WSSU, N.C. A&T To Provide Free Textbooks To Undergraduates
Several Triad historically Black colleges and universities will be using federal funding to offer free textbooks to all undergraduate students in coming semesters.
COVID-19
Fútbol, Flags And Fun: Getting Creative To Reach Unvaccinated Latinos In Colorado
To close the vaccination gap among Latinos in Colorado, health workers are bringing the shot to neighborhoods and soccer games, and drawing on trusted networks of friends and family.
How We'll Know When The COVID-19 Crisis Is Over
Life might feel like it's getting back to normal. But we're not out of the woods yet. Here's what the end of the pandemic might look like.
The Delta Variant Isn't Just Hyper-Contagious. It Also Grows More Rapidly Inside You
New research from China suggests people infected with the delta variant have, on average, about 1,000 times more virus in their respiratory tracts than those infected with the original strain.
Delta Variant Brings New Urgency To NC Vaccinations
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up efforts to curb the rising numbers of COVID-19 patients in the state.
LA County Public Health Director Reports A Rise In Cases Among Black Residents
Dr. Barbara Ferrer, LA County's public health director, describes a recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among Black residents and also county efforts to improve vaccination rates.
The Tokyo Olympics Will Take Place Under A State Of Emergency And Without Spectators
Growing alarm about the Tokyo Games resulting in a surge of coronavirus cases has pushed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to announce a new round of emergency measures.
Forsyth County Offering Rides To Rental Assistance Program Offices
Transportation is now available for residents who wish to apply for financial assistance to pay overdue rent or utility bills.
Australia's Largest City Sydney Locks Down For A Third Week
The city's initial two-week lockdown has been extended, officials say, because only 9% of Australia's population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Delta Is Now The Dominant Coronavirus Variant In The U.S.
The CDC just released new estimates showing the highly contagious delta variant now accounts for 51.7% of cases in the U.S. In some parts of the country, the strain is responsible for 80% of cases.