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CDC to investigate potential cancer cluster among Poe Hall workers at NC State

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-10-09 08:27:00


SUMMARY: The federal government is investigating a potential cancer cluster among workers at NC State’s Po Hall, which was shut down after detecting high levels of PCB chemicals linked to cancer. This update follows a leaked letter indicating the CDC’s interest in the issue after workers reported their cancer cases, noting a significant increase in breast cancer rates in the building. The investigation, initiated by the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health, aims to compare cancer cases among Po Hall workers with state registry data. The investigation will not include students, raising concerns about fairness. Both NC State and the Department of Health will cooperate.

After months of WRAL investigations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working to determine if there is a connection between PCBs in Poe Hall and employee cancer cases.

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Ahead of the holidays, CDC issues warning about uptick in viruses spreading

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November 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-11-15 19:04:33


SUMMARY: The CDC warns of increased virus spread in the coming months and promotes a new vaccine that protects against COVID, RSV, and influenza. Grandmother Helen McGee, who recently received a flu shot, plans to limit her interactions during the holidays to keep her and her 9.5-month-old granddaughter safe. There has been a 20% rise in measles cases globally, with North Carolina reporting its first case since 2018 and over 525 cases of whooping cough since November 2nd. Pediatricians note a rise in walking pneumonia cases, advising precautions for a safe holiday season.

Sounds like you hear hear every year. What’s different? The CDC wants you to know that for the first time, there is one shot to …

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Counties fail to complete canvass; judicial race remains undecided | North Carolina

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November 15, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-11-15 18:15:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that counties failing to meet the Friday 5 p.m. deadline for results would face no penalties. In a closely watched Supreme Court race, Republican Jefferson Griffin led incumbent Democrat Allison Riggs by 2,753 votes, with 13 counties still unofficial, including Wake County. Nineteen out of 100 counties hadn’t reported results by the deadline. Meanwhile, Republicans maintained a 71-49 majority in the House, with official victories for incumbents Tricia Cotham and Bryan Cohn. Riggs and other candidates may request recounts if the margins are within specific thresholds by Tuesday.

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Wake County counts 3 ballots of voters who died before Election Day

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November 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-11-15 17:17:42


SUMMARY: During a board meeting, Steve Amber highlighted that out of 70 challenges, 45 involved deceased voters. Despite some ballots being allowed, three votes were counted because they were legally cast during early voting before the voters died. The daughter of a deceased veteran emphasized her father’s pride in voting and urged the board not to invalidate his last act. Member Greg Flynn supported counting those votes, arguing that the law must accommodate legitimate cases. However, the board ultimately decided against counting 42 votes, citing legal requirements, while discussing concerns about potential legal repercussions and future legislative changes.

Following the law isn’t a clear-cut process in such cases. Proponents want the State Legislature to take up the issue.

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