gov. Cooper: First Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive In North Carolina

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Monday morning that the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had arrived in the state.

POLITICAL WRAP: Electoral College Meets Monday; Latest on COVID Vaccine

Monday, the Electoral College will meet to formally cast their ballots for President and Vice President of the United States. It comes just days after the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit by the Texas Attorney General to overturn millions of votes.

Chief Justice Announces 30-Day Postponement Of Court Proceedings In North Carolina

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley says North Carolina Courts will postpone non-essential court proceedings for 30 days starting on Monday, December 14th to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

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Charlotte City Officials Build Bicycles For Rights Moves For Youth Students

Employees with the City of Charlotte say for the holidays they will assemble 75 bicycles for students in Right Moves for Youth donated by The Spokes Group on Saturday, December 12th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

How to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain, According to Dietitian

Avoiding the holiday weight gain is not always easy when the temptations are endless.

New Details About COVID Vaccine Distribution In North Carolina

The vaccine is expected to be shipped to North Carolina in a few days. Eleven hospitals will get it first, including three in the WCCB viewing area.

Pfizer Vaccine Approved; Local Health Officials Detail Roll Out

A vote of confidence and major step forward for the Pfizer vaccine following a marathon meeting at the Food and Drug Administration. The vaccine approval means people will be receiving the vaccine as early as next week.

Virus That Causes COVID-19 Located In 3 UNCC Residence Halls During Wastewater Test

Officials with UNC Charlotte say as a result of finding SARS-CoV-2 virus in the wastewater, 68 COVID-19 tests for students and staff have been completed and three more residence halls are undergoing testing.

Mecklenburg County Jail Goes On Lockdown After A COVID-19 Outbreak

Officials with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office say Detention Center-Central has entered a lockdown after an outbreak of COVID-19 where over 107 residents and 20 staff members tested positive.

U.S. Panel Endorses Widespread Use Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

A U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Public Health Officials Announce How COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Distributed

North Carolina public health officials held a news conference on December 10th to announce details on how the COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed in the state. Officials say the state could start receiving vaccines in the next few days.