North Carolina Health and Human Services says they are expecting more than 80,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine to arrive in N.C. beginning Wednesday.

During the second mass vaccination clinic at Bank of America Stadium, close to 20,000 people were expected to receive their second dose of the vaccine.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose.

Weekends are looking a lot brighter for many bars and clubs in North Carolina thanks to the Governor’s latest executive order.

Novant Health and Mecklenburg County Health Department partnered with CMS to get hundreds of educators vaccinated on Saturday.

Jeff’s Bucket Shop on Montford Drive in south Charlotte is finally back open for customers.

When will clergy be eligible for the vaccine?

Truck drivers are normally considered as ‘transportation’ industry. But the criteria doesn’t seem to include truck drivers. Do we qualify now?

North Carolina’s Department of Public Safety has agreed to release at least 3,500 people in state custody within the next six months to settle a lawsuit filed by civil rights organizations.

A second mass vaccination clinic will be held at Bank of America Stadium this weekend with plans to vaccinate 20,000 people.

Julia Versteegh has been volunteering with the organization Team Rubicon for the last 10 months. During that time she’s helped with tornado and hurricane relief - now she’s taking on mass vaccine events.

For the first night in months, the drinks will be flowing at Providence Road Sundries until 11 p.m.

Many bars in Charlotte will reopen for the first time for indoor service on Friday night. Governor Cooper’s new executive order, announced on Wednesday, eased restrictions across the state. Along with bars being able to open inside, there’s also no longer a curfew and alcohol can be sold until 11

While there are many dietary approaches/patterns available, CDC data from 2020 shows that 17% of Americans say they are on a diet consistently.

Cooper said the executive order was decided on “Given the significant and sustained improvement in our COVID-19 metrics.” The new order goes into effect on Friday, Feb. 26.

North Carolina has vaccinated the largest share of the over-65 population in the country and leads the way with 49% of people over 65 receiving at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

The CDC says several people went to a gym class in knowing they had COVID-19 symptoms. That happened in Hawaii and Illinois. In those cases gym owners used no safety protocols. The mix of Covid positive gym goers and loose guidelines lead to almost three quarters of the class getting sick.

Starting Friday at 5 p.m. businesses in Charlotte will be open at much higher capacities, especially for bars and night clubs.

The FDA is expected grant emergency use authorization of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. That means a third vaccine could enter the U.S. market as early as next week.

Getting an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be difficult for many people in North Carolina. Especially because every provider and county has a different system to book an appointment.

The center will operate seven days a week with the goal of providing up to 3,000 vaccinations per day, or about 21,000 doses per week.

My husband works in critical manufacturing in Charlotte but we live in South Carolina. Does he have to wait until it’s his turn in South Carolina?

“During the shutdown, places like Home Depot and Lowers were considered essential and open. Are their employees now eligible for the vaccine?”

Conover resident Dave Cunningham said he is disappointed that people with pre-existing conditions are not being prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccination process.

Frustrations grow for South Carolina teachers watching their fellow educators getting vaccinated right across the state line.

Yvonne Briscoe, 66, is the third patient within the Novant Health system to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from the comfort of her home.

Anticipating rainy weather on Friday night several football games in and around the Charlotte area moved their games to Thursday night.

Teachers and school staff in Avery County finally got their chance to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

SCDHEC is partnering with Agape Care Group to help bring COVID-19 vaccines to homebound Phase 1a individuals in Hampton and Jasper counties.

Mecklenburg County is ending its COVID-19 directive on Friday.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a new search tool for COVID-19 vaccines.

The FDA has ruled it is safe and effective.

More than 90,000 homeschools are registered to teach kids this school year.

Governor Roy Cooper has signed an executive order that allows more fans at sporting events in North Carolina.

Hundreds of teachers and other staff members rolled up their sleeves for the first dose of the shot at the Mecklenburg County Health Department clinic at Bojangles Coliseum.

Bell says her vaccine team constantly looks over availability, demand and risks to make phase decisions.

CaroMont Health along with the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services kicked off its three-day mass vaccine event for teachers, childcare workers, and other school staff on Wednesday.

According to NCDHHS, about 57 percent of the state’s 65+ population has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. But still, many seniors are struggling to get an appointment.

When it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine, every patient is different, especially if you're pregnant.

The 43,000 square-foot space will serve as a permanent site with the ability to accommodate up to 3,000 appointments a day, as supply allows.

North Carolina will start with teachers, childcare workers and school personnel before expanding eligibility to others in Group 3 on March 10.

A viewer asked about COVID-19 vaccine while taking antibiotics

Several school districts in our area are working with health systems to hold clinics.

Officials say Trooper James Montgomery, better known as “Brent,” of Troop C District 4 - Vance County has been in intensive care for the last 12 days at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill battling the virus.

Late Tuesday afternoon, North Caroline Attorney General, Josh Stein sent out a warning about scammers targeting people who want the vaccine.

The teacher vaccination bill passed in the Senate recently. The House Ways and Means healthcare subcommittee held a hearing today where State Superintendent Molly Spearman spoke.

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued a new policy in place that prevents out-of-state residents from coming into the state for the sole purpose of getting the vaccine.

North Carolina now 27 counties in red, the most critical coronavirus community spread, on its county alert system, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

With winter storms last week crippling many parts of the country supplies never arrived and clinics were canceled.

WBTV talked to two drivers who says the CMS’s plan works. It is a good plan, but it leaves some room for improvement.

A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.

One of those side effects could be swollen lymph nodes, which can also be a symptom of breast cancer.

A scientist from Hillsborough, North Carolina who is making a big difference in the fight against COVID-19 has been named to the 2021 TIME100 Next list.

One Columbia man with spinal muscular atrophy is calling for high-risk individuals to be moved up in line.

Teachers and daycare staff are next in line to get vaccinated.

Teachers, staff and childcare workers can get vaccinated starting this week.

The vaccine shots were provided by Atrium Health, and preregistered appointments were not required.

Families in more rural areas say trying to get vaccine appointments for loved ones has become a daily challenge.