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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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CDC Report: High Blood Pressure Control Lacking in Older Adults

A new CDC report indicates that approximately 70% of U.S. adults aged 65 and older have high blood pressure. However, only about half of those individuals have the condition adequately managed. This lack of control elevates their risk for serious cardiovascular issues and mortality.

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Tropical Storm Dexter Forms Off NC Coast, No Direct Threat

Tropical Storm Dexter spun to life late Monday off North Carolina's coast, marking the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Though moving away from the U.S. East Coast, state officials urge coastal residents to review preparedness plans amid active tropics. The system poses no threat to North Carolina landfall.

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CMPD Busts Major Fentanyl Ring, Arrests 12 in Multi-City Sweep

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, leading a multi-agency operation, arrested 12 suspects tied to a sprawling fentanyl distribution network plaguing North Carolina's urban centers. The takedown disrupts a deadly pipeline fueling overdoses across the state. Authorities seized significant narcotics, underscoring CMPD's push against the opioid crisis.

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