112,000 gallons of wastewater spill into Charlotte’s Sugar Creek
About 112,000 gallons of wastewater reached the Sugar Creek, according to officials. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over 100,000 gallons of wastewater...
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RFK Jr. defends vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Kennedy's confirmation is in the hands of a few Senate Republicans, some of whom have expressed concerns about his views...
Free dental clinic hosted for students in Charlotte, N.C.
The purpose was to bring dental care to kids in a community who may not have access to it. CHARLOTTE,...
Bird flu in Buncombe County, N.C.
Health officials said it's not common for H5N1 to transfer to humans, but it is possible. ARDEN, N.C. — Health...
VERIFY | Warning for people who use smartphone-linked diabetes devices
There have been multiple reports of users missing or not hearing important medical alerts from their phones. CHARLOTTE, N.C. —...
Study shows Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs may reduce alcohol cravings
The government-funded study was small and experts say it's not yet clear how safe these drugs are for people who...
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary as Republicans fall in line behind Trump
Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy's views on vaccines. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as the only...
Davidson Co. man dies of flu complications, devastated mother mourns his loss
65-year-old Lane Wilkes of Welcome died of flu complications Tuesday. WELCOME, N.C. — Flu cases are surging across the country,...
North Carolina state board warns of people posing as dentists
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina's State Board of Dental Examiners is warning of a troubling trend: People posing as dentists...
Bird flu hits dairy industry, prompts strain on consumer prices
As bird flu hits headlines, there are growing concerns over who is at risk and how to stay safe. Let's...