Bar S to recall 372,000 pounds of hot dogs, corn dogs over Listeria fears
More than 372,000 pounds of hot dogs and corn dogs made earlier this month are being recalled over concerns of listeria contamination.
Drunk in Love: Couples Who Drink Together, Stay Together
Beerly beloved couples find happiness in "love potion."
Charlotte Residents Finding Ways To Stay Cool In Summer Heat
With 13 straight days of temperatures in the 90's people around Charlotte are trying to find ways to stay cool and safe from this Mid-Summer heat.
Men's Health Talks Meat Label Changes & Why You Should Care
The label on meat packaging has changed but did any of you notice?
Study: Thumb-Sucking and Nail-Biting Benefit Baby
Rising makes sense of the science surrounding the benefits of babies sucking their thumbs.
General Mills Recalls Betty Crocker Cake Mix
General Mills Inc. is recalling two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mix sold in the U.S. and one flavor sold in Canada because they use flour that was recalled earlier because it could contain E.coli.
Brain Eating Amoeba Forces County to Consider Regulating Whitewater Center
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Mecklenburg County Commissioners are questioning whether the Mecklenburg County Health Department should regulate the U.S. National Whitewater Center. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the Whitewater Center's filtration…
Employees, Visitors Want More Information on Brain Eating Amoeba
CHARLOTTE, NC -- It's been nearly two weeks since a brain eating amoeba killed 18-year-old Lauren Seitz, and no one from the U.S. National Whitewater Center has taken public questions about what happened.…
Residents With Contaminated Wells Oppose Coal Ash Deal
BELMONT, NC-- Belmont neighbors with contaminated well water calling on Governor Pat McCrory to veto a new Duke Energy coal ash deal. The proposed deal would leave most coal ash in place, delaying…
RECALL: Flour Recall Due to E. Coli Concerns
General Mills announced Friday that it is expanding its voluntary flour recall.
CDC: Whitewater Filter System Inadequate
CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Mecklenburg County Health Department is still working to find out what the U.S. National Whitewater Center can do to prevent another brain eating amoeba death. There are five more…
Amoebic Infection: What to Know
An Ohio teen who recently visited the U.S. National Whitewater Center has died from an Amoebic infection. Here is what to know about the infection:
Novant Health House Call: Skin Cancer and Brachytherapy
Dr. William Warlick Has the 411 on a New Treatment For Certain Types of Skin Cancers.
Sludge Mucked, Dumped at USNWC
A current employee contacted WCCB, asking us to find out if spreading the sludge out in the woods is ok. The employee spoke to WCCB on the condition that we disguised their voice.
Union Workers Picket In Opposition Of Privatizing The VA Health System
CHARLOTTE, NC-- Union workers who don't want to privatize health care for veterans picketed in Southwest Charlotte today. Members of the Salisbury Chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees gathered outside the…
Gov. Push for County to Regulate Whitewater Center
CHARLOTTE, NC-- The Governor is pushing for the U.S. National Whitewater Center to undergo county regulation like public swimming pools. It comes after an 18-year-old contracted a brain-eating amoeba and died last week.…
WATCH LIVE: Health Officials Give Update After Brain-Eating Amoeba Found at U.S. National Whitewater Center
Mecklenburg County Health officials will provide an update after naegleria fowleri amoeba was found at the U.S. National Whitewater Center on Friday.
Second Texas Man Contracts Flesh-Eating Bacteria
A Texas man fighting to keep his leg after contracting an apparent flesh-eating bacterial infection after a trip to the beach.
CDC Says Popular Flu Vaccine Not Effective
CHARLOTTE, NC-- Bad news for kids and needle phobes tonight. The popular, needle-free Flumist vaccine has not protected kids or adults against flu for the past 3 years. The CDC say it shouldn't…
Texas Woman Has British Accent After Surgery
A woman born and raised in Texas wakes up from lower jaw surgery with a British accent.
Gold'n Plump Recalls 27 Tons Of Chicken
Federal regulators say St. Cloud-based Gold'n Plump is recalling more than 27 tons of chicken after contaminants were detected.
Should Parents Block Kids From Playing Contact Sports?
WCCB NEWS RISING tackles the topic of kids and concussions.
The Arrangements Are Set For Fallen Firefighter Joshua Warren
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. - The procession and funeral arrangements are set for Lincoln County Firefighter Joshua Warren. Investigators said that Warren was exercising after just returning from working on medical emergency call when he collapsed on the East Lincoln Middle School track.
Local Blood Donations Increase After Orlando Shooting
People are lining up across the country to donate blood to help the victims in Orlando.
Hostess Recalls Snack Cakes, Doughnuts Over Peanut Residue
Hostess Brands has voluntarily recalled various snack cakes and doughnuts over concerns they may have come in contact with peanut residue not included in the ingredient list.
