North Carolina Department of Health and Human services

Health officials warn flooding may cause problems with home septic systems

WWAY News,

September 18, 2018

The sign at the Chemours facility near Fayetteville (Photo: Jenna Kurzyna/WWAY)

Dozens living near Chemours plant to have blood, urine tested for GenX

WWAY News,

July 17, 2018

State to take over child welfare office after AP story

Associated Press,

March 16, 2018

Authorities investigate increase in ER visits possibly related to contaminated CBD oil

WWAY News,

March 6, 2018

Despite the affect needles have had on the HIV population

Shooting Up: HIV rate on the rise in New Hanover County

Basil John,

February 13, 2018

Worst of flu season still ahead, NC health secretary says

WWAY News,

January 16, 2018

Flu kills 2 people in NC, marking first deaths of the season

WWAY News,

November 2, 2017

Commissioner Woody White speaking about the opioid epidemic and how the partnership will help combat the crisis on November 1

Wilmington and New Hanover County considering lawsuit against opioid contributors

Basil John,

November 1, 2017

Kure Beach tests for GenX, results well below NCDHHS health goal

WWAY News,

August 8, 2017

The stats reveal that there was a 73% increase in opioid deaths from 2005.

Opioid deaths in North Carolina higher than ever

Basil John,

May 16, 2017