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National physician shortage will hit rural areas harder, experts say

by The Daily Yonder March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

A study showed that while the entire country is seeing dwindling numbers of physicians, rural areas remain drastically behind their urban counterparts. Paired with worse health outcomes, rural America risks a deepening healthcare crisis.

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NC officials respond to Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

by WLOS June 24, 2022June 24, 2022
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GOP voters reject Cawthorn, Senate duel set between Beasley and Budd, and other results from NC primary

by Frank Taylor May 18, 2022May 19, 2022
Edgecombe County Chief Precinct Judge Ann Adams assists 2020 primary election voters Geraldine Newton and Gloria Smith at the Edgecombe County Administration Building polling place in Tarboro on March 3, 2020. Calvin Adkins / Carolina Public Press’
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Previewing Tuesday’s primary: What May vote will teach us about NC and US politics

by Jordan Wilkie May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
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Appellate judges critique lower court handling of Cawthorn challenge

by Jordan Wilkie May 4, 2022May 4, 2022

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