Texas Governor Greg Abbott Tests Positive For COVID-19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released from his office.Β Β
Tim Tebow's Comeback Story Ends With Jaguars Cutting Him
Tim Tebowβs comeback and NFL career are over. The Jacksonville Jaguars waived Tebow on Tuesday, parting with the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner who switched from quarterback to tight end in hopes of rejuvenating his pro football career.
Panthers Trade Little To Miami, Put Pride On IR
The Carolina Panthers traded 2020 second-round draft pick Greg Little to the Miami Dolphins for a seventh-round draft pick in 2022 on Tuesday and placed cornerback Troy Pride Jr. on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Medically At-Risk North Carolinians Can Get Third COVID Shot
North Carolina health officials said Monday that medically vulnerable residents with certain health conditions can get an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine, though some have already had a third Pfizer or Moderna shot after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved it last week.
Chaos In Afghanistan Bringing Back Tough Memories For Some Local Veterans
20-year Navy veteran Scott Stevenson served in Afghanistan in 2006 and 2007. Going back for shorter deployments after that. During that time, the Statesville resident got to know the people and the culture.
Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall in Florida, Marches Towards Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall along the Florida Panhandle this afternoon with winds of 65 mph. Fred will continue its march inland and could bring some nasty impacts to the Carolinas tomorrow (Tuesday). In fact, rain…
Will Boosters Lead to More Vaccinations?
Warning of tough days ahead with surging COVID-19 infections, the director of the National Institutes of Health said Sunday the U.S. could decide in the next couple weeks whether to offer coronavirus booster shots to Americans this fall.
Food Stamp Benefits To Increase By More Than 25% In October
President Joe Bidenβs administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families β the largest single increase in the programβs history.
Rural Population Losses Add To Farm And Ranch Labor Shortage
Rural America lost more population in the latest census, highlighting an already severe worker shortage in the nationβs farming and ranching regions and drawing calls from those industries for immigration reform to help ease the problem.
Virus Claims More Young Victims As Deaths Climb Yet Again
The COVID-19 death toll has started soaring again as the delta variant tears through the nationβs unvaccinated population and fills up hospitals with patients, many of whom are younger than during earlier phases of the pandemic.
6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Alaska, No Tsunami Warning Issued
A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
U.S. Allows Extra COVID Vaccine Doses For Some. Now What?
Americans at high risk from COVID-19 because of severely weakened immune systems are now allowed to get a third vaccination in hopes of better protection, a policy change endorsed Friday by influential government advisers.
What To Do If You Lose Or Damage Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card
It's vital for vaccinated people to keep up with their vaccine card now that many cities are requiring proof of vaccination for attending events, dining at restaurants, traveling and much more.Β However, what happens if you lose your card?Β Β
Woman Using Gun's Laser Sight To Play With Cat Shoots Friend
A Wisconsin woman accidentally shot a friend while using the laser sight on a handgun to play with a cat, authorities said.
Federal Judge Leaves CDC Evictions Moratorium In Place
A federal judge is refusing landlordsβ request to put the Biden administrationβs new eviction moratorium on hold, though she made clear she thinks itβs illegal.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven Forms
All eyes are on Fred at the moment, but future Tropical Storm Grace may steal the show soon.
South Carolina Growth Clustered Along Coast, Charlotte Areas
South Carolinians are gravitating toward the stateβs coastline and the suburbs south of Charlotte, North Carolina, detailed Census figures released Thursday show.
US Sends Troops To Kabul To Evacuate Some Embassy Staff
With security rapidly deteriorating in Afghanistan, the United States is sending in an additional 3,000 troops to help evacuate some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, officials said Thursday.
AEG Presents To Require Proof Of Full Vaccination For U.S. Concertgoers And Event Staff
AEG Presents announced that it will be requiring proof of vaccination for entry into its owned and operated clubs, theatres, and festivals. The decision comes on the heels of the dramatic surge in Covid-19 cases as the Delta variant spreads throughout the United States.
Census Shows US Is Diversifying, White Population Shrinking
The Census Bureau on Thursday issued its most detailed portrait yet of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade, releasing a trove of demographic data that will be used to redraw political maps across an increasingly diverse country.
