Mecklenburg County vaccine rollout shows racial disparity; health officials work to improve equity Data shows Black residents are getting the vaccine at a disproportionate rate compared to their white neighbors. Health officials promise they're working on it. Author: Hunter Sáenz (WCNC), Chloe Leshner (WCNC) Published: 12:19 AM EST February 4, 2021 Updated: 6:44 PM EST February 4, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina state health officials often say when you have a spot, take the shot. It turns out, that's easier said than done, because data...