Feb. 19 We're tracking the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus and vaccines in North Carolina. Check back for updates. Case count tops 833,000 At least 833,423 people in North Carolina have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 10,766 have died since March, according to state health officials. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday reported 3,916 new .
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CONSERVATIVES LAUNCH AD BLITZ ABOUT OPENING SCHOOLS: The State Government Leadership Foundation (SGLF) and N2 America announced Thursday that their new six-figure “Let Kids Learn” ad campaign will “highlight the true cost of keeping schools closed.” The campaign will target Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia, where both groups say “union-controlled politicians” are refusing to reopen schools. The ad campaign is starting just as the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed legislation this week that requires North Carolina school districts but not charter schools to offer in-person learning. Senate Bill 37 would also require school districts to offer daily in-person classes to special-education students. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper criticized the bill on Wednesday, saying it falls short of following state Department of Health and Human Services guidance and in giving state and local leaders the abilit
âWe want to watch them playâ: N.C. parents petition for more than 100 people at outdoor high school athletic events
Mom starts petition to expand high school game capacities By Paige Pauroso | February 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM EST - Updated February 8 at 8:26 PM
WEDDINGTON, N.C. (WBTV) - Nearly 17,000 people have signed an online petition asking Gov. Roy Cooper to change the guidelines for mass gatherings at high school athletic events.
Per Executive Order 169, only 100 spectators are allowed at high school outdoor games.
But parents say for bigger teams, that barely allows for both parents to be at the game.
Siblings and grandparents wouldnât be allowed at all. Those parents are asking for the capacity limit to be increased so families can watch their children play while also keeping everyone safe.
Clemson Adds 18 In Early Signing Period on Wednesday Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks with his players during the walk of champions before their game against The Citadel Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Source: KEN RUINARD/Staff) By Clemson Athletics | December 16, 2020 at 7:15 PM EST - Updated December 16 at 7:15 PM
CLEMSON, S.C. Upon the opening of the early signing period on Wednesday, a total of 18 players signed National Letters of Intent to play football at Clemson. The early signing period will conclude on Friday, Dec. 18, prior to National Signing Day on Feb. 3, 2021.
Included below are notes on Clemson’s class as well as bios on the program’s signees.