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Suicidal thoughts on the rise among NC students, survey shows
The 2021 North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey data shows an increase in suicidal thoughts and behaviors among students.
Duke Energy says Dan River facility was at half capacity during outages
Duke Energy officials say they are working to find out why winterization efforts failed at one of their Triad-area plants.
Aetna picked to operate North Carolina employee health plan
Molly Broad, UNC's first female system president, dies at 81
Molly Corbett Broad, the first female president of the University of North Carolina system and who later became a top advocate for U.S. higher education, has died at age 81.
Major Winston-Salem developer in dispute with city historic office over signage
A major Winston-Salem property developer is in a stalemate with the city’s historic preservation department.
Duke Energy apologizes for holiday blackouts
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North Carolina DMV increases hiring to shorten lines
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is increasing hiring to cut down on wait times at local offices.