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Mecklenburg County Overwhelmed By Calls For Vaccine Appointments
The county reported a high volume of calls Thursday morning as it released a new batch of vaccine appointments.

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The county reported a high volume of calls Thursday morning as it released a new batch of vaccine appointments.

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