Coronavirus coverage in North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2020

This is WRAL's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak for Dec. 18, 2020.

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  NC families struggle to keep lights on during Christmas
  North Carolina families are struggling to keep the lights on for Christmas during the pandemic. Families are holding out hope for another stimulus check to pay off bills.

  December 18, 2020 10:21 p.m. EST
• Radio host dies after struggling to find ICU bed
  With no ICU beds available, Memphis radio host dies after arriving at hospital 100 miles away.

  December 18, 2020 5:05 p.m. EST
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  Second outbreak reported at Cary retirement home
  A second coronavirus outbreak has been identified at a retirement home in Cary. Glenaire, a continuing care retirement community, confirmed a second outbreak on Friday afternoon. There was an outbreak at the facility back in June. An outbreak is defined by health officials as two or more residents or employees who have tested positive for the virus. In Wake County, more than 14 nursing homes have current outbreaks of the virus, according to the state health department.

  December 18, 2020 6:12 p.m. EST
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  Some prepared to travel, despite spike in virus cases
  Health officials are urging people not to travel over the Christmas holiday, citing a sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases in North Carolina.

  December 18, 2020 7:35 p.m. EST
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  Duke nurse gets vaccinated, calling it 'armor' against coronavirus
  Ashley Wheeler, an emergency department nurse at Duke Regional Hospital who has chronicled the daily fight against coronavirus during the pandemic through a series of videos, received her first vaccination on Friday, calling it "armor instead of just PPE."

  December 18, 2020 8:33 p.m. EST
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  UNC's new COVID dashboard breaks down impact of pandemic
  Penny Gordon-Larsen, associate dean for research at UNC-Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health, created a new online dashboard to provide information to a broad swath of people, from those who know little about coronavirus to scientists.

  December 18, 2020 8:42 p.m. EST
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  Sanford school implements a new phase of education
  As the academic year continues amidst COVID-19, Grace Christian School in Sanford has taken extra steps to make their operations as safe as possible, conducting in-person classes while also making virtual accommodations that mimic the live classroom environment.

  December 18, 2020 4:59 a.m. EST
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  CBC OPINION
  Editorial: N.C. Chief Justice Beasley leaves legacy to emulate
  Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 -- N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley's determined, concerned and compassionate administration of the state's justice system, since March of this year when the COVID-19 pandemic struck the state and nation, is a lofty legacy to which incoming Chief Justice Paul Newby should aspire.

  December 18, 2020 8:14 a.m. EST
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  Highway Patrol cadets among latest surge in virus cases in NC
  More than two-thirds of the newest State Highway Patrol troopers have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said Friday.

  December 19, 2020 11:59 a.m. EST
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  ICU bed capacity low in Triangle
  U.S. Health Department data shows some local hospitals ICU beds are

  December 19, 2020 8:31 p.m. EST
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  What Is 13-3? Why a Debate Over the Fed Is Holding Up Stimulus Talks
  As markets melted down in March, the Federal Reserve unveiled novel programs meant to keep credit flowing to states, medium-sized businesses and big companies -- and Congress handed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin $454 billion to back up the effort.

  December 19, 2020 2:27 p.m. EST
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  NC families hold out hope for stimulus check as Christmas approaches
  Families across North Carolina can't afford Christmas this year due to economic hardships brought on by the pandemic. More are facing eviction notices and struggling to keep the lights on in their home. With bills mounting, people are holding out hope that the federal government will pass some sort of coronavirus stimulus relief in time.

  December 22, 2020 7:18 p.m. EST
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  Coronavirus in North Carolina: Maps, charts and data
  View interactive coronavirus maps, graphics and county-by-county data on cases and deaths related to the COVID-19 outbreak in North Carolina. See whether the state is "flattening the curve."

  December 22, 2020 3:57 p.m. EST
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  Coronavirus cases: U.S. and world - curves, maps and data
  The Associated Press is tracking new reported coronavirus cases across the United States and globally, including showing curves by country. Click or hover on any state on the U.S. map to see the total number of reported cases and deaths. On the chart under the map, you can click to rank states based on the number of cases or deaths. Update times for the data are shown under the map and chart.

  April 20, 2020 1:51 p.m. EDT
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  List of resources to help seniors get groceries and prescriptions
  Many businesses and organizations are offering delivery and drive-through services to help seniors and those who are at-risk reduce contact and still find the essentials they need. Read on for a growing list of resources including free prescription delivery, free curbside grocery pick-up, grocery delivery options and food pantry assistance.

  March 26, 2020 7:05 p.m. EDT
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  Triangle restaurants offering catering, delivery and take-out
  A list of catering companies offering family meals, plus a list of local places offering take out or delivery.

  March 24, 2020 12:01 p.m. EDT
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  Resources to get through the coronavirus economic slowdown
  This list of resources for giving and getting help will continue to grow until the coronavirus crisis has passed.

  May 22, 2020 6:21 p.m. EDT
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  April 3, 2020 9:40 a.m. EDT