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abc11.com > post > measles-exposure-reported-gaston-county-nc-department-health-human-services-says > 18347587

Measles exposure reported in Gaston County, NC DHHS says

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (365+ words) GASTONIA, N.C. (WTVD) -- A person while infected with measles traveled through Gaston County, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) The identity of the person will not be released to protect their privacy. If you…...

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First babies of 2026 at Triangle hospitals: PHOTOS

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (96+ words) First babies of 2026 at UNC Health, Duke Health and Cape Fear Valley Hospital'ABC11 The first babies of 2026 arrived in the Triangle area with joy and celebration, marking the start of a new year. At local hospitals, families welcomed their little…...

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abc11.com > post > karoline-leavitt-announces-she-is-pregnant-second-child > 18320026

Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (229+ words) WASHINGTON -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that she and her husband are expecting their second child, a baby girl due in May of next year. "My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can't…...

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ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
abc11.com > post > first-nc-child-flu-death-reported-season-ncdhhs > 18295648

First NC child flu death reported this season: NCDHHS

First NC child flu death reported this season: NCDHHS2+ week, 4+ day ago  (194+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A child has died from the flu, making it the first such death for the 2025-26 flu season, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The child from the western part of the state died…...

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ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
abc11.com > post > angel-tree-distributions-salvation-army-begins-annual-gift-giving-families-need > 18292382

Salvation Army begins annual Angel Tree distributions

Salvation Army begins annual Angel Tree distributions2+ week, 5+ day ago  (205+ words) CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Starting Tuesday and for the next three days hundreds of volunteers are working to distribute gifts for families in our area. The annual Angel Tree Distribution week is where hundreds of families are taking home toys and clothes…...

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ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
abc11.com > post > should-us-follow-australia-ban-young-kids-social-media > 18269430

Should US follow Australia and ban young kids from social media?

Should US follow Australia and ban young kids from social media?3+ week, 4+ day ago  (374+ words) LOS ANGELES -- Imagine telling your teenage child that he or she couldn't use social media anymore. As terrifying as that sounds, Australia is doing it and many say the U.S. should do the same. Starting Wednesday, Australia is banning access to…...

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ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
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North Carolina charter schools celebrate launch of electric bus fleet

North Carolina charter schools celebrate launch of electric bus fleet4+ week, 1+ day ago  (102+ words) A network of North Carolina charter schools, known as KIPP, is celebrating the launch of a fleet of electric school buses. North Carolina charter schools celebrate launch of electric bus fleet DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A network of North Carolina charter schools,…...

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ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
abc11.com > post > hepatitis-vaccine-changes-cdc-advisory-committee-issues-new-recommendations > 18255025

Health community reacts to new guidance for hepatitis B vaccine issued by CDC committee

Health community reacts to new guidance for hepatitis B vaccine issued by CDC committee4+ week, 2+ day ago  (792+ words) The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to remove the universal recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. "I, alongside many of my colleagues, have a reaction that is mixed between frustration, fear for children and vulnerable populations and…...

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ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
abc11.com > post > wake-county-school-board-approves-updated-cell-phone-policy-align-nc-house-bill-959 > 18244621

Wake County school board approves revised cellphone policy to align with new state law

Wake County school board approves revised cellphone policy to align with new state law1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (227+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wake County Public School System is rolling out its updated cellphone policy for students after the school board approved the changes on Tuesday night. The revised policy ensures compliance with a new state law, House Bill 959, which requires…...

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ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
abc11.com > post > disney-mcdonalds-team-celebrate-disneylands-70th-anniversary-70-new-happy-meal-toys-available-december-2 > 18240786

Disney, McDonald's celebrate Disneyland's 70th anniversary with 70 new Happy Meal toys

Disney, McDonald's celebrate Disneyland's 70th anniversary with 70 new Happy Meal toys1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (108+ words) You can now get a little Disney Magic with your next McDonald's Happy Meal. Disney is partnering with the fast food giant to release a limited-edition 70th Celebration Happy Meal. It commemorates the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort's opening. There will be…...