State health officials are urging residents to be vigilant in practicing social distancing and wearing masks to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 amid public health experts’ concerns over the recent rise in COVID-19 data trends in South Carolina.
Two weeks ago today, the parents of Shane Peoples both died within four minutes of each other from COVID-19. They were holding hands as they passed away.
The group wants Governor Henry McMaster to end his state of emergency regarding COVID-19 and for cities and counties across the state to remove any mask ordinances.
This vote would make Rock Hill’s mask mandate indefinite until council decides to repeal it. The mandate would have expired on September 7th if council had not voted to extend it until mid-October.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) recently alerted York County Emergency Management about a confirmed case of West Nile virus in a Rock Hill citizen.
A bill signed by Governor Roy Cooper last week will add an extra $50 per week for people receiving unemployment benefits in North Carolina. However, the money is funded by the federal government and is set to expire in December.
The CDC Strike Team visited the facility on Wednesday to investigate. According to North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services data – it is the worst active outbreak in congregate living facilities in North Carolina.
Mecklenburg County leaders now say a text message sent to residents about positive COVID-19 tests were caused by a glitch in their system, just hours after warning that it was a scam seeking to collect personal information.
DHEC’s rolling out some new testing guidelines for people choosing to leave their homes. If you are going into crowds or out and about frequently, especially if people are mask-less or not social distancing, DHEC wants those to get tested monthly.
Trump told veteran journalist Bob Woodward in February that he knew the novel coronavirus was “deadly,” but chose to “play it down . . . because I don’t want to create a panic.”
Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron Davis said Ms. Bannister’s death re-affirms the seriousness of the virus, and he said he was already in the mindset of following data and numbers.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and public health officials have presented the plan to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine when one is approved and becomes available.
North Carolina Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen has denied a request for colleges across North Carolina to allow families of football players to attend games in-person.
A spokeswoman for North Carolina’s governor says President Donald Trump’s rally in Winston-Salem this week violated state health and safety protocols but was not illegal.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says elected leaders and candidates need to lead by example during the coronavirus pandemic by wearing masks and social distancing on the campaign trail.
Your time in Christmastown USA - one of the best-ranked cities for Christmas lights - will feel a lot different this holiday season because of COVID-19.
This week, clips from the video started to surface on TikTok. You should be aware, the video could appear on your child’s feed without them looking for it.
The coronavirus pandemic and its effects across Mecklenburg County were front and center of a new report discussed by county leaders Wednesday afternoon.
A major coronavirus outbreak has been reported with 168 cases at a nursing home in Kings Mountain. This appears to be the worst active nursing home outbreak in the state.
House Bill 1105 was signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper after the bill was passed by N.C. lawmakers. The $1 billion bill gives parents $335 to help during the pandemic.
The law provides additional funding for organizations stepping up to help to provide a space for kids to go during the school day for help with remote learning. But, it also loosens restrictions for some child care facilities.
In an effort to stem the tide of rising coronavirus infections in college-aged individuals in the county, UNCW is offering students who have roommates at on-campus residence halls the chance to move into single-room dorms for the remainder of the academic year or return home.
Iredell County Sheriff’s lake patrol officers say this year is busier than ever, likely because people have been cooped up indoors and are ready to have some socially distanced fun outside.
A letter Atrium is sending out to people says a company called Blackbaud was the victim of a ransomware attack and some personal information including names, birthdays and doctors’ names may have been stolen.
Gyms and fitness facilities can now reopen at 30% capacity. As some fitness centers are busy opening their doors, other smaller group fitness classes are still facing challenges with Phase 2.5. Owners of boutique fitness classes, like Sweat Method in South End, saying a typical class is at most 25
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris declined to say whether she would take an approved COVID-19 vaccine distributed ahead of the upcoming election.
The Charlotte area has yet to win the battle against COVID-19, despite hard-fought progress to flatten the curve this summer, warns Atrium Health emergency medicine physician Dr. David Callaway.
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A former nurse at the Mecklenburg County Health Department has filed a lawsuit against the department and the county, claiming she was fired for raising concerns about the department’s handling of testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
A new program launched by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will reimburse the cost of COVID-19 testing of people without insurance.
The message will be shared across the state through commercials to television and radio, social media, billboards and advertisements on public transportation.
On Wednesday, 99-year-old Anna Jo Thomas was released from Covenant Health after being hospitalized for COVID-19. She was hospitalized for a week and was sent home with a large celebration and a birthday cake. You see, she will turn 100 years old on Sept. 19.
On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper moved the state into Phase 2.5 reopening, which includes opening of gyms, bowling alleys and museums, effective at 5 p.m. Friday.
The YMCA announced plans to start reopening indoor areas Saturday, a day after Gov. Roy Cooper’s ’Safer at Home’ Phase 2.5 takes effect in North Carolina, which allows gyms and several other establishments to reopen.
