Wake County

North Carolina reported 149 new cyclosporiasis cases since July 28, caused by the Cyclospora parasite linked to contaminated food or water. Cases have more than doubled in the past two years but recently declined, with 33 hospitalizations this year and two deaths in Michigan linked to the illness.

The article criticizes North Carolina's Republican-led policies as being driven by fear, citing recent proposals like Rep. Erin Paré's legislation targeting transgender teachers' clothing. It links these policies to broader fears of change, science, and diversity, referencing past issues like HB2.

A 19-year-old man in North Carolina was charged with assaulting his girlfriend using a machete and gasoline, causing injuries and property damage. He was arrested and denied bond during a court appearance.

An $18.2 million medical malpractice verdict was awarded in Wake County, North Carolina, for a birth injury case involving a doctor at WakeMed. The jury found the doctor negligent, resulting in permanent injury to a baby during delivery.

The article highlights that over one-third of North Carolina high school students report feeling persistently sad or hopeless, with 94 of 100 counties facing mental health professional shortages. It argues the biggest barrier to teen mental health is not treatment access but ensuring early identification and connection to care through collaboration between schools, families, and providers.

A man wanted for murder in New Jersey was arrested in Wake County, North Carolina, as shown by court records. The arrest occurred on Monday.

Health officials are monitoring a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan and North Carolina, with nearly 700 cases reported in Michigan and 69 in North Carolina since June. The parasitic infection causes severe gastroenteritis and dehydration, prompting warnings to wash produce and avoid drinking water while swimming.

Health officials are monitoring a cyclosporiasis outbreak in North Carolina and Michigan, with 69 cases reported in North Carolina since early June and nearly 700 in Michigan. The parasitic infection causes severe gastroenteritis, leading to dehydration, and experts advise washing produce and avoiding drinking water while swimming to prevent transmission.

A Cary woman lost thousands of dollars in a jury duty scam involving a crypto ATM. Authorities report such scams are increasingly targeting Wake County residents.

A Cary woman lost thousands of dollars in a jury duty scam involving a crypto ATM. Authorities report that this type of scam is increasingly targeting residents of Wake County.

Three Fort Bragg soldiers died, and a fourth was critically injured in a single-car crash on U.S. 1 near Apex, Wake County, reported around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Authorities confirmed the incident involved a military personnel fatality and critical injury.