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12 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus In North Carolina, Health Officials Say

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-19's task force informed the public that the number of coronavirus cases have increased to 12.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Tanning Bed Risks

As spring and summer approaches, many people will seek a tan, including quick ones by using a tanning bed indoors. Dr. Emily McLean, a Novant Health dermatologist, joins Rising to tell all the facts and fiction related to using a tanning bed.

UCPS Closed Today Due To Water Boil Advisory For The County

Union County Public Schools are closed today, March 12, due to water boil advisory for the county.

Hospitals Restrict Visitor Access as Coronavirus Precaution

" All of our lives are going to change in some way in response to this virus," said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Wednesday during a news conference in Charlotte.

UNC Charlotte Will Move To Online Classes "Wherever Possible" Due To Coronavirus

The University of North Carolina System, including UNC Charlotte, announced they will begin remote instruction on Monday, March 23rd due to the coronavirus.

Lancaster Co. South Carolina Woman Tests Positive for Coronavirus

A Lancaster Co. South Carolina woman has tested positive for Coronavirus, DHEC says. She is in isolation in the hospital but there are still a lot of questions.

NBA Suspends Season Indefinitely After Utah Jazz Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight's schedule of games until further notice.

Tom Hanks And Wife Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus

Tom Hanks and his actress-singer wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor said in a statement Wednesday.

Suspect Officially Charged In Fatal West Charlotte Hit-And-Run Investigation

James Winston, the suspect in the case, has been released from the hospital and transferred to the Mecklenburg County Jail.

NCAA "March Madness" Basketball Tournaments Will Be Held Without Fans Due To Coronavirus

NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

South Carolina Officials Say They Are Investigating Possible Coronavirus Case In Lancaster County

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating one new possible case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Lancaster County, the agency announced today. This brings the total number of presumptive positive cases to eight, along with two confirmed cases.

Golden State Warriors To Play Next Home Game Without Fans Due To Coronavirus

The Golden State Warriors just announced they will play tomorrow night's basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center without fans being present due to coronavirus.

Epicenter Festival Announces Onsite Entertainment And Food Offerings

With less than two months until the kickoff of the incredible spring festival season from Danny Wimmer Presents, the independent festival producer has announced additional onsite entertainment and unique food offerings for the second year of Epicenter, May 1, 2 and 3 at its new home at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.