Top Story Spotlight N.C. newborns now screened for two additional disorders RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal Sep 28, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Babies born in North Carolina are now being screened for two additional disorders, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.kAm%9@D6 5:D@C56CD 2C6 <?@H? 2D :?72?E:=6 zC2336 5:D62D6 2?5 8F2?:5:?@246E2E6 >6E9J=EC2?D76C2D6 567:4:6?4J]k^AmkAmvF2?:5:?@246E2E6 >6E9J=EC2?D76C2D6 567:4:6?4J[ <?@H? 3J E96 24C@?J> vp|%[ :D 2 >6E23@=:4 5:D@C56C E92E AC:>2C:=J 27764ED E96 >FD4=6D[ 3C2:? 2?5 ?6CG@FD DJDE6>]k^AmkAmx?72?E:=6 zC2336 5:D62D6 AC:>2C:=J 27764ED E96 ?6CG@FD DJDE6>]k^Am kAmsww$ D2:5 E92E :7 =67E F?EC62E65[ E96D6 4@?5:E:@?D 42? 42FD6 D6C:@FD 962=E9 AC@3=6>D[ 3FE 62C=J :56?E:7:42E:@? 2?5 EC62E>6?E 42? 96=A :>AC@G6 962=E9 @FE4@>6D]k^Am People are also reading… Kannapolis beer and BBQ joint to permanently close. 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Man drowns in Lake Norman while saving his sister from overturned kayak Neighbors pulled the sister to shore but could not find the man after he went under the water. Apparel chain Cato says it will close 120 stores by the end of the year The chain didn't say which stores would be closing. In a shaky economy, college dropout finds financial security installing HVAC A mere 38% still believe talent and hard work matter more when it comes to economic mobility. Watch Now: Related Video Trump administration gains access to voter data WSU study sheds light on marijuana use for stress relief WSU study sheds light on marijuana use for stress relief El Niño threatens California beaches, homes and coastal roads El Niño threatens California beaches, homes and coastal roads TikTok drops appeal against UK fine for allowing underage users on platform TikTok drops appeal against UK fine for allowing underage users on platform
End of an era: NC DMV eliminates stickers, routine paper registration on Oct. 1. Here's why The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year.
Cabarrus County sees more top leadership turnover as commissioner resigns Cabarrus County is facing another shake-up in its top leadership with Commissioner Larry Pittman’s resignation.
Man drowns in Lake Norman while saving his sister from overturned kayak Neighbors pulled the sister to shore but could not find the man after he went under the water.
Apparel chain Cato says it will close 120 stores by the end of the year The chain didn't say which stores would be closing.
In a shaky economy, college dropout finds financial security installing HVAC A mere 38% still believe talent and hard work matter more when it comes to economic mobility.
