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Coastal commission to adjust rules to comply with new laws
The commission that determines development rules and policies for the 20 coastal counties meets later this month to consider changes to align existing development rules with recently passed state laws, including new looser requirements for replacing or repairing damaged or destroyed docks. The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, during its...
Preventing a crisis: Federal 988 director sees NC counseling services up close
The federal director of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline had a look at some of the breadth of mental health emergency response in North Carolina on Thursday, visiting the crisis call center in Greenville and an outpatient clinic in Durham. The federally mandated 988 number has been available for calls and texts at no […]
NC Gov. Cooper to speak at DNC in Chicago
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will have a speaking role at next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, he said Thursday. Cooper was considered a potential vice presidential pick for Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris became the nominee after President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election bid in July.
Education groups push to change school suspension rules in NC
A coalition of groups focused on helping students and communities of color are pressing for changes to school suspension rules. The Freedom Hill Coalition launched its Represent Us! campaign Thursday in Raleigh. The Coalition, which is comprised of 14 separate groups, is calling on lawmakers and school boards to allow...
DMV Adds New Options To Self-Service Kiosks
CHARLOTTE – New services can now be accessed at the NCDMV self-service kiosks located at three different grocery stores across the state. At first, people using the kiosks could only renew their drivers license. Now, users can now pay property taxes on their vehicles and renew vehicle registrations. This...
North Carolina’s First-Ever Recreational Marijuana Store Opens in Three Weeks for Everyone 21+
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information In a historic milestone for North Carolina, the state’s first-ever recreational marijuana store is set to open in just three weeks, welcoming all adults aged 21 and older. Operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the marijuana “megastore” is located on tribal lands in the town of Cherokee. The outlet, named the Great Smoky … Continue reading The post North Carolina’s First-Ever Recreational Marijuana Store Opens in Three Weeks for Everyone 21+ appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
NCDHHS Announces $4.5 Million in Grant Opportunities for Community-Based Mental Health Initiatives
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is investing in programs that support mental well-being and recovery for North Carolinians and their families. The department on Aug. 15 announced three grant opportunities totaling $4.5 million that will support local partners in developing community-based initiatives to improve equitable access to mental health services, expand peer support services and strengthen family […] The post NCDHHS Announces $4.5 Million in Grant Opportunities for Community-Based Mental Health Initiatives first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cyclospora parasite illnesses have affected 28 NC counties, sickened more than 200 people
Twenty-eight counties in the state have reported cases of cyclospora parasite illnesses this year so far, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. But it still remains unclear the cause behind the more than 200 cases seen in the state. Wake County leads the way with 125...
John Faircloth, who represents Guilford County in State House of Representatives, resigns
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A long-time representative who represents part of the Piedmont Triad has tendered his resignation. John Faircloth (R-District 62) announced on Thursday that he was resigning from the North Carolina State House of Representatives. His resignation is effective Sept. 6. “I am eternally grateful to my family, friends, constituents, colleagues, and […]
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