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18+ hour, 24+ min ago (99+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - State health officials say flu activity and flu-related deaths are increasing in North Carolina. The Department of Health and Human Services says three new flu deaths were reported last week, bringing the number of deaths this season to nine. Of those, six were 65 years of age or older, and the other three were between 50 and 64. The state says flu activity is surging just as holiday travel and gatherings begin. They say it's not too late to get your flu vaccine. DHHS says last year, the state reported 542 flu deaths....

1+ day, 12+ min ago (284+ words) A Raleigh man whose life was saved is now seeking to help save others. Pete Proimos was born with cystic fibrosis, and doctors didn't think he'd live to graduate from college. Not only did he defy their expectations, but he is now helping thousands of others like him and inviting others to do the same. Cystic Fibrosis, also known as CF, is a disease that can clog the lungs and pancreas, making it hard to breathe or leading to malnutrition. Advancements in science have helped Proimos extend his life, but he said he knows how hard it can be for others living with CF. "People with cystic fibrosis don't really have a support network," Proimos said. "We were quietly told not to have a future. So, because of that, we didn't go to college, we didn't get a career. Time…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (51+ words) President Donald Trump outlines the violence plaguing Democrat-run North Carolina while addressing a crowd in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump outlines the violence plaguing Democrat-run North Carolina while addressing a crowd in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump outlines the violence plaguing Democrat-run North Carolina while addressing a crowd in Pennsylvania....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (249+ words) Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough said officers at North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem sought assistance shortly after 11 a.m. "We responded to an altercation between two students," Kimbrough said at a news conference, adding that "there was a loss of life." In an email to families and staff, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools superintendent Don Phipps said one student died and another was injured. Kimbrough said he wouldn't take questions at the news conference, citing the ongoing investigation. Sheriff's office spokesperson Krista Karcher said later that a stabbing had occurred and that the injured person was treated at a hospital and released. No information about potential charges was discussed at the news conference. Kimbrough said in a video posted later on social media that there was no threat to the community. "There are no suspects that we're looking for," he said. "We…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (899+ words) Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people. The ambulances frequently travel back and forth to Mission Hospital in Asheville, the largest and most central hospital in the region. Trips can take more than two hours, according to Mark Snelson, director of Madison Medics EMS, the local emergency medical service. "When we get busy and all three of them are gone, we have no ambulances in our county," he said. Snelson and others in Madison County aren't seeking more ambulances. They want a hospital closer than Mission. And the state agrees. In 2022, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officials said Madison and three other mountain counties needed 67 more acute care hospital beds. The state raised that to 93 beds in 2024, then to 222 by Oct. 15. But the…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago (74+ words) Light snow and wintry precipitation passed through parts of eastern North Carolina on Monday, December 8, the National Weather Service confirmed.Doorbell camera footage from Chuck Copeland shows snowflakes falling in Winterville. Credit: Chuck Copeland via Storyful Light snow and wintry precipitation passed through parts of eastern North Carolina on Monday, December 8, the National Weather Service confirmed. Doorbell camera footage from Chuck Copeland shows snowflakes falling in Winterville. Credit: Chuck Copeland via Storyful...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (420+ words) RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office has a new K9 team. Sheriff Frank Priddy and Chief Deputy Frankie Shelton introduced Corporal C. Schack and her partner Storm, a ... RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office has a new K9 team. Sheriff Frank Priddy and Chief Deputy Frankie Shelton introduced Corporal C. Schack and her partner Storm, a Labrador retriever certified in explosive detection. Cpl. Schack is the department's first female K9 officer. She and Storm completed intensive training at Guardians Farms, where Storm earned certification in explosive detection. In addition to K9 duties, Cpl. Schack will serve as the department's new D.A.R.E. officer, working with schools and community groups on youth prevention programs. Storm will assist the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office on explosive detection searches and support neighboring agencies when needed. Handlers and trainers say explosivedetection K9 teams are valuable for public safety…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (697+ words) everbowl, the superfood franchise known for fueling movement and powering active lifestyles with its energizing superfood bowls, is opening its newest location in Brier Creek. The grand opening will take place on Friday, December 12, inviting the community to experience the brand's customizable menu of superfood-fueled, build-your-own bowls. To celebrate its arrival, everbowl will host a special Friends and Family soft opening event on Thursday, December 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST. This pre-opening gathering will give guests an exclusive first look at the new location and a chance to experience the everbowl menu." Since its founding in 2016, everbowl has experienced remarkable growth. The brand's efficient franchise model allows new locations to launch quickly, while maintaining consistency and brand integrity across every store. everbowl's approach ensures a streamlined experience, from the energized atmosphere, customizable menu, and fast, friendly service. Hatch'd, a new Canadian breakfast…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (137+ words) A light dusting of snow was seen in western North Carolina, as the state was set to see temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, December 8The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory, warning of up to two inches of snow. Temperatures were set to fall below the 20s overnight, leading to the risk of black ice on Tuesday morning. Credit: @CutlassMusic via Storyful A light dusting of snow was seen in western North Carolina, as the state was set to see temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, December 8 The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory, warning of up to two inches of snow. Temperatures were set to fall below the 20s overnight, leading to the risk of black ice on Tuesday morning. Credit: @CutlassMusic via Storyful...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago (503+ words) Tennessee Republican Matt Van Epps this week won a special U.S. House election for a conservative district that includes part of Nashville. The news, of course, was not that Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn, but that he only won by nine percentage points in a district that President Trump carried by 22 a year earlier. You can read about the race here and here. The Tennessee race, combined with last month's elections in Virginia and New Jersey, have strengthened the Democrats' belief they can take the House in 2026. (Democrats also did well in last month's North Carolina municipal races.) If Democrats can over-perform in Tennessee, can they flip a congressional seat in purpler North Carolina? Let's start with the state's new congressional map, approved this year. The GOP further gerrymandered the map to bolster their chances of winning 11 of 14 seats instead…...