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Naomi Popa

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 16, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Naomi Popa

    North Carolina newborn screening detects two new disorders amidst 60-year program anniversary (opens the original)

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    Two new disorders can now be detected under North Carolina's newborn screening program, an advancement in care as the program celebrates 60 years of operation. Between 24 and 48 hours after a child is born, a baby's heel is pricked, just enough to obtain a small blood sample that is then placed on a filter paper. That paper is then sent off to the State Laboratory of Public Health, where various screens are done in search of potential disorders or serious health risks. The two new disorders that

  2. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Naomi Popa

    60% of car seats inspected by the state are installed incorrectly: DPH (opens the original)

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    Child Passenger Safety Week is being observed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), and officials are warning drivers to be mindful of proper car seat installation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that if a child safety seat is used correctly, it can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 7% among infants and 54% for toddlers. Booster seats also reduce the risk of nonfatal injuries when compared to a seat belt alone. "When you're using the car seats, the

  3. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Naomi Popa

    Local food bank reflects 2 years after Hurricane Helene, still in need of donations (opens the original)

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    It's been nearly two years since Hurricane Helene ripped through parts of western North Carolina, and one food bank that provided for community members then still needs help now. MANNA Food Bank operates out of a large distribution center in Mills River, but that wasn't the case before the hurricane. When the storm hit, it caused the Swannanoa River water levels to rise rapidly and destroy MANNA's original center. Micah Chrisman, the marketing director, told WYFF 4 they saw a 20-foot water surge

  4. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Naomi Popa

    Greenville Tech week offers panels on AI influence in SC and tech trends (opens the original)

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    Tech Week Greenville has officially kicked off in the Upstate for its second year offering daily opportunities to speak with tech leaders, investors and local organizations. Nick Dennis is one of a few folks behind the start of the weeklong event. He told WYFF 4 he wanted to create the event after learning about it and attending various events in other large cities. 2026 marks their second event, hoping leaders in the industry can help curious minds and folks interested in getting started. Denni

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Naomi Popa

    6 weeks from the general election and election offices are still looking for hundreds of workers (opens the original)

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    Hundreds of polling workers are still needed across the Upstate, including in Anderson County, which is reporting only 200 registered when the state recommends 800. With just six weeks before the general election on Nov. 3, Austin Cooley, precinct coordinator with the Anderson County voter registration and election office, came to WYFF 4 to share the urgent need. Training begins as early as next week for polling workers, but the county is still looking for roughly 600 more workers. That recommen

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