Vaccination data based on demographics for the county isn’t updated regularly online but on the North Carolina DHHS website, it says 82% of first dose vaccines in the state were given to white people.
Lyles, who is a breast cancer survivor, says she is getting the vaccine to protect herself against the virus and wanted to be an example to the community.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are estimating that one in five people in the United States have a sexually transmitted infection or an STI.
When you require surgery or hospitalization, most of us look for an in network hospital covered by our insurance. An Indian Trail woman says she followed all the rules and went to an in network hospital - only to be hit with a huge bill.
The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education is “not likely” to move the school system back to Plan c, or all remote learning, according to Board Chairman Kevin Jones.
Currently, those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in North Carolina are people who are 65 years and older, healthcare workers who are in the front line of the pandemic and residents and staff at long-term living facilities.
The board’s move, proposed by Superintendent Dr. Bill Cook, was a “‘Thank you’ for an outstanding job to its more than 2,400 employees,” the district said.
Aaron Lee Walker, 26, was arrested by police on charges of felony death by motor vehicle, driving while impaired, possession of drug paraphernalia and careless and reckless driving.
The Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding those who get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to be sure to book an appointment for their second dose.
Roger Self is accused of intentionally driving his car into the Surf and Turf restaurant killing his daughter, Katelyn Self and his daughter-in-law, Amanda Self.
Since 2005, the Pops at the Post concert has been held the first Saturday in June. In these times of historic firsts, the Pops at the Post board of directors has decided to move the 2021 event to Saturday, September 11th.
Champ and Major, the German shepherds of President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, arrived at the White House on Sunday, a few days after their owners.
Musician and Lowcountry native Darius Rucker quietly treated everyone dining at a restaurant he frequents to a free meal and also left a big tip for servers Sunday morning.
North Carolina’s Attorney General has announced a $1.1 billion settlement with Duke Energy for coal ash clean up. According to a press release by AG Josh Stein, the settlement will save money for consumers.
With only a small percentage of the population vaccinated against COVID-19, a new WalletHub study ranked South Carolina one of the least safest states during the pandemic.
The Rowan County Department of Social Services is investigating two separate cases where children were potentially endangered due to drug activity involving caregivers.
Rowan County is switching to an appointment model for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a letter from Director Nina Oliver that was released on Monday.
The sticker is a test strip and blister pack that can be placed on N95, surgical or cloth masks and detect SARS-CoV-2 in the user’s breath or saliva, according to a news release from the university.
Atrium Health, Tepper Sports and Entertainment, Honeywell and the Charlotte Motor Speedway are working together to provide a million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by July 4th.
Gage Justice has overcome a lot. He was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy when he was 5 and he’s had around the clock care for years--But he’s always wanted to work. And sometimes, good things happen when you least expect it. He applied for a job at The Home Deport and it has been life-changing for
The former Marine who went viral for his efforts rescuing six dogs in Leland during Hurricane Florence has been arrested and charged for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Funeral arrangements are set for a beloved teacher and coach from Knox Middle School. Matthew Beaver died last week from complications related to COVID-19.
After weeks of distributing the COVID-19 vaccine on a first-come, first-serve basis, the Rowan County Health Department announced on Sunday that it would switch to an appointment model.
Law enforcement officers across the state joined family, friends and colleagues of a fallen Colleton County detective at his memorial service Saturday afternoon.
Crews found what they believe is the long-rumored time capsule hidden in the base of the former John C. Calhoun statue that once stood in downtown Charleston’s Marion Square.
