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Updated: 9:37 AM EDT May 27, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript CW STARTS NOW WE COULD FIND OUT TODAY. THE COMMISSION WILL BE PUT TOGETHER TO INVESTIGATE THE JANUARY 6TH CAPITAL RIOT. WE HEAR FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE AHEAD OF A POTENTIAL VOTE AND LAWMAKERS. ALSO REACHING A DEADLINE TO AGREE ON POLICE REFORM POLICIES WHY THEY SAY IF A DEAL ISN’T REACH SOON. IT MAY NOT HAPPEN AT ALL. ALSO THIS MORNING A COMMUNITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS CALLING FOR JOURNEY IN THE DEATH OF A B...

Updated: 2:36 PM EDT May 27, 2021 WXII12.com Web Staff North Carolina topped 1 million COVID-19 infections on Thursday since the start of the pandemic. At the same time, the state reported its lowest daily positive test rate.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported that a total of 1,000,416 North Carolinians had been infected with COVID-19. Thats about 9.5% of the states population. More than 13,000 people have died from the virus as of Thursday...

The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses coming into Catawba County dropped significantly in recent weeks, with no new first doses of the vaccine shipped to the county by the state

Updated: 4:03 PM EDT May 24, 2021 WXII12.com Web Staff Piedmont Triad residents who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at select sites in Guilford and Rockingham counties could walk away with a $25 cash card.As part of its ongoing effort to get more North Carolinians vaccinated and safely bring summer back, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is offering $25 cash cards to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated.Cli...

RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper announced May 14 that all mandatory capacity and gathering limits, social distancing requirements and most mandatory mask requirements will be lifted effective immediately. Cooper said most indoor or outdoor settings in the state will no longer require people to wear a mask or be socially distant. “Because of our strong safety protocols, vaccines and the hard work of North Carolinians, we have been able to slow the spread of this virus and reduce deaths w...

Updated: 10:54 PM EDT Apr 23, 2021 WXII12.com Web Staff The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recommended the resumed use of the Jansson vaccine, also known as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, following the CDC and FDA safety affirmation Friday night.The CDC and FDA announced their confidence Friday that the vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 after a pause to allow further analysis into six cases of blood clots in women who had receive...

RALEIGH — COVID-19 cases in North Carolina are slowly inching toward the milestone of 1 million cases, while in Avery County, the last county to report a positive case last May, the total of confirmed positive cases has topped 2,000. Local and state vaccination statistics The latest County Alert System map and statistics were released on April 1 by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, with the report providing good news on the critical spread of COVID-19 in the state...

Updated: 11:02 AM EST Mar 13, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript LOVED ONES OR WHO ARE FIGHTING THIS VIRUS. AS WE DISCUSSED AT TUESDAY’S BRIEFING NORTH CAROLINA CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON GETTING VACCINES INTO ARMS AS QUICKLY AND AS FAIRLY AS POSSIBLE, AND I’M SO GRATEFUL FOR OUR PROVIDERS OUT THERE WHO CONTINUE TO MEET THAT CHALLENGE. WITH THE ADDITION OF A THIRD SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ONE-SHOT VACCINE AND A STEADY INCREASE IN IN BOTH TWO SHOT VACCINES. WE WERE ABLE TO OPEN ALL OF...

RALEIGH — Beginning March 17, some members of Phase 4 can get their COVID-19 vaccine — a week earlier than previously announced.

Beginning March 17, those with high-risk medical conditions and some living in congregate settings will be eligible. The rest of Group Four will be eligible beginning April 7.