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As the world began to catch its breath from the COVID-19 pandemic, an outbreak of monkeypox swept the globe — and headlines — in 2022. While health care providers battled the virus itself, another battle over its name arose.By the end of the year, the World Health Organization had announced that it would phase out the term “monkeypox,” citing the need to move on from what it

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a new monkeypox vaccine pilot program in September. Its aim was to get monkeypox vaccines to communities most vulnerable to the virus’ spread. From the beginning, the supply of monkeypox vaccines was limited. The virus disproportionately affects some communities, which makes a custom approach necessary, according to Carla

FAYETTEVILLE -- Prosecutors on Tuesday opened the capital murder trial of Marlon Terryonna Smith by calling the two people who were standing next to Scott Kendricks when he was shot in the head.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Opening statements are set for today in the capital murder trial of Marlon Terryonna Smith in Washington County Circuit Court.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Jury selection began Monday morning in the capital murder trial of Marlon Terryonna Smith in Washington County Circuit Court.

U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton and others are pushing for the FDA to eliminate current blood donation restrictions on gay and bisexual men.

Vickie Dianne Ryan, age 68, passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2022, at her home with her family.

The number of foreign seasonal workers permitted to work in Ocean City this summer is expected to return to almost pre-covid levels, but housing remains an issue.