Major Push Underway To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine To Americans
President Trump says there will be at least 100 million vaccine doses before the end of the year
Cabarrus Health Alliance Investigates COVID Cases At Old Armor Beer Company
Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA), with the County's public health authorities, investigates 8 COVID-19 cases linked to Old Amor Beer Company in downtown Kannapolis.
NC Governor Allows For Schools To Move Into 'Plan A', District Responses Vary
North Carolina school districts have the option to bring back elementary students to full in person learning beginning October 5th.Β
Iredell-Statesville Students Pre-K Through 5th Grade To Return To The Classroom
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says elementary students will return to in-person instruction on October 5th, and the Iredell-Statesville Superintendent is ready.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Says Elementary School Students Can Return To In-Person Learning
Governor Roy Cooper announces K-5th graders in North Carolina public schools and charter schools can return to the classroom in Plan A on October 5th, according to a news release.
Trump Says He Can Talk GOP Into Going For 'Larger' Virus Aid
President Donald Trump parachuted into the coronavirus aid debate Wednesday, upbraiding his Republican allies for proposing too small of a relief package and encouraging both parties in Congress to go for a bigger one that would include his priority of $1,200 stimulus checks for most Americans.
COVID-19 Danger Continues To Drive Joblessness In US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high number of people that illustrates the broad economic damage still taking place nine months after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in the U.S.
UNC Charlotte Cancels Saturday Football Game Against UNC After Several 49ers Test Positive For Coronavirus
UNC Charlotte announced Thursday that they are canceling their Saturday football game against UNC Chapel Hill after several players were placed in quarantine.
SC's Governor Signs Into Law New COVID-19 Election Rules
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law Wednesday changes in South Carolina voting rules allowing anyone to cast an absentee ballot without a reason in Novemberβs general election to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Leaders Approve Plan for Return to In-Person Learning
Wednesday night, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School leaders approved a plan to return to in-person learning.
NC Senate Candidates Trade Accusations On Virus, Vaccine
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and Democrat Cal Cunningham battled over the governmentβs COVID-19 response and a future vaccine in a debate Monday, kicking up a notch a campaign that could determine the Senateβs control.
South Carolina Launches A New Immunization Information System
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is launching a new immunization information system to provide South Carolinians easier access to essential immunizations, according to a news release.
Trump's Virus Debate: Project Strength Or Level With The Public
In times of crisis β wars, hurricanes, pandemics β effective leaders strike a balance between inspirational rhetoric and leveling with the public about the tough times ahead.
S.C. Department Of Health And Environmental Control Announces Interim Director Of Public Health
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says Dr. Brannon Traxler will step in as the new interim Public Health Director.
700 Charlotte Based American Airlines Flight Attendants To Be Furloughed October 1st
Hundreds of Charlotte area flight attendants uncertain about their future plan to protest in front of Charlotte Douglas Airport on Thursday. American Airlines plans to enact sweeping furloughs on October 1st,Β impacting 700 Charlotte based flight attendants.
COVID-19 Money To Improve Internet Access For NC Students
North Carolinaβs state government is using federal COVID-19 relief dollars to purchase equipment so more public school students can access online classes and homework help.
NC: Trump Rally Exceeded Pandemic Limits, But Not Illegal
A crowed political rally hosted by President Donald Trump put peopleβs health at risk but was legal under state pandemic rules that exempt certain gatherings where people exercise free speech, a spokeswoman for North Carolinaβs governor said Wednesday.
Mecklenburg Health Officials Urge People To Get Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Health officials in Mecklenburg county make a push on Wednesday for people to get their flu shot as early as possible.
38 CMPD Employees Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 Since March
Thirty-eight Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, according to a news release.
CMPD Issues Several Citations For COVID-19 Violations
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's ABC Unit,Β Mecklenburg County ABC, and North Carolina ALE continue to conduct multiple enforcement operations to ensure compliance with North Carolina's COVID-19 related orders.Β To date, approximately 822 ABC locations have been inspected.
Local Artists Uniting To Save Charlotte's Neighborhood Theatre
The theatre is having a virtual auction, selling the more than 40 pieces of art, to help keep the theatre going.
CMS Leaders Discuss When & How to Re-Open for In-Person Learning
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School leaders are talking about how and when to re-open for in-person learning. It comes as a group of parents sue the school board over the decision to go all-virtual.
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