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As NC’s health leaders grapple with a maternal health crisis that’s particularly impactful for Black women—who are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women—midwives could play a huge role.
“I think maybe the most confounding mystery is why so many rural legislators vote to take taxpayer money out of their own public schools and send it to the large number of private schools in the city,” he said.
“Recently, we discovered that one of our school's water fountains was contaminated with lead. We swiftly resolved the issue, but no teacher or student should have to worry about their most basic needs, like access to clean water,” she said.
In a new interview, former president Donald Trump plays to anti-abortion advocates by stating he would allow states to enforce extreme abortion regulations during a second term.
Our goal is to examine the deep roots of the Black maternal health crisis in North Carolina, offer important resources, and amplify the personal stories behind the numbers.
For some students, the reality is a bit more complicated. Recent events and decisions at the university have left them feeling that the institution is not living up to its promise as a welcoming place for members of the LGBTQ community.
Despite bipartisan support, Republican leaders in Congress have blocked additional funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which will run out of money on May 1. Without it, most families in the program will lose a vital utility.
North Carolina celebrates 2025 Pride in June, August, and September this year. Here’s what you need to know about some of the biggest festivals and events.
North Carolina’s new loan repayment initiative aims to attract and retain primary care physicians in rural areas. North Carolina is taking bold steps to address the critical shortage of healthcare providers in its rural communities, which serve nearly one-third of the state’s population. Through its new loan repayment initiative, the state aims to attract and […]
People who care about democracy breathed a sigh of relief when a federal judge put a stop to this in early May, ordering the state to certify the rightful winner of the election, Justice Riggs.
Hendersonville, North Carolina, commemorates the 60th anniversary of the integration of its schools with a new film documenting the Black community’s thirst for education when "Color Beyond the Lines," a new film by David Weintraub and the Center for Cultural Preservation, premieres on June 21.
Small towns are having a hard time getting healthcare. A new program offers loan repayments for rural NC doctors.
by Good Info News Wire
| May 30, 2025