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Limited options for mothers giving birth in Western North Carolina
Indefinite closure of the WNC Birth Center highlights issues with maternal health
Covid-19 Delta variant affects younger, unvaccinated populations in NC
Pediatric cases on the rise as vaccine trials for children continue.
Worker shortage continues amid concerns of Delta variant, low vaccination rates
Employers, especially restaurants and other hospitality businesses, still struggle to find employees in a rebounding economy.
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Inconsistency and inequity in child welfare policies across North Carolina.
The Killing of Andrew Brown Jr
Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed Brown in Elizabeth City in late April 2021.
The importance of sexual assault nurse examiners
and the difficulty of locating them in North Carolina
Justice elusive for NC sexual assault survivors
Grappling with food insecurity in rural North Carolina
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Cuts in federal VOCA funding hurt NC groups aiding survivors of violent crimes
NC nonprofits aiding victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and elder abuse face cutbacks while Pennsylvania senator blocks a legislative fix that has broad bipartisan support.
HCA takeover reframing primary care in Western NC, could threaten regional hospitals
HCA acquisition of Asheville-based Mission Health has driven shake up among physicians going to work elsewhere.
Anxiety without a pause: Parents reflect on pandemic schooling
Parents say that more than one year of distance learning was exhausting. Now a UNC-Chapel Hill researcher is studying parents’ anxiety as their children go back to school.
Graham police chief admits officers’ unprofessionalism; city denies wrongdoing
Chief says officers are being held accountable for comments during protests, but hasn’t explained how.
Insurer balks at paying $4.6 million verdict in Cherokee County case
Risk management agency for counties says its liability is limited due to dishonesty of public officials. More lawsuits over child removals expected.
Verdict: Federal jury awards millions to daughter, father separated by Cherokee County DSS
Jurors respond as closing arguments ask them to stand up for liberty of families against government elites who violate their rights.
Crime & Justice
Transylvania lawyer-client sex allegations ‘unfounded,’ DA says
SBI investigated allegations, but current and former DAs found insufficient evidence to support criminal charges.
Economy
Evictions expected to climb as NC won’t extend moratorium
Legal advocates concerned about wave of evictions when CDC ban expires July 31. GOP council of state members concerned longer moratorium would drive landlords out of the market.
Education
Leandro ruling gets renewed focus with court order
Education advocates call on General Assembly to take action on education funding, as bill sent to Rules Committee.
Environment
Park Service to support Gullah Geechee corridor project
Southeastern NC counties a part of national parks project stretching to North Florida, with conservation, economic, recreation and education opportunities.
Health
Communities struggle with meth outside spotlight of opioid crisis
Increase in methamphetamine use in Western North Carolina affects ‘misery index,’ even if death rate is lower than opioids.
Politics & Government
U.S. Supreme Court weakens federal voting protections
In a 6-3 decision, conservative justices weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, after nullifying Section 5 in 2013. Strategy to challenge potential discrimination may shift to state courts.