1,263 COVID-19 Cases, 48 Deaths Reported In NC: Update

North Carolina's coronavirus death toll rose by 48 lives lost in the state since Monday, state public health officials said Tuesday.

Charlotte Business Leaders Elected to Lung Association Board

American Lung Association in North Carolina announces three local business leaders have been elected to the Local Leadership Board.

North Carolina's COVID-19 Count Surpasses 142,000 Mark

North Carolina reported 1,346 newly confirmed cases and 26 deaths from COVID-19 related illness Friday.

'We're Making Progress,' COVID-19 Stabilizing In NC: Gov. Cooper

Face masks and social distancing are helping the state fight COVID-19, said the governor, who wants law enforcement to step up enforcement.

How Coronavirus Affects North Carolina Kids: 5 Things To Know

Are kids less likely to contract COVID-19? How many kids have tested positive? A new report looks at the coronavirus’s effect on children.

45 COVID-19 Deaths, 1,166 New Cases In A Day: NC Update

The state's coronavirus death toll rose by 45 Wednesday, upping the number of lives lost to COVID-19 in North Carolina to 2,249.

More Than 1K New COVID-19 Cases, 32 Deaths Reported In NC

North Carolina's coronavirus positivity rate is now around 6 percent, down from about 8 percent reported a week ago.

NC Dog Dies From COVID-19 Causing Virus: NCDHHS

A North Carolina dog that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 is the first confirmed case reported in an animal in the state, DHHS said.

NC's Daily Count Of COVID-19 Cases Plunges To 626

The number of new coronavirus cases reported Monday was the smallest day-over-day increase reported in NC in weeks.

42 COVID-19 Deaths, Nearly 2K New Cases Reported In NC

North Carolina reported 1,979 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, pushing the state's tally to more than 131,000 cases.

Flood Cleanup Tips for North Carolina Residents to Protect Health

American Lung Association Releases Cleanup Tips for North Carolina Residents to Protect Lung Health as Floodwaters from Hurricane Isaias Rec

North Carolina Coronavirus: 1,127 Cases, 40 Deaths Wednesday

Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced the state will stay in Phase 2 of its reopening plan for five more weeks.

North Carolina Coronavirus: 1,629 Cases, 28 Deaths Tuesday

The number of ventilators being used by patients with the new coronavirus continues to decline, state data shows.

North Carolina Coronavirus: 1,313 Cases, 13 Deaths Monday

North Carolina officials are taking extra precautions to protect residents who go to shelters in the wake of Hurricane Isaias.

North Carolina Coronavirus: 1,943​ Cases, 21 Deaths Friday

Mecklenburg County​ will offer free drive-thru and walk-up testing this weekend.

​Mecklenburg's Free Coronavirus Testing Weekend Starts Saturday

Drive-thru and walk-up testing will be provided at the Valerie C. Woodard Center this Saturday and Sunday.

Mecklenburg Coronavirus: Aquatic Center Employee Tests Positive

The Mecklenburg County Aquatic Facility will be closed until Aug. 17 after its fifth employee tested positive for the coronavirus.

Cooper Targets Late-Night Alcohol Sales In NC Coronavirus Order

North Carolina will ban the sale of alcohol at restaurants in the state after 11 p.m., Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday.

NC Reports Spike In COVID-19 Hospitalizations, 1,749 New Cases

North Carolina reported 1,749 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases Tuesday, pushing the state's tally to more than 116,000 cases.

NC COVID-19 Update: Hospitalizations Down Fourth Day In A Row

North Carolina reported 1,625 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases Monday, pushing the state's tally to more than 114,000 cases.

More Than 2K New COVID-19 Cases In NC As Hospitalizations Dip

Hospitalizations dropped slightly Friday as the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state surged to nearly 109,000.

28 New COVID-19 Deaths, 1,892 Confirmed Cases In NC

As of Thursday, there were 40 empty ICU beds and 515 empty staffed inpatient hospital beds remaining in the Charlotte metro, DHHS said.

2,140 New COVID-19 Cases, 30 Deaths Reported In North Carolina

More than 105,000 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in North Carolina, public health officials said Wednesday.

NC Reports Nearly 100 New COVID-19 Hospitalizations In A Day

As state officials eye hospital capacity, Charlotte hospitals are seeing an increased number of COVID-19 patients from South Carolina.

105 Hospitalized For COVID-19 In Charlotte Metro In A Day

North Carolina public health officials are now providing detailed regional snapshots of COVID-19 hospitalizations around the state.

NC COVID-19 Cases Surge More Than 2K In A Day, 18 New Deaths

An internal White House document has identified North Carolina as a being in the "red zone" and in need of more stringent mandates.

When It Comes To Fitness, Charlotte Has Work To Do: Study

American Fitness Index ranked Charlotte as among the least fit cities in North Carolina and the nation.

All NC High School Sports Delayed Until At Least Sept. 1

The start of high school fall sports in North Carolina will be delayed until at least Sept. 1, NCHSAA said Wednesday.

1,142 COVID-19 Hospitalizations, 16 New Deaths Reported In NC

The COVID-19 death toll in North Carolina increased to 1,568, as 81 percent of the state's ICU beds were full Wednesday, according to DHHS.

NC COVID-19 Death Toll Swells To 1,552, Nearly 2K New Cases

North Carolina reported 42 new deaths Tuesday in what was one of the deadliest days for the state since the pandemic began.

CDC Head Urges Mask Use, Bar Closures During Charlotte Visit

If everyone wore a face mask for the next six weeks, "we could drive this epidemic to the ground," the CDC head said in Charlotte Monday.

Nearly 2K New COVID-19 Cases In NC, Death Toll Rises to 1,479

Four counties in NC are at a COVID-19 "tipping point" and should revert to stay-at-home orders, according to a Harvard study.

Charlotte Metro Hospitals Under Pressure Due To Rise In COVID-19

COVID-19 cases are up in the Charlotte area and it's starting to impact hospital capacity, officials said.

Hospitalizations Near 1K As NC's COVID-19 Count Surpasses 77K

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 reached 994 patients Wednesday, setting yet another record for the state as 21 new deaths were recorded.

Mecklenburg Commissioners Approve Stricter Mask Mandate

The county's new stricter face covering mandate goes into effect immediate and requires masks be worn in county spaces, including parks.

No Doctor's Referral Needed Now For COVID-19 Testing In NC

The temporary order eliminating the need for a doctor referral is aimed at decreasing barriers for coronavirus testing in North Carolina.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Spike To Highest Level Yet In NC

North Carolina reported a new record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Monday, DHHS said.

NC Labs Facing Shortages In COVID-19 Testing Chemicals

DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen said the state needs more federal help to insure the supply of reagents needed to conduct COVID-19 tests.

2M Free Masks To Be Distributed In Mecklenburg: How To Get One

Distribution of the free masks will begin Friday, July 3. Here's a list of locations where you can get one.

18 New COVID-19 Deaths Increase Lives Lost To 1,343 In NC

New York has identified North Carolina as one of 16 states where travelers must quarantine for two weeks after visiting.