Extreme heat has plagued the Triangle for several days already this year. And as temperatures have risen, local emergency departments have reported an increase in visits from snake bite patients.

Taylor Sciarappa had finished her McCrispy sandwich and was walking back to her car sipping a blue Berry Blast Powerade when she heard the screaming. “This guy that was at the drive-thru window was ...

Emergency departments report increased snake bite cases across the Triangle. Snake bites become more common as weather warms in spring and summer months. Prevent against snake bites by wearing ...