WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Many of the unvaccinated hope the odds are in their favor, and if they do catch COVID-19, they won’t get that sick. That was the case with Tyler Gilreath, a 20-year-old UNCW … [Read more...] about ‘A devastating shock’: UNCW student dies due to COVID-19 complications, funeral arrangements in place
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More than 170 Novant Health employees fired for non-compliance with vaccination policy after suspension period
This article has 238 words with a read time of approximately 1 minute and 11 seconds.CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – More than 170 Novant Health employees were fired for non-compliance with the health … [Read more...] about More than 170 Novant Health employees fired for non-compliance with vaccination policy after suspension period
Brunswick Co. Schools to offer free, on-site COVID-19 testing for students, staff
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County Schools announced Monday that it will begin offering free, on-site COVID-19 testing for students and staff.The testing, which is in conjunction with … [Read more...] about Brunswick Co. Schools to offer free, on-site COVID-19 testing for students, staff
Brunswick County now offering booster vaccine appointments for those who qualify
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County Health Services invites qualifying community members to schedule appointments for a Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine at its main clinic in Shallotte beginning Monday, … [Read more...] about Brunswick County now offering booster vaccine appointments for those who qualify
Castle Hayne Elementary School teacher assistant dies of Covid-19
CASTLE HAYNE, N.C. (WECT) - Denise Coates, a teacher assistant at Castle Hayne Elementary School, has died after a battle with Covid-19.According to a message sent to families from the school’s … [Read more...] about Castle Hayne Elementary School teacher assistant dies of Covid-19
Community members mourn the loss of well known EMT in Bladenboro
BLADENBORO, N.C. (WECT) - Another life is lost in our community after a month-long battle with COVID-19.Donna Cagle worked as an EMT for Bladenboro EMS for 21 years, but she ended her watch this week … [Read more...] about Community members mourn the loss of well known EMT in Bladenboro
Cape Fear Valley Health now offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots
BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Valley Health will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to eligible individuals at all its vaccine clinic locations and primary care offices during regular … [Read more...] about Cape Fear Valley Health now offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots
Novant Health, NHRMC announces Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot availability
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health announced Friday, following emergency use authorization by the U.S. FDA., Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shots will be available for eligible individuals … [Read more...] about Novant Health, NHRMC announces Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot availability
New Hanover County restaurants battle labor, glass shortages
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create challenges for bar and restaurant owners across the country, including southeastern North Carolina.Labor shortages have lead to … [Read more...] about New Hanover County restaurants battle labor, glass shortages
NHC COVID-19 metrics begin to improve
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County’s COVID-19 metrics are showing improvements Thursday after recent high positivity rates and record high death rates.In late August, the percentage … [Read more...] about NHC COVID-19 metrics begin to improve