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just now (851+ words) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially abandoned universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns on Tuesday, signing off on its vaccine advisers' recommendation for individual decision-making " a move that experts and researchers say will lead to more illness. The changes are the most significant yet by the members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, who were handpicked by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he removed all 17 previous members this summer. Hepatitis B vaccination had been recommended for all infants in the U.S. since 1991, a move that helped slash infections in children from an estimated 18,000 cases per year to about 20. Before the new recommendations, the CDC vaccine schedule advised the first dose at birth, a second dose at 1 month or 2 months, and a third at 6 months to 15 months. The CDC will now recommend…...

17+ min ago (310+ words) NORTH CAROLINA, USA " Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, the state's longest-serving governor, has died, current Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday." Hunt, who served four terms for a total of 16 years, was North Carolina's 69th and 71st governor. In a statement, Stein praised Hunt's lasting impact on the state. "I can think of no one who shaped North Carolina's recent successes as much as Governor Jim Hunt," Stein said. "Governor for 16 years, he was a visionary who founded Smart Start, raised teacher pay, protected air quality, and created the N.C. Biotechnology Center. Hunt's daughter, Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, also released a statement announcing her father's death. "It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my beloved father and hero, former Gov. Jim Hunt," she said. "He devoted his life to serving the people of North Carolina, guided by a belief…...

23+ min ago (206+ words) Forsyth County DA says more charges possible in domestic violence shooting that injured 3-year-old child A Winston-Salem woman could face more than three years behind bars after a shooting that left a man and a toddler in the hospital. India Knight, 26, appeared virtually in a Forsyth County courtroom on Thursday. According to police, Knight fired shots at an apartment on Royal Forest Court on Wednesday afternoon. This resulted in a 3-year-old being unintentionally shot and a 32-year-old man being injured. Investigators stated that the incident was a domestic dispute between Knight and the 32-year-old man. Knight faces a charge of possession of a firearm by a felon, but in court on Thursday, the district attorney's office said more charges could be pending. Court records show Knight is already facing a simple assault charge and a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence…...

25+ min ago (399+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " NASCAR issued a statement memorializing Greg Biffle, a two-time champion in the sport,who was killed in a plane crash along with his family members and three other people. Biffle, 55, won 19 NASCAR Cup Series races, and won the 2002 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series title and the 2000 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title. He was the first driver to win the championship in both series. "Greg was more than a champion driver, he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor, and a friend to so many," NASCAR said in a statement. "His passion for racing, his integrity, and his commitment to fans and fellow competitors alike made a lasting impact on the sport." RELATED: Greg Biffle's Hurricane Helene efforts, racing legacy honored by NC politicians The plane crash happened at the Statesville Regional Airport around 10 a.m. on Thursday....

25+ min ago (125+ words) Video from the scene showed first responders rushing onto the runway as flames burned near scattered wreckage from the plane. Business jet crashes while landing at North Carolina airport, erupting in a large fire The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport around 10:20 a.m. Thursday. The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are investigating. Video from WSOC-TV showed first responders rushing onto the runway as flames burned near scattered wreckage from the plane. The airport says on its website that Statesville Regional Airport provides corporate aviation facilities for Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR teams. Statesville is about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Charlotte. Officials have not said whether there were injuries....

27+ min ago (260+ words) Hunt, a four-term governor and prominent voice for public education, is being remembered for decades of leadership in North Carolina. Memorial details will be released in the coming days. Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and dedication to public service in the state. Hunt's daughter, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt, announced the passing of her father on Thursday afternoon. "It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my beloved daddy and hero, former Governor Jim Hunt," she said. "He devoted his life to serving the people of North Carolina, guided by a belief that public service should expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and always put people first. His leadership and compassion left a lasting impact on the lives of countless North Carolinians." Rachel added, "To our family, he was a…...

32+ min ago (190+ words) Editor's Note: Video above shows previous coverage of shooting An off-duty Lexington police officer is dead after a shooting in Lexington. Police said two others were also shot, including a firefighter. The Lexington Police Department said the shooting occurred on Wednesday around 9:13 p.m. Officers arrived to find three people in a parking lot on Cedar Lane Drive in Lexington with multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred outside of the Home and Appliance King store near Cotton Grove Road. Police have identified those shot as Kaitlyn Crook, 25, of Lexington, Joshua Moore, 31, of Lexington, and Zachary Rogers, 35, of Thomasville. Police said Crook was a Lexington Police Officer and was off-duty and died at the scene. Rogers is a firefighter, was off-duty and was taken to the hospital. Moore was also taken to the hospital. Police said all three knew each other and it…...

39+ min ago (133+ words) The NASCAR racing community is mourning the death of former NASCAR Driver, Greg Biffle and his wife and children, who were killed in a plane crash Thursday morning at Statesville Airport. NASCAR released the following statement: "NASCAR is devastated by the tragic loss of Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, son Ryder, Craig Wadsworth and Dennis and Jack Dutton in a fatal plane crash. Greg was more than a champion driver, he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor, and a friend to so many. His passion for racing, his integrity, and his commitment to fans and fellow competitors alike made a lasting impact on the sport. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Greg's entire family, friends, and all who were touched by his life."...

46+ min ago (118+ words) STATESVILLE, N.C. -- Authorities say a plane crashed while landing at a regional airport Thursday in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire. A Cessna C550 crashed around 10:20 a.m. while landing at Statesville Regional Airport, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement. The airport also confirmed on Facebook that there was an aircraft incident. ABC affiliate WSOC reported that the plane is owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, according to public records. Officials have not confirmed who was onboard and if there are any fatalities. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide any updates. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates....

46+ min ago (147+ words) STATESVILLE, N.C. -- Authorities say a plane crashed while landing at a regional airport Thursday in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire. The Cessna C550 crashed around 10:20 a.m. while landing at Statesville Regional Airport, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement. An airport spokesperson told ABC News that the plane crashed as it was trying to return to the runway. The airport also confirmed on Facebook that there was an aircraft incident. ABC News has also confirmed via NC public records that GB Aviation Leasing owns the plane and former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle is listed as the manager. Officials have not confirmed who was on board and if there are any fatalities. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide any updates. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates....