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Exploring Healthcare Challenges Faced by NC Immigrants

TL/DR - North Carolina has several programs aimed at aiding immigrant communities in accessing healthcare. However, a study by the Urban Institute and UNC Chapel Hill has found that barriers such as language differences, discrimination, and confusing eligibility rules can prevent immigrants from leveraging these services. The study also…
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Wake County Shelter Reopens for Dog and Cat Adoptions

TL/DR - The Wake County Animal Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, is resuming pet adoptions after a two-month closure due to a canine influenza outbreak. At the peak of the outbreak, 78 dogs were showing symptoms and four died. While the shelter is not yet accepting new animals or allowing the public to browse, potential adopters can make…
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Exclusive: Raleigh Single-Family Home Sold for $220,000

TL/DR - A house at 1600 Southgate Drive in Raleigh, built in 1969 and spanning 1,425 square feet, was sold for $220,000 on November 16, 2023. The property features a single-story design, a gable roof, and central heating and A/C. Other nearby homes on Southgate Drive and Red Quartz Drive were also sold between March 2022 and September 2023, with…
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Dr. Kimberly van Noort Voted 9th UNCA Chancellor Unanimously

TL/DR - Dr. Kimberly van Noort has been unanimously elected as chancellor of UNC Asheville by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, following her interim role since the start of 2023. She was chosen from a pool of over 130 applicants, following a national search and recommendation from a 13-member advisory committee and the UNCA…