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North Carolina reports 3 fatalities from infections linked to Vibrio bacteria in warm seawater

July 31, 2023

North Carolina reports 3 fatalities from infections linked to Vibrio bacteria in warm seawater

North Carolina health officials confirmed three recent deaths were caused by infections from Vibrio bacteria, which are naturally found in warm seawater and brackish water.

NC police say 6 migrant workers hit by SUV outside Walmart in 'intentional assault,' unknown suspect at large

July 31, 2023

NC police say 6 migrant workers hit by SUV outside Walmart in 'intentional assault,' unknown suspect at large

Lincolnton, North Carolina, police say six migrants were struck and injured by an SUV outside a Walmart during an "intentional assault with a vehicle."

Dog abandoned at the front door of animal care center is up for adoption: Meet Laa-Laa

July 29, 2023

Dog abandoned at the front door of animal care center is up for adoption: Meet Laa-Laa

A one-year-old dog in North Carolina was abandoned at the front door of an animal control center in Charlotte. She's up for adoption and needs a caring, loving home.

Second structural issue discovered on Carowinds roller coaster after massive crack forces ride to shut down

July 28, 2023

Second structural issue discovered on Carowinds roller coaster after massive crack forces ride to shut down

A North Carolina roller coaster at Carowinds has a second structural issue which was discovered recently, according to the North Carolina Department of Labor.

Allisha Watts: North Carolina police searching for woman whose car was found 2 days after she went missing

July 27, 2023

Allisha Watts: North Carolina police searching for woman whose car was found 2 days after she went missing

A search remains ongoing for a woman whose car was found 60 miles from her home two days after she was last seen leaving a residence in North Carolina.

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson endorses Rep. Jon Hardister to succeed him

July 27, 2023

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson endorses Rep. Jon Hardister to succeed him

Josh Dobson, the current North Carolina labor commissioner, endorsed his former colleague Rep. Jon Hardister to succeed him. They served together in the state House for several years.

North Carolina looks to extend Medicaid expansion to thousands of low-income adults starting Oct. 1

July 27, 2023

North Carolina looks to extend Medicaid expansion to thousands of low-income adults starting Oct. 1

North Carolina lawmakers are looking to extend Medicaid coverage to thousands of low-income adults by Oct. 1. Negotiations regarding the implementation of the expansion are ongoing.

North Carolina tourist town weighing options to crack down on growing panhandling as tourism dips

July 27, 2023

North Carolina tourist town weighing options to crack down on growing panhandling as tourism dips

City leaders in Asheville, North Carolina, are weighing options to crack down on the growing rate of panhandling in the mountain town that relies heavily on tourist dollars.

Airboat capsizes off coast of Outer Banks, 11 rescued

July 27, 2023

Airboat capsizes off coast of Outer Banks, 11 rescued

An airboat capsized off the Outer Banks on July 26, 2023. The Coast Guard helped rescue 11 people following the accident. One person may have suffered a chest and head injury.

North Carolina woman warns of vaping dangers after teen stepson's sudden death: 'We had no clue'

July 27, 2023

North Carolina woman warns of vaping dangers after teen stepson's sudden death: 'We had no clue'

Solomon Wynn died suddenly at age 15 after he developed a rare lung condition from vaping, according to his stepmother. His lungs and heart filled with fluid.