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In a court motion filed Oct. 17, Planned Parenthood is asking a state court to block a law that prevents nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants from administering the abortion pill in North Carolina.
In a court motion filed Oct. 17, Planned Parenthood is asking a state court to block a law that prevents nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants from administering the abortion pill in North Carolina.
 
Two applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one fixed MRI scanner
Two applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one fixed MRI scanner
 
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has tried to restrict election observers several times over the past two years.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has tried to restrict election observers several times over the past two years.
 
A complaint filed with the N.C. State Board of Elections alleges that Republican state Senate candidate E.C. Sykes does not live in the district where he is running for office, as required by state law.
A complaint filed with the N.C. State Board of Elections alleges that Republican state Senate candidate E.C. Sykes does not live in the district where he is running for office, as required by state law.
 
Also, Democrats will likely start the night ahead in every statewide race
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the selfless, community-minded spirit of health professionals and volunteers in North Carolina communities during National Rural Health Day 2022.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the selfless, community-minded spirit of health professionals and volunteers in North Carolina communities during National Rural Health Day 2022.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is refreshing the COVID-19 dashboards to enhance design and user experience.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is refreshing the COVID-19 dashboards to enhance design and user experience.
 
Hundreds of people who allegedly committed election fraud were referred to the State Board of Elections in 2020
 
With only 22 days left until election day, efforts to get voters to the polls have ramped up. In-person early voting begins this week, on October 20th, making this the last time we will only have mail-in ballots available to speculate on the election results.
With only 22 days left until election day, efforts to get voters to the polls have ramped up. In-person early voting begins this week, on October 20th, making this the last time we will only have mail-in ballots available to speculate on the election results.
 
The University of North Carolina is urging the N.C. Supreme Court to step in and block a lower court ruling linked to student fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of North Carolina is urging the N.C. Supreme Court to step in and block a lower court ruling linked to student fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
In Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court can clarify what role state courts may take in the redistricting process
In Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court can clarify what role state courts may take in the redistricting process
 
N.C. legislative leaders' redistricting arguments would "wreak havoc" on American elections, according to a new brief filed at the U.S. Supreme Court by left-of-center critics.
N.C. legislative leaders' redistricting arguments would "wreak havoc" on American elections, according to a new brief filed at the U.S. Supreme Court by left-of-center critics.
 
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel ruled that a law enforcement officer "seized" a driver by parking behind that driver with blue lights flashing and blocking the driver's exit.
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel ruled that a law enforcement officer "seized" a driver by parking behind that driver with blue lights flashing and blocking the driver's exit.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled Dec. 7 for oral arguments in Moore v. Harper, the N.C. redistricting case that has attracted national attention.
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled Dec. 7 for oral arguments in Moore v. Harper, the N.C. redistricting case that has attracted national attention.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric death from flu for the 2022-2023 flu season
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric death from flu for the 2022-2023 flu season
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 and up
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 and up
 
On Oct. 13, the Wake County Superior Court ruled in favor of Republicans that at-large poll observers would have more flexibility than precinct-specific observers, but sided with the state’s board of elections that the absentee ballot deadline could be moved to a later date
On Oct. 13, the Wake County Superior Court ruled in favor of Republicans that at-large poll observers would have more flexibility than precinct-specific observers, but sided with the state’s board of elections that the absentee ballot deadline could be moved to a later date
 
The North Carolina House Committee on Advancing Women in STEM met on Oct. 12 to discuss the current framework for STEM fields in the state and ways forward to recruit and retain more women in these careers.
The North Carolina House Committee on Advancing Women in STEM met on Oct. 12 to discuss the current framework for STEM fields in the state and ways forward to recruit and retain more women in these careers.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2022-23 flu season.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2022-23 flu season.
 
On Oct. 12, the average gas price in North Carolina was $3.51, according to AAA. This was a 20-cent jump from the price one week before, on Oct. 5, when the average price was $3.31.
On Oct. 12, the average gas price in North Carolina was $3.51, according to AAA. This was a 20-cent jump from the price one week before, on Oct. 5, when the average price was $3.31.
 
With just weeks to go until the November midterm elections, both major political parties have their eyes on the North Carolina Supreme Court, where control of the court is up for grabs.
With just weeks to go until the November midterm elections, both major political parties have their eyes on the North Carolina Supreme Court, where control of the court is up for grabs.
 
In recent months, the Democrat-controlled North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) has been at odds with conservatives on a number of fronts, causing Republicans to accuse the board of partisanship.
In recent months, the Democrat-controlled North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) has been at odds with conservatives on a number of fronts, causing Republicans to accuse the board of partisanship.
 
With food prices rising, more North Carolina families with young children are using benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to access healthy, nutritious food.
With food prices rising, more North Carolina families with young children are using benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to access healthy, nutritious food.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for children 5 to 11, as well as testing and treatment options and annual flu shots.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters for children 5 to 11, as well as testing and treatment options and annual flu shots.
 
Billions of taxpayer dollars are expended on hurricane recovery in North Carolina
 
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services see a decrease in flu vaccinations compared to previous years and urge North Carolinians 6 months and older to get their flu shot before the end of October
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services see a decrease in flu vaccinations compared to previous years and urge North Carolinians 6 months and older to get their flu shot before the end of October
 
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss pushes to embrace free markets and tax cuts in face of energy and economic hardship
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss pushes to embrace free markets and tax cuts in face of energy and economic hardship
 
A unanimous ruling from the N.C. Court of Appeals permits a COVID-related breach-of-contract lawsuit to move forward against UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State.
A unanimous ruling from the N.C. Court of Appeals permits a COVID-related breach-of-contract lawsuit to move forward against UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters, testing and treatments, as well as the flu and monkeypox vaccines.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss updated COVID-19 boosters, testing and treatments, as well as the flu and monkeypox vaccines.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working collectively with more than 100 statewide partners to improve the health of all people of reproductive age, with a focus on infant mortality, maternal health and maternal mortality.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working collectively with more than 100 statewide partners to improve the health of all people of reproductive age, with a focus on infant mortality, maternal health and maternal mortality.
 
It will now be easier for parents to pay child support payments. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced payments can now be accepted through Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and PayPal, by credit card or debit card via phone at 1-855-702-2268
It will now be easier for parents to pay child support payments. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced payments can now be accepted through Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and PayPal, by credit card or debit card via phone at 1-855-702-2268
 
Eight organizations across the state will now be able to increase their recovery services, supports and accessibility for individuals with substance use disorders.
Eight organizations across the state will now be able to increase their recovery services, supports and accessibility for individuals with substance use disorders.
 
North Carolina has been awarded a $13.8 million federal grant to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities access inclusive jobs with competitive wages and benefits.
North Carolina has been awarded a $13.8 million federal grant to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities access inclusive jobs with competitive wages and benefits.
 
Health officials from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the state’s first death this year associated with West Nile virus. To protect the family's privacy, no other information regarding the deceased will be provided.
Health officials from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the state’s first death this year associated with West Nile virus. To protect the family's privacy, no other information regarding the deceased will be provided.
 
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