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Harris Teeter Recalling 2 Products Due to Listeria Concerns

Harris Teeter is voluntarily recalling Harris Teeter Frozen Organic Corn and Harris Teeter Frozen Mixed Vegetables due to the potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria.

FDA Puts New Regulations on E-Cigs And Hookahs

CHARLOTTE, NC-- The Food and Drug Administration will now regulate all tobacco-related products, including e-cigarettes and hookah tobacco. That means no one under the age of 21 can buy e-cigarettes. Packages will also…

Help The ARC Save Lives By Donating For Trauma Awareness Month

May is Trauma Awareness Month and the American Red Cross is asking for eligible donors to get out and donate blood/platelets to help save the lives of those in need.

Glass Jars Of Nice! Fruit Products Being Recalled

8oz glass jars of fruit sold at Walgreen's nationwide have been recalled due to possible glass shards in the product.

Pennsylvania Governor Signs Marijuana Bill Into Law

Pennsylvania just became the 24th U.S. state to legalize medical marijuana. Governor Tom Wolf approved a measure allowing the sale and consumption of cannabis for treating specific diseases or symptoms.

Major Step in Fight to Find Cancer Cause

CMS has hired an environmental testing firm to find out if it's possible a local school is making people sick. The progress comes too late for some. But it could save others from disease, even death.

Woman Finds Tumor Thanks To Potato Chip

A Washington woman says after a chip poked her tonsil and she felt sick, she went to the doctor and was diagnosed with cancer.

Reser's Issues Recall Over Listeria Concerns

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. has recalled multiple versions of its refrigerated salads due to a Listeria risk in one of the ingredients.

Possible Norovirus Outbreak Closes A Union County Christian School

A Union County Christian School will be closed Friday after a possible norovirus outbreak.

Piper Glen Residents Voice Concerns to City Council Over Cell Towers in Their Neighborhood

The company Crown Castle says they have been working with the Piper Glen neighborhoods and officials since spring of last year.

Happy Homecoming for Badly Burned Toddler

When Emily Hinton was badly burned in a backyard fire pit accident, Charlotte Firefighters helped get her to the hospital. Today, they escorted her back home.

Looking For Calorie Labels On Menus? Not Until 2017

Wondering how many calories are in that hamburger? Chain restaurants still don't have to tell you, despite a 6-year-old law requiring calorie labels on menus.

Health Officials: Syphilis on the Rise in NC

Syphilis rates in North Carolina are highest since the year 2000, and state health officials are reminding citizens that regular screening is key to prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.

Teen Uses Braces Made From 3D Printer To Straighten Teeth

College student Amos Dudley 3D prints his own clear braces to straighten his smile.

Aspirin... The Miracle Drug?

It may sound corny, but Aspirin may actually be a true miracle drug.

Talking Carbs With Men's Health

We are talking about all the reasons you should stop worrying about carbs today in Men's Health.

Purina Issues Recall Of 10oz Tubs Of Wet Dog Food

Purina has issued a voluntary recall of their 10 ounce tubs of wet dog food.

Fight For Air Climb

Check out these photos from the Fight For Air Climb Saturday, March 12th

Nestlé USA Issues Recall Of Certain Digiorno, Lean Cuisine, & Stouffer's Products

Nearly three million boxes of frozen DiGiorno pizzas, Stouffer's lasagnas and Lean Cuisine meals are being recalled after customers said they found pieces of glass in their food.

Kraft Changed Its Mac & Cheese Recipe

Kraft Heinz removed artificial preservatives, flavors and dyes from its mac & cheese recipe late last year. In December, Kraft replaced older ingredients in its famous mac & cheese with the newer, less artificial ones.

CMS to Allow Environmental Tests at School

The testing at Hopewell High School will be paid for out of the safety budget in the district's building services area.

Health Officials Try And Track Down Zika Mosquitos

The State Department of Health and Human services is hiring two scientists to figure out where two types of mosquitoes capable of transmitting the Zika virus live in North Carolina. Health officials say…

More Smoking Regulations for Mecklenburg Co.?

There are more than 127,000 smokers in Mecklenburg County. The county director of health says that's too many, and he's proposing some drastic measures to help break the habit.