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2 bitten by fox in Chapel Hill - WRAL

Health May 16, 2026

A fox bit two people in Orange County on Friday, according to the county's animal services. The county said the people were bitten in Chapel Hill around Erwin Road, close to Kirkwood Drive and McGreοΏ½...

2 rabies cases identified in Orange County from cat and raccoon - WRAL

Health April 10, 2026

Orange County Animal Services received two positive rabies tests, according to the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health.Β  The release stated that the first incident involving a raccoon h...

Backyard flock in Franklin County tests positive for bird flu - WRAL

Health January 7, 2026

The state reports a case of bird flu has been discovered in Franklin County. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services said a 'backyard flock' tested positive for High PatοΏ½...

Measles exposure found in NC - WRAL

Health January 4, 2026

A person carrying measles traveled through Gaston County while infectious, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Health officials ask anyone who was at ConstantinοΏ½...

Cape Fear Valley Health welcomes first baby of 2026 - WRAL

Business January 2, 2026

Analeia Rhoads Simpson is a milestone baby in Fayetteville. Analeia became the first baby of 2026 born at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Thursday morning at 4:17 a.m. The newborn weighed 6 pounοΏ½...

Measles case confirmed in Polk County linked to South Carolina outbreak - WRAL

Health January 2, 2026

An unvaccinated child tested positive for measles in Polk County, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday. NCDHHS said the child visited locations in Spartanburg οΏ½...

RDU will have one less parking lot for travelers after New Year's - WRAL

Business December 23, 2025

There will be one less parking lot for travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, starting in early 2026.Β  According to RDU, the ParkRDU Economy 4 lot near Interstate 540 and U.S. Highway 70...

Visitor restrictions begin at WakeMed for flu season - WRAL

Health December 19, 2025

Seasonal visitation restrictions at WakeMeds facilities will go into effect on Dec. 22 to try to limit the spread of illness during flu season. Starting on the 22nd, children younger than 12 will noοΏ½...

Wolfpack heading to College Cup final after 2-1 win over Saint Louis - WRAL

Sports December 14, 2025

The N.C. State men's soccer team is one win away from a national championship after the Wolfpack defeated Saint Louis University 2-1 Friday night at First Horizon Stadium in Cary. It is the first tiοΏ½...

Powerball jackpot at $820 million is 8th largest in game's history - WRAL

Business December 8, 2025

One lucky person could win the 8th largest Powerball jackpot in the history of the game Saturday.Β  The Powerball jackpot is up to $820 million annuity or $383.5 million in cash.Β  Two North Carolin...