NCDHHS to lose more than 80 jobs, $100M after Trump administration cuts COVID funds
In what NC officials describe as “abrupt and immediate,” the Trump administration announced it would take back $11.4 billion ...
North and South Carolina Wildfires Fueled by Drought, Wind, and Fallen Trees From Hurricane Helene
The weather over the next few days remains concerning,” the forestry commission said, amid ongoing evacuation orders.
Bird flu suspected cause of death for nearly 300 dead birds in North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Nearly 300 dead birds have been found near Cape Hatteras on the Outer Banks, and wildlife experts believe the bird flu could ...
WUNC20d
North Carolina’s flu deaths surpasses 360, the highest it's been in 7 years.
State health officials said North Carolina is seeing its highest number of flu deaths this season compared to recent years. So far, a total of 362 people have died due to the illness including two ...
At least 11 homes destroyed in North Carolina wildfires, officials say
Three stubborn North Carolina wildfires burning for nearly a week in the same county continue to give firefighters a tough ...
Raleigh News & Observer28d
Bird flu is in NC. Are you at risk of catching it? What to know about causes & symptoms
An ongoing bird flu outbreak has now reached North Carolina, after a dead bird was found contaminated with the virus in the Triangle. A great horned owl found dead in Cary earlier this month ...
The Bird Flu Virus Is Mutating Fast – And Scientists Say Our Vaccines May Not Be Enough
H5N1 influenza is evolving rapidly, weakening the effectiveness of existing antibodies and increasing its potential threat to ...
WITN21d
North Carolina tops 350 flu deaths this season, surpassing last year’s total
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Flu-related deaths in North Carolina have topped 350, beating last flu season’s total. This season, there have been 362 flu-related deaths, according to the North Carolina ...
WS Chronicle9d
Flu cases surge in W-S: Choosing the right care can make all the difference
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, flu-related hospitalizations and emergency room ...
WFAE20d
North Carolina’s flu deaths surpass 360, the highest it's been in seven years
State health officials said North Carolina is seeing its highest number of flu deaths this season compared to recent years. So far, a total of 362 people have died due to the illness including two ...