13 new measles cases reported in SC, 1 in Lancaster County
South Carolina health officials reported 13 new measles cases since Friday, one of which was confirmed in Lancaster County.
Potential measles exposures in Mecklenburg and Union County
Health officials tell us the latest exposures came at two businesses in southeast Charlotte and one in Union County.
What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?
Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is becoming more common, but doctors say treatments are improving.
Video captures person getting a tattoo inside of Gastonia Wendy's
Shelby Mcswain took the video. She tells WCCB she and her parents drove by the fast food restaurant, couldn't believe what they were seeing, so they turned back around for a second look.
Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
The Trump administration has launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate.
South Carolina reports 58 new measles cases, bringing total to 847
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported 58 new cases of measlesβ―since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 847.
DHS says immigrants should self-deport to avoid long wait times for appointments
A spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security said immigrants who are sleeping outside the Charlotte DHS office because of long wait times for check-in appointments should self-deport to avoid situations like this.
South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas' 2025 total, with little sign of slowing
Last year was the nationβs worst year for measles spread since 1991, according to the CDC. The U.S. confirmed 2,255 cases and nearly 50 different outbreaks. Three people died, all of them unvaccinated, including two children in Texas.
170 people exposed to measles in Union County
Health officials say more than 170 people are now under quarantine orders after a measles exposure in Union County.
2 measles cases confirmed in Mecklenburg County
Two cases of measles have been confirmed in Mecklenburg County.
Midwinter Mental Health Reset
Dr. Jonathan Leake shared tips with WCCB Rising's Chris Gilmore and Taylor Miller about overcoming the midwinter mental health slump.Β
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters
Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. may soon follow Canada in losing the achievement of having eliminated it.
Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550
State health officials on Friday reported 124 new cases, bringing the stateβs total to 558.
2 measles cases confirmed in Cabarrus County
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed two positive cases of measles in Cabarrus County.
Measles detected in Mecklenburg County wastewater
The measles outbreak continues in South Carolina and now it's getting closer to home. Measles has been detected in wastewater in Mecklenburg County health officials announced Monday.
New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
βOur message is clear: Eat real food,β Kennedy told reporters at a White House briefing.
Measles exposure confirmed in Gaston County
Officials say there has been a measles exposure in Gaston County.
Measles outbreak in South Carolina surges to 185 total cases
Nine new cases were reported, bringing the total number of cases up to 185.
New: Measles case in NC linked to SC outbreak
The North Carolina Health Department says a child in Polk County is presumed to have had the measles. The case is linked to the ongoing outbreak in South Carolina.
Novant Health: Flu cases have doubled
This year's flu is getting worse. Novant Health has seen flu cases more than double in the last couple of weeks. The CDC says 7.5 million people have had the flu so far this year. More than 3,000 have died, including eight children.
Novant Health Mintview OB/GYN Clinic opens in Fort Mill
Novant Health's Mintview OB/GYN-Baxter Village is now accepting patients
144 cases connected to South Carolina measles outbreak
The measles outbreak in Upstate South Carolina keeps spreading.
Healthy Headlines: The Art of Remarkable Care Initiative
In this special edition of Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Kristen Howard, vice president of corporate affairs for Novant Health, about how Novant is aiming to increase opportunities for the community to engage with art as a wellbeing practice.
First pediatric flu-related death reported of 2025-26 season
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season.
The Edge: Angelina "bravely" shows her scars
During an interview with the outlet, Jolie said, "I'm always moved when I see other women share theirs."
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