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FDA Takes Multiple Actions to Expand Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to: Expand the use of a single booster dose to include use in individuals 12 through 15 years of age.

Gov. Cooper Encourages High School Students to Explore Cybersecurity Careers

Governor Roy Cooper is again encouraging high school students in North Carolina to explore careers in cybersecurity by participating in CyberStart America, a free online cybersecurity competition sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation and SANS Institute.

Sheriffs, DAs, court clerks want N.C. Supreme Court to reopen candidate filing

Groups representing N.C. sheriffs, district attorneys, and Superior Court clerks want the N.C. Supreme Court to reopen candidate filing for their upcoming elections. The groups are not challenging the Supreme Court's decision to delay all primary elections until May.

Fresh Christmas tree sales up this year, but supply is low

A Christmas tradition continues with a live Christmas tree being the centerpiece in many N.C. homes and across the country this holiday season. Despite another year dealing with COVID-19 and the rising cost of inflation, live tree sales were up about 20% this year.

'Retail apocalypse' is a false narrative according to industry expert

If you are checking your list twice this week, small businesses across the state are ready for you to stop by. With national supply chain problems plaguing online retailers, small brick and mortars say that last minute gifts are on their shelves, giving them an edge over online retailers.

Longwood Forest Recalls Angel Line Bunk Beds

Recall Summary Name of Product: Angel Line Bunk Beds with angled ladders Hazard: The metal hook fastening the ladder to the top bunk bed frame can move away or detach from the bed frame when the ladder is lifted, causing the gap between the ladder step and bed frame to open wider than 3.

Erlanger welcomes nurse practitioner Grace Metzger to Andrews practice

Erlanger welcomes board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner Grace Metzger, MSN, NP-C, to Erlanger Primary Care – Andrews. Metzger is a board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner who grew up in the Hayesville area.

Gov. Kemp Proposes Program to Support Georgia Farmers and Food Banks

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FDA Announces Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes Found in Fresh Express Packaged Salad

The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response: "The FDA, along with the CDC and our state and local partners, is working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.

‘Tis The Season for Hunting and Fishing

The holidays are here, and so are North Carolina’s most popular hunting days. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are traditionally very active hunting days, and with people continuing to recreate outdoors due to COVID-19, wildlife law enforcement officers at the N.C.