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NCDHHS celebrates 3 years of 988 hotline
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) celebrates three years of the 988 Suicide and Crisis ...
Medical alert: Rural hospitals face closure under Medicaid cuts
More than 60 million Americans get their health care from rural hospitals, which in many states can be the lifeblood of a community. They are not only the primary source of emergency, preventive, and ...
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North Carolina’s 988 lifeline sees surge in crisis calls, offers help
North Carolina's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline sees dramatic increase in calls, chats, and texts. Learn about the crisis services available.
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After failing to pass last year, councilman wants to re-approach downtown public camping ordinance
A measure proposed by a city council member last year is poised to come back again to address homeless activity and “public ...
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Report Finds Pennsylvanians Tossed 13 Disposable Vapes Every Minute in 2023, Raising Alarm Over Toxic Waste
As new bans on disposable vapes roll out in North Carolina and the United Kingdom, a new report from PennPIRG Education Fund and PennEnvironment Research & Policy ...
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Before Tropical Depression Chantal Swamped Hillsborough, the Town Had Been Counting on FEMA
The Trump administration canceled a FEMA program in April that would have funded upgrades to protect the town from flooding.
NC 1 of 20 states suing FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters
Twenty Democratic-led states filed suit against FEMA, challenging the elimination of a long-running grant program that helps communities guard against damage from natural disasters.