Author: WNKY Staff

“Hero” arm opens world of possibilities

(WCNC) Giovanna Dubuc is like most teens. She loves texting on her smartphone, enjoying a sport, and even plays the violin. And chances are she has the most incredible arm you have ever seen. It’s called the Hero Arm, and it’s the first of its kind in North Carolina. Hanger Clinic uses a 3D printer to get an exact fit…

Blast away bad breath…with lasers!

(KPRC) Dentist Mary Frances Riley is using laser technology to help patients eliminate 95% of bacteria in their mouths. “The laser light sees through healthy tissue and targets and destroys the bacteria in the mouth that target inflammation and periodontal disease,” Dr. Riley explains. Preventing or reversing gum disease is important to reduce sensitivity, bad breath and much worse. “Oral…

Trade School Vs. College: Choosing The Right Path

(NBC News) If recent history holds, nearly the same number of graduates this year will head to a trade school instead of college. Career coach Andy Thomas says there’s good reason. “You can make as much money as the quote, unquote white collar folks can in many cases in the trade area,” he says. Make as much money, and obtain…

“America’s Got Talent” Returns!

(NBC) “America’s Got Talent” begins a new summer-long search Tuesday, and the season isn’t all that’s new. Veteran judges Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell are joined by a couple of rookies this season. Singer/dancer Julianne Hough is new to the panel, along with actress Gabrielle Union. “I wasn’t going to turn down the opportunity to help create stars,” Union says….

Father and two children die in wreck on interstate, one child survived

Gofundme account set up to help family

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – A North Carolina father and two of his children were killed Saturday night in a wreck on Interstate 65 south. Agustin Gonzalez, of Cary, N.C. was driving a Dodge Caravan with three of his  children in it when the van struck a wrecker on the interstate, Kentucky State Police Post 3 spokesman Trooper Jeremy Hodges said. Kentucky…