NC Sees 50% Rise in Legionnaires’ Cases; DHHS Urges Precautions
North Carolina sees a 50% rise in Legionnaires’ cases. Health officials advise precautions like flushing faucets regularly.
April 17, 2026
North Carolina sees a 50% rise in Legionnaires’ cases. Health officials advise precautions like flushing faucets regularly.
A Winston-Salem man, Bryan Castillo, charged with second-degree murder in a deputy’s death, is released on bond.
Duke Energy seeks rate hikes to cover fuel costs from January storms, impacting customers by $6.90 to $7.88 monthly.
East Charlotte residents oppose a data center rezoning; decision deferred to May 18 amid community concerns.
The Nebraska Legislature ended its 2026 session, upholding Gov. Pillen’s vetoes, with debates on budget and policies.
UNL Libraries hosted a primal scream event for students to relieve academic stress, marking library anniversaries.
Democrat Janelle Stelson, former Emmy-winning TV anchor, runs for Congress, challenging Trump ally Scott Perry.
In Lockport, Ken Ozimek fulfills his brother’s dying wish by feeding hospice nurses on Easter, with help from restaurant owner Tommy Milani of Sub Delicious.
For Jenny Tolman, a routine medical procedure turned into an extraordinary experience that she describes as feeling “God’s healing touch.” Tolman, grappling with an unsettling diagnosis, found solace and eventual relief through faith and music. Life can change in an instant, as Tolman discovered when her doctor delivered alarming news.
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld an order banning remote work for state employees, but reversed the union’s bad faith ruling.
The University of Nebraska plans a $600M Memorial Stadium renovation, aiming for a 2028 completion with seating for 80,000.
For months, thousands of Omaha residents have driven past the city’s new library. On Sunday, the public will finally…
