National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Scheduled For Saturday, October 27th
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will conduct a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. local time in each state.
Six Kids Dead, 12 Sick In Viral Outbreak At New Jersey Rehab Center
A severe viral outbreak at a rehabilitation center in New Jersey has left six children dead and 12 others sick.
UPDATE: County Won't Pay Fine For Exposing Patient Info
Mecklenburg County will not be fined after exposing health department patient information.
Several Ready-To-Eat Products At Harris Teeter, Trader Joe's Recalled Due To Salmonella & Listeria Concerns
Several ready-to-eat meat and poultry products found in Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's stores nationwide are being recalled due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination.
Huntersville Toddler Diagnosed With Acute Flaccid Myelitis
It's a rare polio-like illness with no treatment or vaccine.
Carolina Insight: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services Cleans Up Runoff
Over one million people in our area get their water from the Catawba River, which is kept flowing in large part by storm water runoff.
Jubilant Customers Light Up As Pot Sales Begin Canada
Jubilant customers stood in long lines for hours then lit up and celebrated on sidewalks Wednesday as Canada became the world’s largest legal marijuana marketplace.
Polio-Like Disease Affecting Children Spreads Across the Country, with Confirmed Cases in Carolinas
MEDICAL MYSTERY: A rare polio-like disease affecting children is spreading across the country. There are 62 confirmed cases so far of Acute Flaccid Myelitis in 22 states, including North and South Carolina.
Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Found Among Kids In 22 States
U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern.
Officials Say A Child Is First To Die In Florida Flu Season
Florida health officials say a child is the first to die during this year's flu season.
AP Exclusive: Tests Show Toxin In Chain Stores’ Jewelry
Jewelry with the toxic metal cadmium is showing up on the shelves of national retailers including Ross, Nordstrom Rack and Papaya, according to newly released test results.
Catawba County Confirms Their 11th Case Of Rabies For 2018
On Tuesday, Catawba County Animal Services confirmed the county's eleventh case of rabies so far this year.
Catawba County Officials Confirm 10th Case Of Rabies For 2018
Catawba County Animal Services has confirmed the tenth case of rabies in the county this year.
Arizona Company Recalls More Than 6.5 Million Pounds Of Beef
An Arizona company has recalled more than 6.5 million pounds (2.9 kilograms) of beef that could be contaminated with salmonella.
Water Boil Advisory Still In Effect For Parts Of Fort Mill, SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and The Town of Fort Mill has issued a Boil Water Advisory to the customers of the Town of Fort Mill’s drinking water system.
Good School News: Emerald School Of Excellence Supports Teens Struggling With Drug Addiction
Rising's Tonya Rivens has some good news about our youth.
NC Based Johnston County Hams Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Due To Listeria Concerns
Nearly 90,000 pounds of Johnston County Hams product is being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspections Service.
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Opens To Provide Comprehensive Care For Mint Hill Community
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center opens its doors today as a full-service 46-bed community hospital ready to serve patients in Mint Hill and surrounding communities.
Novant House Call: Keeping Young Athletes In The Game And Out Of The Doctor's Office
Novant Health stops by to talk about common sports injuries, and how to stay on the field and out of the doctor's office.
McDonald's Says Most Burgers Now Preservative-Free
Following years of reformulating at McDonald's, most of the burgers it serves in the U.S. are now preservative-free.
Colorado Meatpacker Recalls Ground Beef After E. Coli Death
A Colorado meatpacker is recalling more than 132,000 pounds (60,000 kilograms) of ground beef after a suspected E. coli outbreak killed one person and sickened 17, officials said.
Mold In Buildings Flooded By Hurricane Florence Presents Health Risks; Health Officials Encourage Precautions
As North Carolinians begin to clean up debris and building interiors that may have been exposed to flooding or standing water caused by Hurricane Florence, state health officials are cautioning them to be mindful of the hazards associated with mold and other contaminants that may be present inside homes and other buildings.
Colorado Meat Packer Recalls Ground Beef After E. Coli Death
A Colorado meat packer is recalling more than 132,000 pounds (60,000 kilograms) of ground beef after an E. coli outbreak killed one person and sickened 17.
American Red Cross: Blood Donors Needed After Hurricane Florence
As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, blood and platelet donors are urged to give when it’s safe to travel to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country.
Coca-Cannabis? Coke Analyzing Cannabis In Wellness Drinks
The Coca-Cola Company said Monday it is “closely watching” the expanding use of a cannabis element in drinks, another sign cannabis and cannabis-infused products are getting more acceptance in mainstream culture and a harder look from long-established pillars of American business.
