Austin Westfall
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Charlotte, NC, United States
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Cancer centers are suffering major shortage of popular chemo drugs
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network revealed a cancer drug shortage in the U.S. and experts say the issue will likely get worse before improving. → Read More
Why border issues will play a pivotal role in this year's midterms
Security at the U.S.-Mexico border could be a deciding factor in tight races in the upcoming midterm elections. Republicans and Democrats tend to disagree on some of the key issues. → Read More
Why Biden's quiet campaign season could help Democrats in November
A political expert weighs in on why he believes President Biden's lack of midterm campaign support could actually help Democrats come November 8. → Read More
National Guard brings supplies to islands cut off from Florida after Hurricane Ian
Pine Island's only bridge to the mainland was destroyed by Hurricane Ian, and residents are effectively stuck. The Florida National Guard is flying in supplies by helicopter. → Read More
Schools around the nation can't find enough resource officers
One school district in South Carolina had to hire private security to fill SRO roles, but private security doesn't have the same training to deal with social-emotional issues in students. → Read More
Judge says he will release portion of affidavit that led to search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago
A federal judge ordered the DOJ redact and said he would release a version of the affidavit that led to the FBI's search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. → Read More
Overcrowded animal shelters dealing with staffing shortages
Officials at an animal shelter in Charlotte, North Carolina, say they feel like they are crying wolf sometimes because they've been so full for so long. → Read More
Veterinarians are grappling with today's national pet blood shortage
Pet hospitals are reporting a 26% drop in blood donations since the pandemic, leading to a critical shortage; BluePearl Pet Hospitals only get about a third of the donations they'd like. → Read More
Facing Trump-backed primary challenge over his impeachment vote, Rice says he ‘upheld...oath’ to Constitution
Republican Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina is facing a primary challenge from Donald Trump-backed state lawmaker Russell Fry. At issue - Rice's vote for impeachment. → Read More
Nancy Mace predicts ‘double digit’ victory over Trump-backed GOP primary challenger Katie Arrington in SC
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace faces a challenge from Donald Trump backed Katie Arrington in Tuesday's First Congressional District primary in South Carolina → Read More
Animal shelters say fostering could be key in clearing kennels
You can foster a dog for anywhere from one day to several months depending on the organization and the needs of the dog. And sometimes fostering a dog can leave space at the shelter for animals who need special care or management. → Read More
Ukrainian florist who lives in Charlotte is helping refugees from afar
It’s not easy seeing some of the images coming from the war in Ukraine. And it’s especially tough for Ukrainians who live in the U.S. and still have family in the war zone. → Read More
Spring training's postponement impacts small businesses, ballpark employees
If it weren’t for the ongoing MLB lockout, spring training games would already be underway for the league’s 30 teams. → Read More
Teachers organization focuses on mental health needs for educators
Being a teacher has never been easy, and the COVID-19 pandemic made the job even more stressful according to educators, who say that taking care of students is more challenging if you don’t take care of yourself first. → Read More
World's first Black-owned autonomous grocery store opens near Atlanta
Nourish + Bloom opened in January, introducing a high-tech experience that aims to make grocery shopping as simple as possible. → Read More
Fentanyl is becoming more accessible to kids on social media, raising alarms for parents
Health officials say fentanyl isn’t just killing people in the substance abuse community, it’s also killing children who aren’t even aware they're taking it. → Read More
Amazon warehouse collapse in Illinois: All missing people now 'accounted for,' police say
The community of Edwardsville, Illinois, is picking up the pieces after a tornado ripped through an Amazon warehouse Friday night, killing six employees. → Read More
1950s-themed senior centers are providing comfort for people with Alzheimer's
One in nine people over the age of 65 have some form of Alzheimer’s, and the disease is only becoming more common, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, but some senior day care centers are using 1950’s nostalgia to bring comfort to those with the disease. → Read More
North Carolina police department to study how officers make use-of-force decisions
Researchers at the University of North Carolina are studying the psychology behind officers’ decision-making using a state-of-the-art simulator. → Read More
'First in, last out': North Carolina community welcomes Afghan translator who served the 82nd Airborne
One of the 82nd Airborne's translators, Zabiullah R. affectionately known by the troops as Johnny, arrived with his family at his new home in rural North Carolina. → Read More