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Juneteenth is the fulfillment of the Declaration of Independence.
Juneteenth is the fulfillment of the Declaration of Independence.
 
Six applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one or more mobile MRI scanner(s) in response to a need determination in the 2023 State Medical Facilities Plan
Six applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one or more mobile MRI scanner(s) in response to a need determination in the 2023 State Medical Facilities Plan
 
Christian recording artist Lauren Daigle recently revealed her mental health struggle as she debuts her new album, “Thank God I Do.”
Christian recording artist Lauren Daigle recently revealed her mental health struggle as she debuts her new album, “Thank God I Do.”
 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized its recommendations to expand eligibility for blood donation to include gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized its recommendations to expand eligibility for blood donation to include gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.
 
On Tuesday, the House Health Committee will consider several bills that critics say are likely to raise insurance costs for consumers.
On Tuesday, the House Health Committee will consider several bills that critics say are likely to raise insurance costs for consumers.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and Spanish-language tele-town hall on Wednesday, April 26, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Cafecito and Spanish-language tele-town hall on Wednesday, April 26, from 6 to 7 p.m.
 
Most people will remember April 4, 1968 as the day that Martin Luther King was assassinated. While that was a more histrionically important event, that date will always seired in my mind as the date of a battle we fought in Vietnam. I was only in country for a couple of months and the loss of comr
Most people will remember April 4, 1968 as the day that Martin Luther King was assassinated. While that was a more histrionically important event, that date will always seired in my mind as the date of a battle we fought in Vietnam. I was only in country for a couple of months and the loss of comr
 
Nearly 60 years after scientists tried and disastrously failed to develop a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever RSV shot.
Nearly 60 years after scientists tried and disastrously failed to develop a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever RSV shot.
 
Membership in the Southern Baptist Convention witnessed the largest single-year decline in at least a century as the nation reels from the aftermath of lockdown mandates and pastors become concerned about the denomination’s theologically liberal drift.
Membership in the Southern Baptist Convention witnessed the largest single-year decline in at least a century as the nation reels from the aftermath of lockdown mandates and pastors become concerned about the denomination’s theologically liberal drift.
 
Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
 
A professor wants to protect speech, but also to keep students from being “harmed.”
A professor wants to protect speech, but also to keep students from being “harmed.”
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, April 27, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how North Carolinians can access and understand health-related information so they can improve their own health.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, April 27, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how North Carolinians can access and understand health-related information so they can improve their own health.
 
Nestlé, the largest food and drink company in the world, raised prices by a collective 9.8% in the first three months of the year as inflationary pressures increased input costs for the business.
Nestlé, the largest food and drink company in the world, raised prices by a collective 9.8% in the first three months of the year as inflationary pressures increased input costs for the business.
 
As temperatures begin rising, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief
As temperatures begin rising, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief
 
The U.S. public health emergency that was declared to respond to COVID-19 ends today. North Carolina will continue to distribute the federally funded COVID-19 vaccines and tests for free to individuals who are uninsured while supplies last.
The U.S. public health emergency that was declared to respond to COVID-19 ends today. North Carolina will continue to distribute the federally funded COVID-19 vaccines and tests for free to individuals who are uninsured while supplies last.
 
About 1.2 million North Carolinians, or nearly 11% of the state’s population, don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
About 1.2 million North Carolinians, or nearly 11% of the state’s population, don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses the Medical Freedom Act dealing with COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
 
The Pender Emergency Medical Services team of McKenzie Shipp and Owen Feest claimed top honors at the 31st Annual Paramedic Competition held this week in Greensboro, earning the title for the first time in the county’s history.
The Pender Emergency Medical Services team of McKenzie Shipp and Owen Feest claimed top honors at the 31st Annual Paramedic Competition held this week in Greensboro, earning the title for the first time in the county’s history.
 
People at High Risk May Receive Additional Dose
 
“Thought reform” at American universities is real and terrifying.
 
Republican lawmakers demanded on Wednesday that the FBI produce an unclassified record that allegedly contains evidence showing that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.
Republican lawmakers demanded on Wednesday that the FBI produce an unclassified record that allegedly contains evidence showing that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT) that will allow all North Carolina households to request free, at-home COVID-19 tests through June 30, 2023.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT) that will allow all North Carolina households to request free, at-home COVID-19 tests through June 30, 2023.
 
NC State researchers in 2016 found that 80 percent of North Carolina beachgoers would either not return to a beach rental if wind turbines were visible — or require an unreasonable discount for spoiled views
NC State researchers in 2016 found that 80 percent of North Carolina beachgoers would either not return to a beach rental if wind turbines were visible — or require an unreasonable discount for spoiled views
 
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas slammed a hit piece from a left-wing publication this week that sought to portray him as being corrupt because he vacationed with a close friend who paid for the trips.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas slammed a hit piece from a left-wing publication this week that sought to portray him as being corrupt because he vacationed with a close friend who paid for the trips.
 
Nationally syndicated radio and podcast host Dan Bongino confirmed on Thursday that he had parted ways with Fox News.
Nationally syndicated radio and podcast host Dan Bongino confirmed on Thursday that he had parted ways with Fox News.
 
BuzzFeed News is shutting down just over a decade after its 2012 launch.
BuzzFeed News is shutting down just over a decade after its 2012 launch.
 
The General Assembly has an obligation to encourage civic literacy on UNC campuses.
 
Tucker Carlson is expected to appear at a fundraiser in Alabama this week, a little more than a week after Fox News dropped him.
Tucker Carlson is expected to appear at a fundraiser in Alabama this week, a little more than a week after Fox News dropped him.
 
National Public Radio, a government-supported news organization, is vehemently denying "slanderous" accusations that they are national and public.
National Public Radio, a government-supported news organization, is vehemently denying "slanderous" accusations that they are national and public.
 
A program that helped 1.6 million children get healthy food for the last three years is coming to an end, NCDHHS announced today.
A program that helped 1.6 million children get healthy food for the last three years is coming to an end, NCDHHS announced today.
 
King Charles is busy preparing for his coronation in a few weeks, which will include a cross containing shards of wood from the cross that’s believed to have been used to crucify Jesus Christ.
King Charles is busy preparing for his coronation in a few weeks, which will include a cross containing shards of wood from the cross that’s believed to have been used to crucify Jesus Christ.
 
Elon Musk called out and poked fun at Democrats on Tuesday as former President Donald Trump faced arraignment in New York City.
Elon Musk called out and poked fun at Democrats on Tuesday as former President Donald Trump faced arraignment in New York City.
 
National Public Radio (NPR) employees accused the network’s CEO of racism during a virtual all-staff presentation last week detailing financial metrics and diversity level updates following the organization slashing approximately 10% of its workforce.
National Public Radio (NPR) employees accused the network’s CEO of racism during a virtual all-staff presentation last week detailing financial metrics and diversity level updates following the organization slashing approximately 10% of its workforce.
 
In perhaps the least surprising news of all time, CNN’s public relations department issued a statement saying that now ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon did not tell the truth about how he was let go from the network Monday morning.
In perhaps the least surprising news of all time, CNN’s public relations department issued a statement saying that now ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon did not tell the truth about how he was let go from the network Monday morning.
 
Young people won’t know it, but there was a day — not too long ago, at least for me — when you just didn’t miss “60 Minutes.” On Monday morning, at the water cooler (I said I was old!), everyone was talking about the latest installment.
Young people won’t know it, but there was a day — not too long ago, at least for me — when you just didn’t miss “60 Minutes.” On Monday morning, at the water cooler (I said I was old!), everyone was talking about the latest installment.
 
Policy choices in response to the pandemic increased parental demand for more educational options
 
Syphilis cases in North Carolina are on the rise, increasing 23% from 2021 to 2022, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported today as part of Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Week.
Syphilis cases in North Carolina are on the rise, increasing 23% from 2021 to 2022, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported today as part of Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Week.
 
It’s time for the federal government to reduce higher-ed costs by fiat.
 
In the name of “diversity,” the UNC-System institution may have violated federal law.
In the name of “diversity,” the UNC-System institution may have violated federal law.
 
Denies public schools are teaching Critical Race Theory, teachers are grooming and indoctrinating students, public schools push a woke agenda.
Denies public schools are teaching Critical Race Theory, teachers are grooming and indoctrinating students, public schools push a woke agenda.
 
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