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Atrium Health Leaders Attend White House Event, Pledging To Reduce Carbon Emission

Atrium Health has further deepened its commitment to reducing carbon emissions by signing the Health Care Sector Pledge at a White House event on Thursday, June 30.

Novant Health Breaks Ground On New Breast Center In Charlotte

To improve access to the latest in specialty care for patients, Novant Health held a special groundbreaking ceremony on June 30 to expand its current breast health center, located in the medical tower adjacent to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

N.C. Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty For His Role In Defrauding Medicare Of Almost $15 Million

A 44-year-old North Carolina man has plead guilty to conspiracy for his role in a durable medical equipment scheme that defrauded Medicare of almost $15 million.

Shelby Runaway Teen Located

Police say the 17-year-old girl who was missing overnight has been found.

4th Of July Holiday Travel Kicks Off At Charlotte Airport

Travelers are reminded to arrive early and to expect long lines at the airport as the upcoming Fourth of July holiday is expected to be one of Charlotte's busiest weekends since the start of the pandemic.

Jackson Sworn In, Becomes 1st Black Woman On Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in to the Supreme Court, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court.

Remembering NASCAR Legend Bruton Smith

Friends, family, and fans will honor an icon in Charlotte sports this week. The funeral service for Bruton Smith is set for June 30th. Smith died at the age of 95.

U.S. Companies Covering Abortion Travel Costs For Employees

Several companies across the U.S. have announced that they will cover travel expenses for employees in need of abortion services in response to Roe V. Wade overturning.

Best Of Charlotte Bridal Show Coming To NoDa

"Planning my wedding was really easy and stress-free!"- said no one ever. No worries, Charlotte Bride Guide has got you this Sunday, July 24th as it brings the best of the best wedding vendors to Divine Barrel Brewing for the Best Of Charlotte Bridal Show.

Biden Backs Filibuster Exception To Protect Abortion Access

President Joe Biden says he would support an exception to the Senate filibuster to protect access to abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade.

Amazon, Rite Aid Cap Purchase Of Emergency Contraceptives

Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade.

What The Tech: Smishing Attacks

Twice in the last two weeks police broke up what are believed to be criminal gangs using a tactic called "Smishing", to steal millions of dollars from their victims. Smishing is not a new cyber scam but it is often successful due to how the crimes are carried out through text messages.