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An investigation is ongoing into a second tuberculosis case involving a Pitt County student at D.H. Conley High School, with free testing and treatment being offered to those exposed, following a previous case at Farmville Middle School.
A case of tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed at D.H. Conley High School in Pitt County, North Carolina. The affected person's identity was not disclosed, but the school has notified parents and will be offering free TB testing. Health authorities are investigating possible exposures, and while there is no immediate public health risk, they emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment to eliminate TB. The CDC reports an increase in TB cases in the United States, likely due to missed or delayed diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, North Carolina had 178 confirmed TB cases.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting incident during an escalating domestic dispute in Pitt County, North Carolina. The victim, 38-year-old Danny McLawhorn, is in critical condition. The teenager is currently held at the Juvenile Detention Center in Greenville.