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26+ min ago (256+ words) NORTH CAROLINA, USA " A child has died from the flu, the first pediatric flu-related death in the state this season, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced." The death occurred in western North Carolina. Details have not been released to protect the family's privacy." The flu, or influenza, has also killed ten adults this season, a surge in deaths compared to the same time last year." "This is a tragic reminder that flu infections can be serious or even deadly," State Epidemiologist Zack Moore said. "If you or your loved ones have not received the flu vaccine this season, I hope you will consider doing so to help protect yourself and your community."" While this is the first child death due to the flu in North Carolina, there have been 280 children across the country who have died by…...

31+ min ago (446+ words) Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is expected to make his first court appearance Wednesday on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents. Nick Reiner, 32, was charged Tuesday with killing the 78-year-old actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced at a news conference with LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell. "Their loss is beyond tragic and we will commit ourselves to bringing their murderer to justice," Hochman said. Along with the two counts of first-degree murder, prosecutors added special circumstances of multiple murders and a special allegation that the defendant used a dangerous weapon, a knife. The additions could mean a greater sentence. Hochman said his office has not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty in the case. "This case is heartbreaking and deeply…...

46+ min ago (166+ words) WCNC Charlotte's news team gives you updates on the latest news events of the day, as well as updates on sports, weather and traffic. 1 killed in northwest Charlotte shooting, Medic says To stream WCNC on your phone, you need the WCNC app. Download the WCNC app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video CHARLOTTE, N.C. " One person was shot and killed in northwest Charlotte on Wednesday, Medic confirmed. Multiple crews responded to a reported shooting along Trinity Road, near the intersection with Beatties Ford Road, around 1 p.m. on Dec. 17. Medic confirmed one person was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. It's unclear if any arrests have been made or what led up to the shooting. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police haven't released any further details on the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at…...

51+ min ago (173+ words) The graduation is good news for the up-and-coming employees and significant for DMV customers hoping for a better experience at driver's license offices. NC DMV welcomes around 150 license examiners for broader goal of reducing wait times To stream WCNC on your phone, you need the WCNC app. Download the WCNC app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video RALEIGH, N.C. " Nearly 150 new North Carolin Division of Motor Vehicles license examiners graduated on Wednesday to join the ranks of a state agency trying to lessen the load on an overworked and understaffed workforce. The graduation is good news for the up-and-coming employees and significant for DMV customers hoping for a better experience at driver's license offices. Gov. Josh Stein and NCDMV Commissioner Paul Tine were part of the ceremony at Nash Community College and celebrated the step…...

53+ min ago (134+ words) Gil Gerard spoke candidly about new characters, romantic interests and an arrogant robot named Crichton on "Buck Rogers." Gil Gerard, best known for starring as Buck Rogers, discussed changes to "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" during a 1981 KCRA interview. He said, "We're changing a lot of things," and described a new, arrogant robot named Crichton, the return of Tweaky and a new Dr. Goodfellow played by Wilford Hyde White. Gerard said writers were steering the series toward more character-driven stories and warned that showing real romance between Buck and Wilma was tricky. "If you show any kind of real love interest between the two of them, then you either have to marry them or kill them." WATCH the full interview in the video above. Gil Gerard died Tuesday. He was 82....

59+ min ago (179+ words) A child in North Carolina has died from the flu, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). Health leaders said the child was from the western region of the state and died due to complications of influenza. "This is a tragic reminder that flu infections can be serious or even deadly," said State Epidemiologist Zack Moore, M.D, MPH. "If you or your loved ones have not received the flu vaccine this season, I hope you will consider doing so to help protect yourself and your community." Last year nationally, 280 children died from flu complications, which was the highest number since the 2009-2010 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic. At least ten adult flu-associated deaths have occurred this year, according to the NCDHHS. Health leaders said flu activity is surging as holiday travel and gatherings begin. In addition to vaccines…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (150+ words) WASHINGTON " After decades of airing on ABC, the Academy Awards will have a new home in a few years." The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube announced Wednesday they had signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars. That deal will begin in 2029 with the 101st Oscars ceremony and will run through 2033." The Oscars will continue to air on ABC through the 100th Academy Awards in 2028." YouTube's interest in becoming the future home of the Oscars was previously reported by multiple outlets over the summer. Earlier this month, Deadline reported that NBC"had also had conversations with the Academy about taking over the awards show when the current deal expires." Conan O'Brien is back host the 98th ceremony, which will air live on ABC on March 15 at 7 p.m. ET....

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (309+ words) UNC Health and Cigna have not reached an agreement as of Monday, leaving Cigna subscribers facing "out of network" costs for UNC providers and hospitals. NC's Lumbee closer to long-sought federal recognition after U.S. Senate approves defense bill PEMBROKE, N.C. " North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe is the closest it has ever been to receiving full federal recognition now that a bill " which President Donald Trump has promised to sign " has passed both chambers of Congress. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted 77-20 to approve a wide-ranging defense-spending bill that contains a provision to recognize the Lumbee. It now heads to Trump and is one signature away from becoming law, creating the biggest tribe east of the Mississippi River and opening up economic development opportunities in southeastern North Carolina. On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, released a statement after the Senate's approval of the bill…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (173+ words) SPENCER, N.C. " A Cleveland man was arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor by Rowan County Sheriff's Office." Austin Tyler Moore, 35, was a school resource officer for the Spencer Police Department at North Rowan Elementary School." An investigation into Moore began with a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that suggested a Rowan County resident had child sexual abuse material." Spencer Police Department and the Rowan-Salisbury School System were notified when the investigation into Moore began and he was removed the same day." Investigators searched Moore's office, home, electronic devices and accounts with a warrant and found child sexual abuse material with victims approximately 10 years old, according to the arrest warrant." Moore was arrested on four counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor." There is no evidence that any students from North Rowan Elementary…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (227+ words) WASHINGTON " Thousands of cases of salad dressing has been recalled due to "foreign objects" found inside some of the ingredients, according to an enforcement report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration." The report states that California-based Ventura Foods recalled a total of 3,556 cases of dressing and 700 cases of BBQ sauce after discovering black plastic planting material in the granulated onion ingredient." The recall noted that the salad dressings and sauces were distributed to seven retail customers across 42 locations in 27 states. While the recall includes the well-known Hidden Valley Ranch, representatives for Hidden Valley Ranch noted to multiple media outlets that the recall only includes containers made by Ventura Foods for food service use and not any containers sold in stores. It was not immediately clear which retailers received the recalled products. Costco Food Court and Costco Service Deli were listed…...