Canada Wildfires Lead To Air Quality Alerts In U.S.
Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
NC Department Of Environmental Quality Issues Air Quality Alert Until 10:00PM
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone for several North Carolina counties.
Atrium Health Breaks Ground On Hospital That Will Provide Critical Care To North Mecklenburg County
Atrium Health broke ground Wednesday on its newest hospital, Atrium Health Lake Norman.
Join StarMed And Keith Clinic In a Memorial Day Celebration To Honor The Charlotte Community
Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed Healthcare will continue their annual Memorial Day tradition of giving back to the community by distributing over 800 cheeseburger meals on Monday, May 29.
S.C. Senate Votes To Renew Abortion Ban Around 6 Weeks Of Pregnancy
The South Carolina Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would ban most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy -- before most people know they are pregnant – and sent it to the governor who has promised to sign it.
Sun Safety With Dr. Scott Paviol
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and it is also one of the most preventable. Dermatologist Scott Paviol stopped by Rising to share ways you can protect yourself in the sun.
New Menopause Drug For Hot Flashes Gets FDA Approval
U.S. health regulators on Friday approved a new type of drug for women dealing with uncomfortable hot flashes caused by menopause
Healthy Headlines: Injury Tips For Student Athletes
Student athletes are rarely “off” from playing, practicing or conditioning – except if they are injured. Dr. Christian Turner, a pediatric sports medicine physician at Novant Health, offers some tips on how athletes can prevent sports-related injuries.
Another Bat Found At Ardrey Kell High School Following Bat Eviction
A dead bat was located at Ardrey Kell High School one day after officials allowed students back on campus following a two-day school closure for bat eviction.
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.
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