FDA Clears One-Dose Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine
The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.
Cooper Vetoes Bill That Would Force K-12 Schools To Reopen
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday rejected a bill that would compel the state’s 115 K-12 public school districts to reopen with at least partial in-person instruction, while also allowing parents the option of keeping their kids learning remotely.
Trump The Dominant Force At Conservative Conference
A conference dedicated to the future of the conservative movement turned into an ode to Donald Trump as speakers declared their fealty to the former president and attendees posed for selfies with a golden statue of his likeness.
Edge: Dababy Sued Yet Again
Dababy is facing more lawsuits. This time for allegedly assaulting the rental property owner who barged in on the rapper's music video shoot.
EOTC: Lady Gaga's Dogs Are Returned, The Real World OG's Re-Unite, Facebook Comes For TikTok
Lady Gaga's dogs Kogi and Gustav have been returned safely after being stolen on Wednesday. The original Real World is re-uniting to re-roommate. Facebook is releasing an app that will let users post and share videos of themselves rapping over beats which are provided by the app, called Bars.
Governor Cooper Says A Federally Funded COVID-19 Vaccination Site Is Opening In North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper announced on Friday that a new COVID-19 vaccination center is opening in Greensboro, North Carolina in partnership with the federal government.
Biden: Strikes In Syria Sent Warning To Iran To 'Be Careful'
President Joe Biden said Friday that Iran should view his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes in Syria as a warning that it can expect consequences for its support of militia groups that threaten U.S. interests or personnel.
U.S. Advisers Endorse Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine From J&J
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
February Full Moon
The February full moon will rise at 5:41 tonight and 6:50 pm Saturday.
Discover 3-D Printing With The Catawba County Library
Catawba County Library officials say they will be offering two upcoming classes for anyone interested in learning about 3-D printing and its technology.
Governor McMaster Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions On Gatherings And Alcohol Sales In South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster says on Monday, March 1st alcohol sales will be allowed past the 11 p.m. curfew and restrictions on large gatherings will be lifted in South Carolina.
Dems Near Relief Bill OK By House, Ponder Wage Plan Rescue
A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
US Implicates Saudi Crown Prince In Journalist's Killing
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved an operation to kill or capture a U.S.-based journalist inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report released Friday that could escalate pressure on the Biden administration to hold the kingdom accountable for a murder that drew bipartisan and international outrage.
Governor Cooper Lifts Curfew In North Carolina On February 26th
Governor Roy Cooper says on Friday, February 26th North Carolina's modified Stay-At-Home order will be lifted and there will no longer be a curfew in the state.
Mosquito 'Tornado' Spotted in Argentina
Move over Shark-Nado. A real-life Skeeter-Nado was spotted in Argentina.
South Carolina Lawmaker: Trump Can Be Buried At Our Capitol
A South Carolina Republican lawmaker said he is filing a bill that would allow former President Donald Trump to buried on the grounds of the state Capitol if Trump is banned from being buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Militia Official: US Strike In Syria Kills 1, Wounds Several
A U.S. airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing one of their militiamen and wounding a number of others, an Iraqi militia official said Friday.
'Round Town with Rising: Mint Hill
Let's face it, we've all seen enough of our own neighborhood in the last year and could use a little road trip 'Round Town. Ride along with Rising and explore the historic town of Mint Hill!
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Business in CLT: A List Smiles Orthodontics
It was hard to find a lot of reasons to smile in 2020, but Dr. Alyssa Sprowl and her orthodontics practice, A List Smiles Orthodontics, have managed to keep the Queen City grinning.
House Votes To Expand Legal Safeguards For LGBTQ+ People
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory effect for the Mountains until 10 PM Friday
Olympics Gymnastics Coach Kills Himself After Being Charged
A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar killed himself Thursday, hours after being charged with turning his Michigan gym into a hub of human trafficking by coercing girls to train and then abusing them.
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