Report finds hospitals flout price transparency rules
Researchers reveal some hospitals are not fully complying with federal price transparency rules, impacting patients' ability to compare costs. CHARLOTTE,...
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South Carolina hurricane evacuation exercise scheduled for Wednesday, June 4
Annual simulation of lane reversals in the coastal areas of South Carolina should not affect normal flow of traffic from...
Sahara dust cloud blankets Caribbean, en route to US
The plume is expected to hit Florida, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi late this week and into the weekend. SAN JUAN,...
2025 Atlantic hurricane season could mirror 2017 destruction
Meteorologists warn that the 2025 hurricane season could resemble the destructive 2017 season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the 2025 Atlantic...
Brief tornado hits York County, SC
Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich received a video of the tornado from a WCNC Charlotte viewer. ROCK HILL, S.C. — A...
NC homeowners hit with 7.5% insurance rate hike
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — When Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters finally receded last September, Alex Webber thought the worst was over. The co‑owner of...
How food dye bans could impact your next shopping trip
The FDA plans to phase out artificial food dyes, including Red Dye No. 3 WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Skittles announced...
Charlotte opens ‘The Pearl’ medical innovation district
The new 'medical innovation' hub from Atrium and Wake Forest will combine education, research and technology to boost economic growth...
CVS in Uptown Charlotte closes June 24
The CVS Pharmacy at 610 S. Caldwell St. in Charlotte is closing permanently on June 24. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A...
Canadian wildfire smoke pushes into US, impacting air quality
Smoke was worsening air quality and reducing visibility in Canada and into some U.S. states along the border. FLIN FLON,...