CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina health officials reported that 28,753 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.To date, there have been 2,352,235 confirmed cases since the first case … [Read more...] about Coronavirus-related hospitalizations continuing to rise in N.C., breaking yet another record
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New Hanover County’s positive COVID cases surpasses state, expected to plateau in the coming weeks
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Following most counties in southeastern North Carolina, the number of positive COVID-19 cases is higher than the state’s average.However, health officials in New … [Read more...] about New Hanover County’s positive COVID cases surpasses state, expected to plateau in the coming weeks
State COVID-19 positive test rate hits record high
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - North Carolina has hit another record high for its COVID-19 positive test rate.Data from the state Department of Health and Human Services says 37.8% of total tests for COVID-19 … [Read more...] about State COVID-19 positive test rate hits record high
“I’m just waiting for the phone call that my son’s been exposed”: Pender County Schools sees major spike in COVID cases and exposures
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) -The Pender County Board of Education voted last Tuesday to keep masks optional in schools.Some parents were in favor of the decision, others were not happy.For Samantha … [Read more...] about “I’m just waiting for the phone call that my son’s been exposed”: Pender County Schools sees major spike in COVID cases and exposures
Middle School in Bladen County to switch to remote learning Thursday
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - Elizabethtown Middle School will transition to remote learning for Thursday January 20 because of staff shortages.In a Facebook post Wednesday, Bladen County Schools said … [Read more...] about Middle School in Bladen County to switch to remote learning Thursday
N.C. hits record with nearly 4,700 COVID-19-related hospitalizations; over 17K new cases reported
This story is updated daily to reflect the newest numbers reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Click here for more information on the daily cases counts, … [Read more...] about N.C. hits record with nearly 4,700 COVID-19-related hospitalizations; over 17K new cases reported
New Hanover County offering free mental health support for older adults
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - More than two years into this pandemic and there is no question that it has had a major effect on our lives.Whether it be the social isolation, daily routine changes … [Read more...] about New Hanover County offering free mental health support for older adults
Nakina Middle School switching to virtual instruction this week
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Nakina Middle School will move to virtual instruction starting Wednesday, Jan. 19, due to the lack of available staff, Columbus County Schools announced Tuesday.The … [Read more...] about Nakina Middle School switching to virtual instruction this week
NHC Health Board decides to not reinstate mask mandate
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board decided against reinstating the countywide mask mandate during a meeting Tuesday morning.A vote on a motion … [Read more...] about NHC Health Board decides to not reinstate mask mandate
Another Bladen County school moves to virtual learning
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - Bladen County Schools announced Monday afternoon that Elizabethtown Primary School will move to remote learning on Tuesday, January 18. In a Facebook post, the district … [Read more...] about Another Bladen County school moves to virtual learning