COVID-19 & Health News

Catawba County Confirms Their 11th Case Of Rabies For 2018

On Tuesday, Catawba County Animal Services confirmed the county's eleventh case of rabies so far this year.

Catawba County Officials Confirm 10th Case Of Rabies For 2018

Catawba County Animal Services has confirmed the tenth case of rabies in the county this year.

Arizona Company Recalls More Than 6.5 Million Pounds Of Beef

An Arizona company has recalled more than 6.5 million pounds (2.9 kilograms) of beef that could be contaminated with salmonella.

Water Boil Advisory Still In Effect For Parts Of Fort Mill, SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and The Town of Fort Mill has issued a Boil Water Advisory to the customers of the Town of Fort Mill’s drinking water system.

Good School News: Emerald School Of Excellence Supports Teens Struggling With Drug Addiction

Rising's Tonya Rivens has some good news about our youth.

NC Based Johnston County Hams Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Due To Listeria Concerns

Nearly 90,000 pounds of Johnston County Hams product is being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspections Service.

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Opens To Provide Comprehensive Care For Mint Hill Community

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center opens its doors today as a full-service 46-bed community hospital ready to serve patients in Mint Hill and surrounding communities.

Novant House Call: Keeping Young Athletes In The Game And Out Of The Doctor's Office

Novant Health stops by to talk about common sports injuries, and how to stay on the field and out of the doctor's office.

McDonald's Says Most Burgers Now Preservative-Free

Following years of reformulating at McDonald's, most of the burgers it serves in the U.S. are now preservative-free.

Colorado Meatpacker Recalls Ground Beef After E. Coli Death

A Colorado meatpacker is recalling more than 132,000 pounds (60,000 kilograms) of ground beef after a suspected E. coli outbreak killed one person and sickened 17, officials said.

Mold In Buildings Flooded By Hurricane Florence Presents Health Risks; Health Officials Encourage Precautions

As North Carolinians begin to clean up debris and building interiors that may have been exposed to flooding or standing water caused by Hurricane Florence, state health officials are cautioning them to be mindful of the hazards associated with mold and other contaminants that may be present inside homes and other buildings.

Colorado Meat Packer Recalls Ground Beef After E. Coli Death

A Colorado meat packer is recalling more than 132,000 pounds (60,000 kilograms) of ground beef after an E. coli outbreak killed one person and sickened 17.

American Red Cross: Blood Donors Needed After Hurricane Florence

As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, blood and platelet donors are urged to give when it’s safe to travel to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country.

Coca-Cannabis? Coke Analyzing Cannabis In Wellness Drinks

The Coca-Cola Company said Monday it is “closely watching” the expanding use of a cannabis element in drinks, another sign cannabis and cannabis-infused products are getting more acceptance in mainstream culture and a harder look from long-established pillars of American business.