NC partners with HBCUs to host mental health summit
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a summit on the mental health needs of minority college students.
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All N.C. food stamp recipients will continue to receive maximum benefits through February
North Carolina food stamp recipients will continue to receive the maximum benefit amount through February, regardless of their eligibility.
N.C. launches new child care and early learning data dashboard
A new dashboard from the North
Racial and ethnic disparities resurface with omicron surge
State officials say the surge of the omicron COVID-19 variant has led to the re-emergence of racial and ethnic disparities.
State urges vaccines and masking to maintain in-person learning
State officials are emphasizing the importance of vaccines and masking as tools to maintain in-person learning.
New funding announced to support access to COVID-19 vaccines
North Carolina has announced the next round of funding aimed at ensuring an equitable response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New state program helps families pay water bills
North Carolina has announced a new program offering financial assistance to help families pay water bills.
Head of North Carolina health department stepping down
Dr. Mandy Cohen, the head of North Carolina's health department and face of regular updates on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state for two years, is stepping down from her post, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday.
Latino vaccination rate now surpasses that of non-Hispanic residents
State health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services credit a steady increase in vaccinations among Latinos to targeted work in the communit