Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked as service members struggle under COVID-19, war-zone deployments, national disasters and civil unrest.
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester amid skyrocketing coronavirus cases, entire dorm complexes and frat houses under quarantine, and flaring tensions with local community leaders over the spread of the disease.
Project Scientist says they are launching a virtual after-school STEM club for girls ages 4 to 12-years-old with scholarships available to those in need starting October 14th.
Gaston County officials say since the VA has restarted in-patient appointments the county is resuming bus services to veterans in need.
Mecklenburg County officials held a press conference on September 25th to update the public on the county's COVID-19 response. County Manager Dena R. Diorio, Health Director Gibbie Harris, and other leaders spoke.
Charlotte expands the eligibility requirements for the Food Service Recovery Program allowing small businesses more opportunities to receive the grant, according to a news release.
A New York University student is demanding her professor be fired for allegedly telling students that wearing face masks doesn't prevent the spread of covid-19.
Preparations are underway to welcome fans back into Bank of America stadium. An announcement by Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday allows large outdoor venues to open up in the coming weeks.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that the state is likely to take the next step towards Phase 3 of reopening by allowing large venues to open at a reduced capacity.
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has returned to public life after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month.
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus topped 200,000 Tuesday, a figure unimaginable eight months ago when the scourge first reached the world’s richest nation with its sparkling laboratories, top-flight scientists and stockpiles of medicines and emergency supplies.
A new vaccine research program, “STRIVE for Healthier Futures,” has been developed at Atrium Health with a goal of identifying a vaccine that safely and effectively prevents the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
South Carolina’s unemployment picture has improved overall, with 20,000 people finding work and businesses reopening as they adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped markedly in August, according to state figures, falling to nearly half the record rate during the spring at the height of business and movement restrictions issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction pushed for all students to return to in person learning during an interview with WCCB.
President Trump says there will be at least 100 million vaccine doses before the end of the year
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.
North Carolina school districts have the option to bring back elementary students to full in person learning beginning October 5th.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says elementary students will return to in-person instruction on October 5th, and the Iredell-Statesville Superintendent is ready.
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.
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.
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.
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