Medical Emergency Sends 8 Students & School Bus Driver To The Hospital
A bus driver and 8 students went to the hospital after a medical emergency on a Rowan-Salisbury school bus.
Appeals Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate For US Gov't Workers
A federal appeals court has blocked President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gallons Of Oil Spilled In Little Sugar Creek, Cleanup Is Underway
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services says utility workers were boring under Morehead St when an equipment failure caused about 150 gallons of hydraulic oil to spill. Between 20 to 30 gallons of oil went into Little Sugar Creek around Medical Center Dr.
Lawsuit Filed By Residents Against New Indy Paper Mill Claiming Chemicals Are Being Dumped In Catawba River
On Monday, the legal team representing residents filed a lawsuit saying harmful chemicals beneath the mill are being dumped in the Catawba river.
Study: COVID-19 Vaccine May Reduce Effects Of Botox
Botox is the one of the most common non-surgical procedures in the world. However, if you received a COVID vaccine, Botox may not have the same effect.
Atrium Health Possibly Targeted In Hack Of Hospital Systems
Error message appeared on Atrium Health's website for hours during nationwide hospital hack.
Record 16.3 Million Seek Health Coverage Through 'Obamacare'
North Carolina had the 4th highest enrollment compared to other states with more than 800,000 people enrolled.
COVID-19 Deaths Spike In South Carolina, Flu Cases Drop
Friday marks the 3rd anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States. Since then, the U.S. has reported more than 102 million cases. That's the most in the world.
1st Black Woman Serving In North Carolina Legislature Dies
Annie Brown Kennedy, an attorney who was the first Black woman to serve in the North Carolina General Assembly, has died at age 98, a family member said.
Lisa Marie Presley Dies At 54 After Hospitalization
Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis Presley — died Thursday after being hospitalized earlier that day, her mother said in a statement. The singer was 54.
Mold & No Hot Water Causes Livingstone Students To Move Out Of Freshman Dorm
Several students living in a freshman all-girls building on Livingstone College's campus have moved out because of poor living conditions.
Boone Town Hall Closes As COVID-19 Cases Surge
The outbreak comes amid a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 infections driven by a new subvariant XBB.1.5
DHEC Urges SC Residents to Follow Masking Recommendations Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Currently, all but two of South Carolina’s 46 counties (Aiken and Barnwell) are experiencing high or medium levels of COVID-19.
Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Diagnosed With Two Forms of Cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navaratilova has announced that she was diagnosed with throat and breast cancer.
Vatican Says Health Of Retired Pope Benedict XVI 'Worsening'
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 's health has worsened over the past hours due to advanced age and doctors are constantly monitoring his condition.
Health Officials Concerned Over Strep Cases Amid Antibiotic Shortage
A shortage of Amoxicillin is causing concern among health officials as strep cases rise.
New CDC Data Shows Flu Cases Declining But Remain High
he Centers for Disease Control continues to track a slow decline in flu cases across the United States. Flu activity remains high, but the number of infections and hospitalizations has gone down for the second week in a row.
Target Recalls Weighted Blanket After 2 Child Deaths In North Carolina
A 4-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl reportedly became entrapped in the cover of the weighted blanket and died due to asphyxia at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in April 2022.
CDC: Flu Cases Slightly Down In North Carolina For First Time In Weeks
North Carolina is seeing slight improvement when it comes to respiratory illnesses. For the first time in several weeks, the CDC map has lowered North Carolina from "VERY HIGH" to "HIGH LEVEL" of spread.
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.
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