President Trump's push for $2,000 stimulus checks for Americans is all but dead after Senate Republicans rejected a vote on the House approval. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refused to budge, saying the money would go to too many Americans who don't need it. Despite arguments from several high-ranking Senators, the issue is pretty much done as Americans begin to collect the $600 stimulus payments approved by Congress last week.
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2020, Rachel Lundberg looks at some of the unique New Year's celebrations in the Carolinas, like the Giant Flea (yep, it's real) and of course Mt. Olive's iconic pickle.
Speaking of New Year's, how do you plan to celebrate? Health leaders across the region are hoping you'll do so at home, and not at a party. With COVID-19 cases still rising in the Carolinas, curfews are in place to stop the sale of alcohol and to shut down bars and restaurants early. Billie Jean Shaw has the latest on what measures are in place to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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