Cold weather, business re-openings could spark COVID-19 case increase in N.C.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN)- In the week since the move to phase 3, North Carolina has…
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Weight loss surgery on the rise as obesity contributes to coronavirus complications
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — We’ve seen a lot of new trends with coronavirus. Now,…
UNC doctor fears White House sending wrong message following President’s COVID-19 infection
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Dr. David Wohl at UNC Medical Center right in the thick…
Assessing COVID-19 risk for Halloween as Durham discourages trick-or-treaters
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – “Halloween has got to be different this year,” Durham mayor Steve…
Raleigh concert venues, event spaces prepare to welcome crowds
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN)- A sign about a postponed and later canceled event is still posted…
What to expect at the movies during a pandemic, some theaters not ready
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The ticket window is still empty at the Six Forks Cinema….
Wake County program offers eviction, assistance for COVID-19 impacted renters
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A new program offering eviction assistance for Wake County residents but…
Some NC virtual school parents can expect extra money on EBT cards
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – When schools went virtual, 600,000 North Carolina students lost access to…
Gov. Cooper shares video of him getting flu shot, urges others to do the same
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In preparation for flu season, Gov. Roy Cooper got a flu…
Durham parent disappointed with DPS remote learning decision
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – While Durham Public Schools has decided to continue with virtual learning…
Wendell business owner regrets hosting event after sheriff shuts down sports arena
The Wake County sheriffs office is shutting down a sports arena for violating the states…
COVID-19 a leading cause of death for first responders so far this year
RALEIGH, N.C.(WNCN) – Since the start of the pandemic, front line workers have known to…
NC stands out against southern neighbors in percent positive cases of COVID-19
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN)- North Carolina’s percent positive cases hovered around 5-percent this week, a sign…
North Carolina gets first spit-based COVID-19 test
APEX, N.C. (WNCN)- The work load at Vero Diagnostics is higher than ever. “We are…
Special needs students in left with few options for remote learning in Wake County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – 3 Bluebirds Farm in Raleigh provides services to children, teens and…
NC businesses react after Gov. Cooper decides to ease some COVID-19 rules
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The governor is now easing some COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The development…
UNC-CH researchers move to next phase of developing COVID-19 treatment
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN)- Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill have moved into the second phase of development…
NC gym owners believe state will be last to allow them to reopen amid COVID-19
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Gym owners say North Carolina is likely to be the last…
3 hospitalized as 17 Clayton firefighters test positive for COVID-19
CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Clayton officials say that a cluster of COVID-19 cases within the…
Drive-through COVID-19 testing held at Mexican Consulate in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Members of the Hispanic community were able to get tested for…
NC officials report 1,500+ new COVID-19 cases; hospitalizations at lowest level in 5 weeks
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The number of new COVID-19 cases in North Carolina took a…
Marijuana could interact with your prescription meds: What you need to know
National News by: Katharin Czink and Dina Bair Posted: Aug 13, 2020 / 06:34 AM…
So you’ve gotten a COVID-19 test, what factors determine how fast results come back?
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As COVID-19 testing increases, several factors go into how quickly patients…
UNC students start fall classes amid pandemic, voice concerns about social distancing enforcement
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday, students at UNC-Chapel Hill started their first day…
2 children at Morrisville summer camp test positive for COVID-19
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The final week of a summer camp in Morrisville has been…
North Carolina to relax 10-person limit for GOP convention
North Carolina news by: BRYAN ANDERSON Associated Press/Report for America Posted: Aug 7, 2020 /…
Duke University researchers show how easily germs can spread
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Duke University researchers wanted to test how easily germs can spread…
North Carolina joining 6 other states to secure more rapid COVID-19 tests
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina is joining with six other states to try to…
Model suggests NC will need to reapply coronavirus restrictions in October
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new model from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation…
Judge hears case in lawsuit against Gov. Cooper over COVID-19 executive orders
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A judge said Tuesday he planned to rule “as quickly as”…
Carowinds to remain closed for all of 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP/WNCN) – An amusement park on the North Carolina-South Carolina border says it…
Triangle bars, yoga studios struggle to survive as they await reopening plans
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to announce Wednesday whether North Carolina…
State announces 5th COVID-19 cluster at central NC child care center
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A fifth child-care center in the CBS 17 viewing area has…
UNC-Chapel Hill students move into dorms amid COVID-19 pandemic
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday morning, students at the University of North Carolina…
Teen loses both parents to COVID-19 just days apart
ATLANTA (CNN Newsource/WSB) — A community in the Atlanta area is rallying around a teenager…
COVID-19 metrics ‘stabilizing’ as statewide alcohol curfew takes effect, governor’s task force says
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Health officials on Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 task force said Friday…