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Atrium Health To Begin Administering First COVID-19 Vaccine To Public

Atrium Health is one of the first health systems in the region to begin offering vaccinations to the community.

Most North Carolina Nursing Home Workers Are Refusing COVID Vaccine

North Carolina’s top public health official said Tuesday that most nursing home workers are refusing to take coronavirus vaccines being offered in a state that has now become one of the slowest in the nation to get doses into peoples’ arms.

Rare Coins Found On Outer Banks To Be Displayed At Museum

A museum in North Carolina plans to exhibit a collection of coins that were found on the Outer Banks. The coins date as far back 221 BC and originated in places as far away as Spain and Egypt.

American Airlines Is Grounding Emotional-Support Animals

American Airlines is banning emotional-support animals in a move that will force most owners to pay extra if they want their pets to travel with them.

Source: 3 NFL Teams Granted Permission To Talk To Panthers' Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady

Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady is becoming a popular name for NFL teams looking to fill head coaching vacancies.

CLICK HERE for Link & Phone Number For Mecklenburg County COVID Vaccine Appointment Hotline

Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) says that the County will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to Phase 1B Group 1, which includes all adults 75 years or older, beginning January 6.

Cooper Calls In National Guard To Pick Up Vaccine Rollout

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that he’s calling in the North Carolina National Guard to help accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations in a state that’s been near the bottom of states in doses administered so far.

Police: Nearly A Dozen Goats Have Been Shot And Killed In Randolph County

Police in North Carolina say they’re investigating after nearly a dozen goats were shot and killed.

After Rebuke, South Carolina Gov. Changes COVID Money Plan

After being rebuked in court for trying to spend his share of federal COVID-19 money on private school tuition grants, South Carolina’s governor wants to spend the money on early childhood education, job training and tutors for foster children instead.

Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Accident On Central Avenue Near Eastway Drive

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have identified the pedestrian who was killed after being hit by a vehicle in east Charlotte Monday night.

Charlotte City Council Gets Feedback on Transit Tax, Changing Confederate Street Names, & 4-Yr Terms

Charlotte residents weighed in on several important issues facing the city in the new year, including a possible sales tax increase, changing Confederate street names, and moving to 4 year terms.

Charlotte Checkers Opt Out Of 2020-2021 AHL Season

The Charlotte Checkers today announced that they will not participate in the 2020-21 American Hockey League season that is set to begin on Feb. 5.

Panthers Next GM Will Have Decision To Make At Quarterback

The Panthers’ next general manager’s first order of business will be deciding what to do at quarterback.

New South Carolina Flag Design Heads Back To Drawing Board

A committee trying to standardize the iconic design of the South Carolina state flag is starting over after residents ridiculed the historians’ first attempt.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Off-Duty Firefighter Dies Following Crash In North Carolina

An off-duty firefighter has died due to injuries he sustained when his car overturned during a car crash in North Carolina.

Republicans Condemn ‘Scheme’ To Undo Election For Trump

The unprecedented Republican effort to overturn the presidential election has been condemned by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials warning the effort to sow doubt in Joe Biden’s win and keep President Donald Trump in office is undermining Americans’ faith in democracy.

Cabarrus County Nurse Says $100,000 Prize Will Bring ‘A Fresh Start’ For The New Year

For Nicki Condon of Kannapolis, winning a $100,000 Millionaire Bucks prize will bring a new beginning for the new year.

Police: Man Ransacked, Stole Items From Hospital Helicopter

Police in North Carolina say that a man has been accused of stealing medical equipment from a helicopter that was parked at a hospital.

Source: Panthers Ask Permission To Talk To GM Candidates

The Carolina Panthers have begun their search for a new general manager.

South Carolina Schools Chief Tests Positive For COVID-19

The superintendent of South Carolina’s public schools said Monday that she had tested positive for COVID-19, was experiencing “mild symptoms” but would continue to do her work from home.

AAA: Pump Prices In Carolinas Continue To Spike Amid The New Year

The new year has started, but gas prices in the Carolinas are trending more expensive on the week, although they are still off to their lowest start to a new year since 2019. Pump price stability at the end of the year is credited to consistent crude oil prices in late December, combined with low demand.