News and Weather Briefing for Thursday, December 31, 2020

OUTLOOK Moisture increasing ahead of an approaching cold front will result in steadily increasing rain chances through Friday. Brief drying and very warm conditions are expected behind the departing front on Saturday, but with coastal low pressure along the stalling front likely bringing another round of rain Saturday night. Drier high pressure will return for the early and middle part of next week. News Highlights !-- • ...

Three more COVID-19 Deaths in Macon County; Outbreak at Eckerd Living Center

Here are a pair of press releases from Macon Public Health. Three more Maconians have died due to COVID-19 and one staff member and five residents at the Eckerd Living Center have tested positive for COVID-19.This brings the known death toll to 12 in Macon County. The press releases are posted below. Macon County Public Health Identifies COVID-19 Outbreak Macon County Public Health has identified a COVID-19 outbreak at Eckerd Living...

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NC Coronavirus Taskforce Briefing for 12-30-2020

The Coronavirus Taskforce Briefing took place today shortly after 2pm. During the briefing, Mandy Cohen, the NCDHHS Secretary outline the COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for the state. The video and the outline are posted below.  ........................... Covid-19 Vaccinations: Your best shot at stopping COVID-19You have a spot, take your shot. A tested, safe and effective vaccine will be available to all who want it, but supplies will...

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News and Weather Briefing for Wednesday, December 30, 2020

OUTLOOK Moisture increasing ahead of a front will result in steadily increasing rain chances through the end of the week. Brief drying is expected behind the departing front on Saturday, but with coastal low pressure along the stalling front making the forecast more uncertain during the latter half of the weekend. News Highlights • Longtime and Beloved Fire Chief Passes Away From COVID-19 [LINK] • County Building Evacuated...