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Microgravity treadmills speeding up recovery for Triangle patients

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8 months ago

December 8, 2024

www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-12-08 14:50:51

SUMMARY: Microgravity treadmills are aiding athlete recovery by reducing the weight they land on, helping them regain strength and mobility after injury. Used by physical therapists, these devices allow runners to perform low-impact workouts, which can be as light as 20-30% of their body weight. Michelle Williamson, a triathlete recovering from a hip injury, credits the machine for her rehabilitation, using it daily to improve walking and running. Although expensive, the treadmills are becoming more accessible, with locations like Duke Health and UNCC Health offering the technology to both elite athletes and the general public for recovery and training.

It’s been said the hardest step for a runner is the first one after an injury, but a unique piece of equipment is helping athletes take their recovery in stride.

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In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about flesh-eating bacteria, digital licenses

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14 hours ago

August 11, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-08-11 22:28:07

SUMMARY: In this Monday mailbag, Dan addresses viewer questions on three topics. First, North Carolina’s Vibrio bacteria risk in summer coastal waters: cooked shellfish is safe, but raw consumption is risky due to bacteria concentrating in oysters. Second, digital driver’s licenses in North Carolina face delays; although legalized in 2023, full rollout may not occur until 2026, with other states also lagging behind. Lastly, Dan explains flood-damaged vehicles after recent storms: flooded cars must be branded as such, but scams occur. He shares tips to spot flood damage when buying used cars, emphasizing caution and thorough inspection.

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about a flesh-eating bacteria in North Carolina and the legalization of digital driver’s licenses.

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The latest update on Tropical Storm Erin

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15 hours ago

August 11, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-08-11 21:44:19

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane by Thursday and remain well out to sea through Saturday, near the Lesser Antilles northeast of Puerto Rico. Models show it moving west, then curving north toward Bermuda or Florida, but uncertainty remains high beyond next week. The American and European models suggest it could pass between Bermuda and Hatteras, causing higher surf midweek. Due to large forecast errors, the storm’s exact path is unclear, ranging from north of New York to the Florida panhandle. Residents should prepare hurricane kits and stay updated, with clearer guidance expected by Thursday or Friday.

Will Erin cause problems for the East Coast? Here’s the latest on Monday evening.

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Body of missing NC teen found in Florida, family says

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3 days ago

August 9, 2025

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-08-09 20:54:59

SUMMARY: The body of missing North Carolina teen Gio Gio was found in Bradenton, Florida, confirmed by his family. Originally, Gio Gio was supposed to be picked up by relatives after meeting cousins in Florida, but he disappeared after texting his mother for help. His family’s private investigators, not the police, discovered his body near I-75 after police had initially searched the area. Gio Gio’s mother expressed her heartbreak on Facebook, calling it every parent’s worst nightmare. The investigation continues, focusing on the timeline after Gio Gio entered the car with his cousins. An autopsy is pending, with no immediate signs of foul play.