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North Carolina is grappling with systemic shortages in mental health care, and regulations are making it worse — often disproportionately hurting veterans and the state’s most vulnerable residents.
North Carolina is grappling with systemic shortages in mental health care, and regulations are making it worse — often disproportionately hurting veterans and the state’s most vulnerable residents.
 
In 2018 Time, declared Georgia “the Hollywood of the South.” By then, Georgia had developed the largest film incentive program in the entire United States.
In 2018 Time, declared Georgia “the Hollywood of the South.” By then, Georgia had developed the largest film incentive program in the entire United States.
 
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson had just watched his 21st-ranked Cougars grind through a road win when he ran across East Carolina's Jayden Gardner in the hallway outside his postgame news conference.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson had just watched his 21st-ranked Cougars grind through a road win when he ran across East Carolina's Jayden Gardner in the hallway outside his postgame news conference.
 
Blake Harrell, whose record-breaking run-stopping units helped lead two different programs to postseason appearances in three of the last five seasons, has been named defensive coordinator at East Carolina according to an announcement from head football coach Mike Houston on Wednesday.
Blake Harrell, whose record-breaking run-stopping units helped lead two different programs to postseason appearances in three of the last five seasons, has been named defensive coordinator at East Carolina according to an announcement from head football coach Mike Houston on Wednesday.
 
North Carolinians strongly believe parents are the ultimately authority when it comes to educating their children, a new poll from the conservative-leaning Civitas Institute shows.
North Carolinians strongly believe parents are the ultimately authority when it comes to educating their children, a new poll from the conservative-leaning Civitas Institute shows.
 
Clutch free throw shooting down the stretch helped the ECU women's basketball team hold on for a 71-65 win over Memphis on Tuesday night inside Minges Coliseum.
Clutch free throw shooting down the stretch helped the ECU women's basketball team hold on for a 71-65 win over Memphis on Tuesday night inside Minges Coliseum.
 
ECU, Vidant doctors first in N.C. to treat brain tumors with new radiation procedure
ECU, Vidant doctors first in N.C. to treat brain tumors with new radiation procedure
 
East Carolina concludes its brief two-game homestand, welcoming No. 21 Houston to Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Wednesday.
East Carolina concludes its brief two-game homestand, welcoming No. 21 Houston to Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Wednesday.
 
Coming off a loss to league leaders UConn, the ECU women's basketball team will battle Memphis on Tuesday night inside Minges Coliseum.
Coming off a loss to league leaders UConn, the ECU women's basketball team will battle Memphis on Tuesday night inside Minges Coliseum.
 
North Carolina ranks 12th in the nation for how it prepares teachers to teach children to read, a new report shows.
North Carolina ranks 12th in the nation for how it prepares teachers to teach children to read, a new report shows.
 
After a tight first quarter, the ECU women's basketball team could not match the firepower of No. 3 UConn, falling 98-42 on Saturday afternoon inside Minges Coliseum.
After a tight first quarter, the ECU women's basketball team could not match the firepower of No. 3 UConn, falling 98-42 on Saturday afternoon inside Minges Coliseum.
 
As a kid, East Carolina student Lamar Gilchrist got to be in front of a camera. Now, he wants to be the one behind it.
As a kid, East Carolina student Lamar Gilchrist got to be in front of a camera. Now, he wants to be the one behind it.
 
Jayden Gardner had 27 points and 13 rebounds and J.J. Miles scored 21 points on sevens 3s as East Carolina defeated Tulane 81-62 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Jayden Gardner had 27 points and 13 rebounds and J.J. Miles scored 21 points on sevens 3s as East Carolina defeated Tulane 81-62 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
 
Ryan urges action, understanding as MLK keynote speaker
 
In New Hanover County, the possibility of selling the county-owned hospital has ignited a storm of gossip and conspiracy theories, pitted the county’s leaders against one another, and mobilized some 200 residents into attending a Save Our Hospital protest meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21.
In New Hanover County, the possibility of selling the county-owned hospital has ignited a storm of gossip and conspiracy theories, pitted the county’s leaders against one another, and mobilized some 200 residents into attending a Save Our Hospital protest meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21.
 
ECU’s Aleshia Hunt named state employee Larkins Award winner
 
East Carolina junior Alec Burleson earned his third preseason All-America honor after being selected as a first-teamer by D1Baseball the publication announced Tuesday morning.
East Carolina junior Alec Burleson earned his third preseason All-America honor after being selected as a first-teamer by D1Baseball the publication announced Tuesday morning.
 
Earlier this week, Judge David Lee convened a status conference with the plaintiffs and defendants from the ongoing Leandro v. State of North Carolina lawsuit.
Earlier this week, Judge David Lee convened a status conference with the plaintiffs and defendants from the ongoing Leandro v. State of North Carolina lawsuit.
 
Tyson Jolly scored 17 points and the first of his five 3-pointers kicked off a 10-0 run for the Mustangs as SMU pulled away from East Carolina 84-64 Wednesday night at Moody Coliseum.
Tyson Jolly scored 17 points and the first of his five 3-pointers kicked off a 10-0 run for the Mustangs as SMU pulled away from East Carolina 84-64 Wednesday night at Moody Coliseum.
 
Amy O. Cooke is the new publisher of Carolina Journal. She is also the new CEO for the John Locke Foundation.
Amy O. Cooke is the new publisher of Carolina Journal. She is also the new CEO for the John Locke Foundation.
 
A last second shot to tie the game came agonizingly close for the ECU women's basketball team, but the Pirates fell 58-56 to Tulsa on Tuesday night in the Reynolds Center.
A last second shot to tie the game came agonizingly close for the ECU women's basketball team, but the Pirates fell 58-56 to Tulsa on Tuesday night in the Reynolds Center.
 
The long-running Leandro case hasn’t led to a constitutional bombshell — as some experts feared — but, after years of waiting, presiding Judge David Lee has finally set the stage for action.
The long-running Leandro case hasn’t led to a constitutional bombshell — as some experts feared — but, after years of waiting, presiding Judge David Lee has finally set the stage for action.
 
Less than two weeks ago, East Carolina stunned SMU as freshman Tristen Newton sank the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds remaining to spring a 71-68 upset over the Mustangs inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Less than two weeks ago, East Carolina stunned SMU as freshman Tristen Newton sank the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds remaining to spring a 71-68 upset over the Mustangs inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
 
Postdoctoral scholar Janire Pascual-Gonzalez has her eyes on new ways to boost N.C. agriculture
Postdoctoral scholar Janire Pascual-Gonzalez has her eyes on new ways to boost N.C. agriculture
 
A Duke Energy lobbyist said Gov. Roy Cooper’s senior policy adviser, Ken Eudy, wasn’t truthful when making statements to a legislative committee investigating the Cooper administration’s role in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project and an associated $57.8 million discretionary fund.
A Duke Energy lobbyist said Gov. Roy Cooper’s senior policy adviser, Ken Eudy, wasn’t truthful when making statements to a legislative committee investigating the Cooper administration’s role in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project and an associated $57.8 million discretionary fund.
 
To promote dialogue across Beaufort County on issues of civil rights, poverty and race, Beaufort County Community College brought together local political, religious and community leaders for the second Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration on January 20.
To promote dialogue across Beaufort County on issues of civil rights, poverty and race, Beaufort County Community College brought together local political, religious and community leaders for the second Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration on January 20.
 
Twenty-five years ago, Robert Leandro and his mother, Kathleen Leandro, lent their name to one of the most significant education lawsuits in North Carolina history.
Twenty-five years ago, Robert Leandro and his mother, Kathleen Leandro, lent their name to one of the most significant education lawsuits in North Carolina history.
 
The East Carolina baseball team picked up its fourth preseason national ranking of the 2020 campaign after being tabbed No. 25 by Baseball America the publication announced Monday.
The East Carolina baseball team picked up its fourth preseason national ranking of the 2020 campaign after being tabbed No. 25 by Baseball America the publication announced Monday.
 
With both teams looking to get their first conference win of the year, the ECU women's basketball team will take on Tulsa on Tuesday evening to close a two-game road trip.
With both teams looking to get their first conference win of the year, the ECU women's basketball team will take on Tulsa on Tuesday evening to close a two-game road trip.
 
Despite one of its best shooting performances since the calendar turned to 2020, the ECU women's basketball team dropped a tough 72-63 contest to Houston on Sunday afternoon in the Fertitta Center.
Despite one of its best shooting performances since the calendar turned to 2020, the ECU women's basketball team dropped a tough 72-63 contest to Houston on Sunday afternoon in the Fertitta Center.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review.
 
Trevon Scott had another double-double, but it was another number in the box score - one on the other side of the ledger - that meant the most to him.
Trevon Scott had another double-double, but it was another number in the box score - one on the other side of the ledger - that meant the most to him.
 
Rural patients could get more access to dental care, as dental hygienists can now treat patients in high-need areas without direct supervision, the N.C. Rules Review Commission decided Thursday, Jan. 16.
Rural patients could get more access to dental care, as dental hygienists can now treat patients in high-need areas without direct supervision, the N.C. Rules Review Commission decided Thursday, Jan. 16.
 
Leaders of the University of North Carolina System are feeling “grim,” in the words of one official presentation, after state lawmakers’ latest one-day trip to Raleigh.
Leaders of the University of North Carolina System are feeling “grim,” in the words of one official presentation, after state lawmakers’ latest one-day trip to Raleigh.
 
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