North Carolina
Lower Production Output By Meat Plants Could Drive Up Prices At The Store
There are more than two-dozen COVID-19 outbreaks at North Carolina meat processing plants. That includes confirmed cases at the Tyson Foods plant in Wilkes County.
Wilkes Tyson Plant Closes Again, Struggles To Balance Operations and Worker Safety
The Tyson Foods Plant in Wilkes County is closing temporarily. This is the second time in a week the facility has shut its doors after an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.
How A Virtual Powwow Helped Heal A Spirit Broken During The Pandemic
Restaurants Continue To Struggle, Even With Federal Loans
Small businesses across North Carolina have applied for federal loans to help stay open during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wilkes County Plans More Testing After COVID-19 Outbreak At Tyson Plant
COVID-19 cases in Wilkes County have spiked dramatically within the past two weeks — over 130 reported as of Tuesday.
Forsyth County Taps Local Resources To Continue Contact Tracing
Forsyth County is continuing the practice known as contact tracing to limit the spread of COVID-19. This comes as the state no longer requires it because community spread is ramping up.
NC Health Care Workers Concerned Over Potential Equipment Shortages
Some health care workers in North Carolina are worried about not having enough personal protective equipment, also known as PPE - as more cases of coronavirus are confirmed in the state.
Families Worry As Coronavirus Lockdowns Continue In NC Nursing Homes
Nursing homes and long-term care centers across North Carolina are taking extra precautions to protect residents from the coronavirus.