Chloe Leshner
NBC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, United States
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'It’s just not worth it' | CMPD investigating 4 violent crimes in 1 morning
Community advocates say more needs to be done to keep people from turning to violence as a way of problem-solving. → Read More
20 to 30 gallons of hydraulic oil spilled in Little Sugar Creek
Cleanup is underway after hydraulic oil was spilled into Little Sugar Creek. Mecklenburg County officials said it happened on Monday in the Dilworth neighborhood. → Read More
'Know your family history' | Retired York County Sheriff's Commander pushing for awareness after major cardiac event
Pat Kiefer was in great shape throughout his law enforcement career, making his major cardiac event a major shock. → Read More
Cornelius fire chief seeking solutions to delays in fire dispatch system
The fire chief spoke about possible improvements at the town board's special budget meeting on Thursday. → Read More
Majority of people not concerned about getting seriously ill from COVID-19, study shows
COVID-19 metrics in North Carolina and Mecklenburg County continue to improve heading towards the three year anniversary of the start of the pandemic. → Read More
UNC Charlotte leads research on COVID-19 booster schedule
UNC Charlotte's Alex Dornburg helped lead a study on the risk of reinfection under different booster regimes with researchers from Yale University. → Read More
How long can you use an at-home COVID-19 test once it's expired?
With cases on the rise, the FDA has extended the shelf life of many at-home COVID-19 tests. → Read More
Hopewell High School band to play at the Peach Bowl: 'It’s a fun event for all of us'
The Hopewell High School Band has put their all into practice this week, hoping it will all pay off Saturday for one of their biggest performances yet. → Read More
'Too many uncertainties' to say pandemic is over amidst holiday surge in respiratory viruses, health experts say
The full impact holiday gatherings had on viral spread won’t be obvious for a few more weeks. → Read More
Amid a shortage of children's cold and flu medicine, here are some alternatives
Many pharmacies are limiting the amount of over-the-counter medications that can purchased at once. → Read More
CMPD investigating a homicide near the SouthPark Mall
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide in the Providence Division. One person is dead and police have taken a person of interest into custody. → Read More
Pharmacists report lackluster flu shot demand
RSV cases are going down, but the Mecklenburg County Health Director anticipates flu and COVID-19 will continue to circulate in the coming weeks and months. → Read More
3 ways to save money shipping this holiday season
Deadlines for standard shipping through FedEx have already passed but as long as you ship by Dec. 20, 3-day shipping is the least expensive option for FedEx and UPS. → Read More
'It's not too late' | Doctors urging flu vaccines to prevent heart attack or stroke
Doctors say there's a link between a recent flu infection and a heart attack or stroke. → Read More
'We cannot ignore this': Survey shows grim outlook for North Carolina nursing shortage
As more and more nurses leave the job, others have to pick up extra hours, accelerating burnout and frustration, and eventually worsening the existing shortage. → Read More
'Literally gasping for air' | Doctors, parents on high alert with flu season
South Carolina is one of four states experiencing the highest level of flu activity currently. → Read More
Veterinarians warn of highly contagious, severe dog flu spreading in Charlotte
Thousands of dogs in the area have already had it and it can progress into something more dangerous like pneumonia. → Read More
First BQ.1 COVID-19 case sequenced in Mecklenburg County as bivalent booster demand remains low
Researchers in the lab at UNC Charlotte regularly sequence a handful of positive tests, reading the viruses genetic code to determine which variants are spreading. → Read More
13 Charlotte 'stars' training for DWTS Charlotte
All the money raised goes to Carolina Breast Friends Pink House and Go Jen Go. → Read More
Breast cancer nurse navigators providing support for patients during treatments and surgeries
Nurse navigators are meant to be a guide, breaking through the medical speak, making appointments and providing support during treatments and surgeries. → Read More