WECT Staff

The WECT News team is a group of experienced journalists who cover news in North Carolina. They provide accurate and factual information on the topics they discuss.

Biography:  https://www.wect.com/about-us/meet-the-team/

42%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The articles provided are not biased. They provide accurate and factual information on the topics discussed.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The articles provided do not show any evidence of conflicts of interest. They provide accurate and factual information on the topics discussed.

Contradictions

10%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

10%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

First Human Case of Bird Flu in Texas: What You Need to Know

First Human Case of Bird Flu in Texas: What You Need to Know

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 A Texas dairy worker contracted bird flu from a sick cow, raising concerns about the virus jumping between animals and humans. The infection is highly contagious among birds but not confirmed in cats or other mammals. Pasteurized milk is safe to drink, but raw or unpasteurized milk should be avoided.
Colorectal Cancer: A Serious Health Concern That Can Be Prevented with Early Detection and Healthy Habits

Colorectal Cancer: A Serious Health Concern That Can Be Prevented with Early Detection and Healthy Habits

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 Colorectal cancer is a serious health concern that affects millions of people each year. It's the second deadliest cancer in the US and an estimated 150,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. The risk increases for those over 45 and those with a family history of colon cancer. Screening is recommended for all Americans starting at age 45 to detect colorectal cancer early when treatment options are most effective. Regular check-ups with healthcare providers can also help detect any early signs of colorectal cancer.