NC coronavirus cases rise week after holiday dip
North Carolina added 1329 lab confirmed infections on Sunday while the seven day rate climbs 16 percent. DHHS and experts note steady test positivity near 9 percent as hospitalizations hover around 950 and younger adults drive spread ahead of holidays. Officials urge continued adherence to safety guidelines.
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Greer area nightclub shooting leaves two dead two dozen injured
In a predawn attack at Lavish Lounge in Greenville County two people were killed and eight wounded. Deputies, state troopers and Greenville officers responded as gunfire echoed inside the club. Coroner identified the deceased as Mykala Bell and Clarence Sterling Johnson. Authorities warn the incident is probably gang related and search for at least two suspects continues.
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Schools Struggle With Open Plans Amid Pandemic
Portland Maine and districts nationwide face wrenching choices on reopening amid rising COVID-19 cases. Hybrid models, outdoor classes, masks rules, and funding for supplies mark the new normal as parents and teachers seek balance between health and normalcy.
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Utilities crisis tests small towns power bills in NC
Ashburn warns Red Springs and nearby towns face rising costs as delinquent utility payments surge from 25 percent to 35 percent amid Governor Cooper’s extended no-cutoffs order. Delinquencies threaten cash reserves, potential rate increases, and possible state intervention if finances falter.
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