Wake County
Coverage of Wake County in the Nexus archive.
- $18.2M medical malpractice verdict, largest of its kind, handed down in NC county
An $18.2 million medical malpractice verdict was awarded in Wake County, North Carolina, for a birth injury case involving a doctor at WakeMed. The jury found the doctor negligent, resulting in permanent injury to a baby during delivery.
- The biggest barrier to teen mental health isn’t treatment.
The article highlights that over one-third of North Carolina high school students report feeling persistently sad or hopeless, with 94 of 100 counties facing mental health professional shortages. It argues the biggest barrier to teen mental health is not treatment access but ensuring early identification and connection to care through collaboration between schools, families, and providers.
- New Jersey murder suspect arrested in North Carolina, records show
A man wanted for murder in New Jersey was arrested in Wake County, North Carolina, as shown by court records. The arrest occurred on Monday.
- Health officials warn of parasitic infection spreading in North Carolina
Health officials are monitoring a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan and North Carolina, with nearly 700 cases reported in Michigan and 69 in North Carolina since June. The parasitic infection causes severe gastroenteritis and dehydration, prompting warnings to wash produce and avoid drinking water while swimming.
- Health officials warn of parasitic infection in North Carolina
Health officials are monitoring a cyclosporiasis outbreak in North Carolina and Michigan, with 69 cases reported in North Carolina since early June and nearly 700 in Michigan. The parasitic infection causes severe gastroenteritis, leading to dehydration, and experts advise washing produce and avoiding drinking water while swimming to prevent transmission.
- Woman loses thousands in jury duty scam through crypto ATM
A Cary woman lost thousands of dollars in a jury duty scam involving a crypto ATM. Authorities report such scams are increasingly targeting Wake County residents.
- Woman loses thousands in jury duty scam through crypto ATM
A Cary woman lost thousands of dollars in a jury duty scam involving a crypto ATM. Authorities report that this type of scam is increasingly targeting residents of Wake County.
- Three Fort Bragg soldiers die in Wake County crash on US 1 near Apex; 4th listed as critical: Troopers
Three Fort Bragg soldiers died, and a fourth was critically injured in a single-car crash on U.S. 1 near Apex, Wake County, reported around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Authorities confirmed the incident involved a military personnel fatality and critical injury.