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Drug-resistant Candida auris is spreading health care facilities in NC and other states, risking invasive…
A deadly plant might be growing near your NC home. How to get rid of it
This poisonous weed resembles parsley and Queen Anne’s lace. Find out where Poison Hemlock appears in NC, symptoms of poisoning and safe removal tips.
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Recalled jalapeños linked to salmonella outbreak sicken 3 in NC. What we know
A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico has sickened hundreds across 27 states, including North Carolina. Tips on staying safe.
2 people, $275,000. NC lawmakers decided this environmental program was too much
North Carolina state budget cut the Office of Environmental Education, ending the program and leaving hundreds of educators and partners unsure of the future.
Can an NC utility company turn off your power during extreme weather?
After three deaths in Rocky Mount, the article explains NC municipal and public utility disconnection policies and protections during extreme heat or cold.
Customer throws scalding coffee at store, putting woman in hospital, NC police say
Convenience store employee suffers burns to her chest and arms when angry customer douses her with scalding coffee at counter, North Carolina police say.
Jet attempting to land during thunderstorm ends up in field, NC officials say
Jet carrying 2 people left the runway and skidded across a field while it trying to land during thunderstorm, according to the Statesville Regional Airport.
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Thom Tillis has some advice for a struggling Michael Whatley | Opinion
Whatley is facing an uphill battle to victory in November’s midterms. | Opinion
NC prison outside Charlotte on lockdown following incident in recreation area
The Alexander Correctional Institution is on lockdown after an incident between 60 inmates and detention center officers.
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List of Charlotte, Raleigh HS football scrimmages set ahead of Aug. 21 kickoff
High school football begins Aug. 21, but teams will scrimmage over the next two weeks. Here’s an updated list of Charlotte- and Raleigh-area scrimmages.
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A deadly, ‘superbug’ fungus is spreading in NC — again. What’s Candida auris?
Drug-resistant Candida auris is spreading health care facilities in NC and other states, risking invasive infection in vulnerable patients, CDC says.