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Local Hospitals See Increase In Pediatric Flu Cases

Local hospitals are still seeing a high number of children infected with respiratory illnesses. But the trends are starting to shift.

Doctors Warn The Holidays Can Trigger Stress, Anxiety & Depression

Studies show that alcohol use increases by 70% during the month of December compared to other times of the year. Doctors say if you are in recovery and slip up, there are resources available to help.

Celine Dion Cancels Shows Because Of Stiff Person Syndrome

Celine Dion has put a halt on all performing after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.

COVID's Lingering Impact Prompts Real ID Deadline Extension

The deadline for obtaining the Real ID needed to board a domestic flight has been pushed back again, with the Department of Homeland Security citing the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for the slower-than-expected rollout.

Flu Season Worsens As 44 States Report High Activity

North Carolina and South Carolina continued to have 'VERY HIGH' level of spread according to updated data from the Centers for Disease Control.

Atrium Health Completes Mega-Merger With Midwestern Hospital Group

Atrium Health finalized its mega-merger with a midwestern health care group, Advocate Aurora Health, to become the fifth largest health care provider in the country.

Health Officials Concerned About "Tridemic" & Holiday Travel

Local health officials are cautioning families to reconsider traveling home for the holidays if you or someone in your family is sick with flu, RSV or COVID-19.

Atrium Patients Learn They May Have Been Exposed To Dirty Equipment

These patients are now being advised to get tested for hepatitis and HIV. One of the patients reached out to WCCB, and asked to tell her story, as she nervously waits for her test results to come back.

Pediatricians Call For Federal Emergency Declaration For RSV & Flu

The American Academy of Pediatrics joined with the Children's Hospital Association in asking the government to increase its response to respiratory illness among children.

Local Covid Cases, Hospitalizations Rise; Deaths Decline

Area Hospitals Limit Children's Visitation to Avoid Spread of Respiratory Viruses

Several North Carolina hospitals are asking that children 12 and under not visit patients who are hospitalized due to the widespread prevalence of respiratory viruses such as RSV and Flu among young children.

CDC: Flu Cases Jump To VERY HIGH Level Across The Carolinas

In Charlotte, Atrium Health officials are seeing a lot of pediatric flu cases in the past two weeks.

Stanly County Reports First Flu Death Of The Season

North Carolina flu activity remains VERY HIGH in North Carolina according to the CDC

How Daylight Saving Time Change Can Negatively Change Your Mood

Saturday night, we will turn back the clock an hour. But doctors warn the change in time can negatively change your mental health.

North Carolina & South Carolina Report VERY HIGH Level Of Flu Activity

The CDC says there have been more than 1.5 Million illnesses and 730 deaths related to the flu so far this year.

Donating Pumpkins Could Help Local Farmers With Animal Food Costs During Winter Months

Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is weeks away. What to do with those pumpkins? Donate. Throwing pumpkins to the trash is bad for the environment. However, it can make for a great snack.

A Local Family Is Raising Money For Healthcare Workers After Their Loved One Died From Covid

First Pediatric Flu Death Reported in Eastern NC

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric death from flu for the 2022-2023 flu season.

CVS, Walgreens Announce Opioid Settlements Totaling $10B

Two of the largest U.S pharmacy chains have agreed in principle to pay a total of about $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of powerful prescription opioids. In addition to the deals with CVS Health and Walgreens, a lawyer for local governments said Wednesday that settlement talks continue with Walmart.