pandemic
During State of the State address, governor will highlight those who went the extra mile
April 26. Gov. Roy Cooper’s third State of the State address tonight will recognize nine North Carolinians for stepping up to help their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The past year has tested every person in our state and I have been so inspired by the resilience, innovation and support for one another that North […]
COVID-19 update April 26
April 26. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 1,334 new cases of COVID-19 statewide and 37 coronavirus deaths in North Carolina from Friday to today. Hospitalizations The NCDHHS today reported 1,067 people hospitalized statewide due to COVID-19, down from 1,145 on Friday and 1,096 exactly one week ago. Deaths In Mecklenburg […]
COVID-19 update April 23
April 23. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 2,167 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. The median number of new cases statewide during the past seven business days (2,359) is now running 12 percent above the median number of new cases over the past 31 business days (2,105), based […]
COVID-19 update April 20
April 22. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 2,236 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, the largest increase since Friday April 16. There were 25 new deaths statewide attributed to the coronavirus in today’s NCDHHS report. Hospitalizations The NCDHHS reported 1,149 people hospitalized statewide due to COVID-19, down from 1,168 yesterday Testing […]
Cooper will lift most COVID-19 restrictions by June 1
April 21. By Dave Yochum. With plentiful vaccine supplies, Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon said he is planning to lift most COVID-19 restrictions by June 1, including social distancing and restrictions on indoor dining, bars and concert venues. But not the mask mandate. “Until enough of us are protected by the vaccine, we need to […]
COVID-19 update April 21
April 21. The median of new COVID-19 cases over the past seven days (2,434) statewide is 15.25 percent ahead of the median of the past 31 days (2,112), based on data from Johns Hopkins University. Medians are calculated on business days, skipping Saturday and Sunday when the NC Dept. of Health does not report COVID-19 […]
A good sign: CMS hiring bus drivers
April 21. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the largest public school transportation district in the state, is starting to hire full-time and part-time drivers. Starting bus drivers earn an hourly wage of $15.75 plus benefits. In-person instruction for students in grades 6-12 increased to four days a week starting April 12. In person hiring events will be held […]
Iredell Health has vaccine appointments available Saturday
April 21. Appointments for first doses of the Pfizer vaccine for Saturday, April 24 are now open for booking at Iredell Health System in Statesville. To schedule an appointment, click here. Second doses are automatically scheduled for 3 weeks after the first dose. For a map and driving directions, click here.
CMS updates attendance at sporting events
April 21. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is expanding attendance for football playoffs and spring sports, setting attendance limits at 30 percent of indoor and outdoor capacity. Face coverings will be required at all times. “After reviewing additional guidance, we believe that at 30 percent of maximum capacity we can allow more fans to attend athletic contests to […]
Vaccine clinic open in Huntersville
UPDATED April 20. There is a new COVID-19 vaccination clinic open Monday through Friday at Novant Health Medical Group located at 17220 Northcross Drive, Suite 110 in Huntersville. The location has the ability to accommodate up to 500 appointments a day, as vaccine supply allows. Vaccinations are by appointment only during business hours 8 am […]
