Union Co. Insists Water is Safe, Residents Still Suspicious
No matter what the county is saying, and test results are showing, people tell WCCB they are still worried the water could be making their hair fall out.
Instagram Expands Hiding βLikesβ To Make You Happier
Instagram is expanding a test to hide how many βlikesβ peopleβs posts receive as it tries to combat criticism that such counts hurt mental health and make people feel bad when comparing themselves to others.
'No Swim' Advisory For Part Of Lake Cornelius Lifted
A NO SWIMMING advisory was issued today for a single cove on Lake Cornelius located between Davidson Street in Cornelius and Catawba Avenue in Davidson.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Keeping Young Athletes Healthy
Dr. Christian Turner, a pediatric sports medicine physician at Novant Health, is here to discuss how keep your young athletes healthy.Β
Local Residents Worry Water is Making Their Hair Fall Out
These people, both young and old, say clumps of their hair have been falling out, all in the same time period. Half a dozen Union County residents have spoken with WCCB about their worries, and what they want to see happen next.
Flower Child Restaurant To Open In SouthEnd This Summer
Flower Child, the healthy, fast-casual eatery from Fox Restaurant Concepts, will open its first North Carolina location in Charlotteβs SouthEnd neighborhood later this summer.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation Receives Grant To Support Vision To Learn
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation has received a $200,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to support Vision To Learn, a national nonprofit organization that operates mobile vision clinics to provide free screenings, eye exams and glasses to economically disadvantaged students.
46 People Checked Out After Fumes Fill South Charlotte Business
Emergency crews assisted 46 people Thursday after roofing tar caused fumes to fill a south Charlotte business, according to officials.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Going Vegan
Dr. Harriet Davis, a Novant Health family practitioner who happens to be a vegan herself, is here to discuss a vegan diet and how it can help you.
Matthews Police Issue Warning After Kitten Tests Positive For Rabies
Matthews Police have issued a warning to residents after a 6-month-old kitten reportedly bit two people, and then tested positive for rabies.
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Gaston County, 2nd Confirmed Case Of 2019
Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement officials say a second case of rabies has been confirmed in the county for 2019.
North Carolina Proposes Smokable Hemp Ban As Demand Grows
North Carolina is the latest state considering a ban on smokable hemp, a product thatβs exploding along with the health craze surrounding a compound in the plant known as CBD.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Nurse Practitioners vs. Medical Doctors
As the demand for healthcare continues to outpace the number of doctors, nurse practitioners are stepping in to fill the void.
People in Charlotte Canceling Trips to the Dominican Republic
Singer Rick Springfield has canceled his November concert in the Dominican Republic. He is not alone in his decision to skip it. We've learned plenty of people in Charlotte are also canceling their trips, until there are answers about what's happening there.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Keeping Men Healthy
June is Menβs Health Month, a time when itβs important to motivate and educate men about the importance of their health.
San Giuseppe Salami Co. Recalls Frozen Sausage Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
San Giuseppe Salami Co. by Giacomo, an Elon, N.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE), frozen andouille sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agricultureβs Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Frozen Blackberries Recalled Due To Risk Of Norovirus
Alma Pak of Alma, Georgia has issued a recall for several products containing frozen blackberries due to a possible risk of Norovirus contamination.
Back-To-School Immunizations Available All Summer And At Seven Saturday Clinics
Summer might just be getting started, but that means you only have a couple of months to get your kids the immunizations they need to head back to school in August.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Heat Related Illnesses
Dr. Christopher Felton, a family medicine specialist from Novant Health is here to tell us more about heat-related illnesses and what you can do to avoid them.
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Presents $10,000 Check To Isabella Santos Foundation
From May 20 through May 26, 2019, locally owned Brixx Wood Fired Pizza pledged to donate 100% of kidβs meal sales to the Isabella Santos Foundation.
Stinky Water That Tastes Bad Too, Plagues NC Town
Locals in one town say they are tired of buying bottled water to drink and cook with. Even though town leaders have explained what's behind the water woes, people tell WCCB: they have a different idea.
US Preschoolers Less Pudgy In Latest Sign Of Falling Obesity
Preschoolers on government food aid have grown a little less pudgy, a U.S. study found, offering fresh evidence that previous signs of declining obesity rates werenβt a fluke.
Swim Advisories Activated In CLT Metro Lakes, Rivers & Creeks
Flooding problems persist through the weekend, causing major water pollution concerns in every lake, river and creek in the Charlotte Metro.
Raccoon Captured In Mint Hill Neighborhood Tests Positive For Rabies
CMPD Animal Care & Control says a rabies alert will be issued around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday for residents in the Shady Oaks Court neighborhood.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Urgent Care Or Emergency Room?
Should you go to the Urgent Care or to the Emergency Room? It's a question that a lot of people don't know how to answer when the time comes.
