Lake Waccamaw’s town hall is closed to walk-in traffic due a possible outbreak of COVID-19. Sara Coffman of the town staff said Town manager Damon Kempski and town officials made the decision earlier this week. Several [Read More]
UNC Health Southeastern is now offering first dose COVID-19 vaccines to patients being discharged. Patients are asked during discharge planning if they would like to receive the vaccine. If a patient chooses to receive the [Read More]
Don Delisle is a Lake Waccamaw local with a story to tell. Like many at the height of the pandemic, he was laid off from his job of 46 years. With bills to pay, and [Read More]
On a back street in Tabor City sits a small, local secret — a family-operated café called Mt. Tabor Manna. The cozy little nook sits just behind the post office, a short drive down Orange [Read More]
With “vaccine hesitancy” growing, Gov. Roy Cooper is offering million-dollar prizes and scholarships to North Carolinians who get the shot. Four vaccinated state residents will win $1 million each, and four students between 12 and [Read More]
North Carolinians can get critical help to pay for high-speed internet from a $3.2 billion federal program opening in May for families and households working, learning and shopping from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency [Read More]
The risk of developing dangerous symptoms of COVID-19 may be increased in people who are older and also in people of any age who have other serious health problems — such as heart or lung conditions, weakened [Read More]
Vaccinations offered Tuesday and Thursday Beginning Tuesday (April 27) UNC Health Southeastern will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations within Southeastern Health Mall Clinic on the campus of Biggs Park Mall. First-dose vaccines will be administered every [Read More]
State officials plan to lift mandatory social distancing, capacity, and mass gathering restrictions by June 1, Gov. Roy Cooper said today (Wednesday) in a video briefing. At the same time, Cooper and Sec. of Health and [Read More]
Columbus Regional will be hosting vaccine clinics at the Southeast Primary Care locations in Whiteville and Tabor City Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Monday. The Moderna vaccine will be administered. The clinics are located at 619 [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a video briefing at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the state’s COVID-19 response. You can view the video live here: https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference
UNC Southeastern has lightened restrictions for patient visitation in some areas of the hospital. Patients in outpatient and physician services clinic locations may be accompanied by one caregiver when needed. Visitors must wear face coverings [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday extended the COVID-19 eviction moratorium through June 30. The move came as President Joe Biden signed a similar executive order on the national level. Cooper also signed an executive order [Read More]
As vaccine supplies increase, so have opportunities to get vaccinated. The state Department of Health and Human services announced on Thursday that the remainder of Group four will be eligible for vaccinations starting March 31, [Read More]
Some types of businesses may reopen at 100 percent capacity beginning Friday at 5 p.m., Gov. Roy Cooper announced this afternoon in his weekly COVID-19 update. Museums, aquariums, and retail businesses will be able to [Read More]
Whiteville is partnering with a healthcare firm to provide a vaccination clinic next week. Covid-19 vaccines will be available at the Whiteville Parks and Recreation Center, 255 Recreation Center Drive, Whiteville on Wednesday March 17th from [Read More]
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