Emergency room visits in the US for tick bites are at their highest level in nearly a decade.
Warmer weather means snakes are more active and development is also adding to the uptick in sightings, an expert says.
After a string of recent assaults in the Triangle area walkers and runners are on alert and being more careful.
The summer is key for many food truck operators, who capitalize on large-scale events and festivals, and customers looking to eat outside.