Charlotte

If you or someone you know in Mecklenburg County has an organization for at-risk youth, there may be funding available. Mecklenburg County’s Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has over $2 million available for local programs dedicated to keeping youth out of trouble. JCPC promotes prevention, intervention, treatment, and aftercare programs for at-risk youth. To qualify […]

Just when we thought the snow and ice were finally beginning to melt, there’s more on the way. Thursday is expected to have colder temperatures and possible showers throughout the day. Friday temperatures will drop to the mid-20s, making snow likely. Luckily, this winter storm will be farther east. Either way, it’ll be cold, so bundle […]

With new COVID-19 variants becoming more contagious, it may be time to toss that cloth mask out for a medical-grade one. Starting next week, the Biden Administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available to Americans at no cost. Masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers. Distrubtion will start […]

StarMed Healthcare is not only providing COVID-19 tests, it is also providing the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. The pill is available to treat adults with mild to moderate symptoms. The pill named molnupiravir is most effective when taken within five days of being diagnosed with COVID-19. Clinical trials showed that the pill reduced patient hospitalization […]

FYI… getting a COVID-19 test has just got a little easier. Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 19, you can order free rapid COVID-19 test kits through the government at the following website www.covidtests.gov. A total of four test kits can be ordered per household. Feel free to share this information with your family members, relatives, and friends. […]

Carowinds will be seeing a lot of new traffic, but not for its rollercoasters. MAKO Medical Laboratories opened a mass testing site at Carowinds on Monday. This is Charlotte’s first mass testing site. Testing is available Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Appointments are not required, however, registration is strongly recommended. Tests […]

CMS students have received their first snow day of the year. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced that schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 18 due to icy road conditions. The winter storm that swept through the area this weekend has left dangerous road conditions in some parts of Mecklenburg County. Teachers and staff will have a regular […]

If you plan to commute this morning, be cautious of dangerous road conditions in some areas. Although the winter storm has left, last night’s freezing temperatures make black ice a continued threat. Many areas remained wet on Monday and have likely froze throughout the night. Officials warn drivers to stay off of slick roads. If […]

StarMed Healthcare will close majority of its outdoor COVID-19 testing sites on Sunday due to the incoming winter storm. All except the following locations will be closed: 4001 Tuckaseegee Road in Charlotte – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepare for potential delayed openings due to weather StarMed officials are asking that only high-risk or immunocompromised patients […]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is quickly approaching. If you’re looking to celebrate, check out these events. Also, don’t worry about the icy roads, some of these events are virtual so you can still celebrate from the comfort of your home! Dream Day 2020 Presented by The Dr. MLK Jr. Celebration Planning Committee of Concord-Cabarru […]