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Mpox Found in North Carolina Sewage: What to Know
Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a rare disease. Part of the same family as the virus that causes smallpox, it is caused by a type of virus typically found in West and Central Africa. It is ...
'Super Scooper' aircraft plays key role in tackling WNC wildfires with water drops
Farrell told News 13 that the Super Scooper needs a water source at least one mile long. They fly in with two valves open on ...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools budget approved over teacher raise objections
As the district braces for federal cuts, school board members say the power to increase teacher salaries lies with the state.
High-ranking cartel member with North Carolina ties arrested, U.S. Attorney’s Office says
A high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel was arrested on Tuesday in Nogales, Arizona, after being indicted for allegedly ...
NCDOT to hold public meeting in Asheville on I-26 Connector plans
NCDOT is holding a meeting in Asheville, NC, to show updated project plans for the northern section of the I-26 bridge project on April 24.
Rep. Mark Pless proposes bills that would change control over NC ambulance services
A Western North Carolina representative has proposed two bills that would impact ambulance services across the state.
Where’s the money? Nearly seven months after Helene, NC towns wait on federal checks
Several local governments in Helene-battered towns in Western North Carolina are waiting on reimbursements from FEMA for much needed repairs.
North Carolina State University releases 2025 Hurricane Outlook
As we are about a month from the start of the 2025 hurricane season, more outlooks and predictions continue to be published. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane ...