Whooping cough confirmed in Stanly County
Whooping cough has been confirmed in Stanly County. The county health department is urging awareness about the recent cases.
2 skunks test positive for rabies in Shelby
Officials say they were found on Five Points Road in Shelby
Local CEO & founder of nonprofit honors National Kidney Month and Autoimmune Disease Month
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - In honor of National Kidney and Autoimmune Disease month, Myrah Lykes, CEO & founder of Steps 2 Destiny is hosting a symposium next weekend. It's happening at the Hilton Garden Inn…
'Get Your Rear in Gear' for the Colon Cancer Coalition
The Get Your Rear in Gear Charlotte 5K returns March 21 at First Ward Park, bringing the community together to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, support patients in treatment and provide cancer screenings for those with limited or no health insurance.Β Β
What the Tech: Sleep Smarter With These Apps
If you struggle to fall asleep at night or wake up in the morning, you're not alone. In an all new 'What the Tech?', consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker takes a look at two popular apps designed to improve your sleep routine.Β
SC Republican lawmakers kill bill that would block unvaccinated students from school
The proposal would have prevented unvaccinated students from enrolling in k-through-12 schools and colleges, but Republican state senators Thursday blocked it.
Beyond the Lunch Line at Bruns Avenue Elementary
For generations of students at Bruns Avenue Elementary, Teresa McGowan is more than a cafeteria manager -- she's a constant.Β
National School Breakfast Week
CMS dietitian talks about the importance of eating breakfast
Wellness Wednesday: Blue detox juice
Viral juicer Harold Lefall makes a juice that is good for your digestive health
The Connection Paradox: The price we're paying for technology
As technology and artificial intelligence reshape daily life, experts are examining the impact on human connection and mental health. Nearly half of U.S. adults report feeling lonely, and research links chronic loneliness to serious health risks.Β
17 new measles cases reported in SC, bringing total to 950
South Carolina health officials reported 17 new measles cases on Friday, bringing the outbreak total to 950.
Health officials: Person infected with measles makes multiple stops in Charlotte
Another measles exposure in Mecklenburg County. This time, officials say the infected person visited two Goodwill locations, a Chipotle, and CMC Main.
DPH addressing measles outbreak in Upstate South Carolina
DPH its Mobile Health Unit around the area and will offer measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations to the public at no cost
Measles case now reported in Lancaster Co., SC
Measles cases continue to move south as the outbreak in upstate South Carolina continues. On Tuesday, state health officials announced a new case in Lancaster County.
13 new measles cases reported in SC, 1 in Lancaster County
South Carolina health officials reported 13 new measles cases since Friday, one of which was confirmed in Lancaster County.
Potential measles exposures in Mecklenburg and Union County
Health officials tell us the latest exposures came at two businesses in southeast Charlotte and one in Union County.
What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?
Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is becoming more common, but doctors say treatments are improving.
Video captures person getting a tattoo inside of Gastonia Wendy's
Shelby Mcswain took the video. She tells WCCB she and her parents drove by the fast food restaurant, couldn't believe what they were seeing, so they turned back around for a second look.
Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
The Trump administration has launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate.
South Carolina reports 58 new measles cases, bringing total to 847
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported 58 new cases of measlesβ―since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 847.
DHS says immigrants should self-deport to avoid long wait times for appointments
A spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security said immigrants who are sleeping outside the Charlotte DHS office because of long wait times for check-in appointments should self-deport to avoid situations like this.
South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas' 2025 total, with little sign of slowing
Last year was the nationβs worst year for measles spread since 1991, according to the CDC. The U.S. confirmed 2,255 cases and nearly 50 different outbreaks. Three people died, all of them unvaccinated, including two children in Texas.
170 people exposed to measles in Union County
Health officials say more than 170 people are now under quarantine orders after a measles exposure in Union County.
2 measles cases confirmed in Mecklenburg County
Two cases of measles have been confirmed in Mecklenburg County.
Midwinter Mental Health Reset
Dr. Jonathan Leake shared tips with WCCB Rising's Chris Gilmore and Taylor Miller about overcoming the midwinter mental health slump.Β
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