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NCDHHS Invests $4.5 million to expand NC Child Treatment Program, children's behavioral health
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently announced a $4.5 million investment in the NC Child Treatment Program, a statewide initiative to train mental health providers in trauma-informed treatment models for children with complex behavioral health needs. NCDHHS is investing to expand access to proven behavioral health treatments so young people and their families receive the support they need sooner, and in the communities where they live and learn. The investment is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen...
West Nile Virus cases on the rise in North Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C (WNCT) — Health officials with the State of North Carolina is reporting three cases of the West Nile Virus just this month, including one in Beaufort County. The virus is contracted from mosquitoes and the State Department of Health and Human Services is now investigating these cases. West Nile Virus is contracted from […]
Concerns grow over lack of EMS workers in Eastern North Carolina
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Across Eastern North Carolina, there’s growing concerns over the lack of EMS workers. The issue is affecting both volunteer and paid EMS workers, putting communities at risk. The shortage of workers is making it harder to respond to 911 calls. EMS Director of Lenoir County Murry Stroud said many rural […]
North Carolina, Delaware first in nation to begin voting
North Carolina is the first battleground state to begin the voting process, sending out absentee by mail ballots on Friday. Delaware is also first in the nation with a law of “60 days before Election Day.” The number of days ahead of the election to send out absentee by mail ballots in the other consensus battleground states is 50 in […] The post North Carolina, Delaware first in nation to begin voting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC landfill owner to pay for decades of pollution
An agreement has been reached between the Environmental Justice Community Action Network (EJCAN) and GFL, the owner of North Carolina’s largest landfill, addressing decades of pollution and environmental justice concerns in the predominantly Black and Latino neighborhood of Snow Hill. The agreement, filed in U.S. District Court for the...
Tender Hearts: York nonprofit brings hope to those in need
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – “Good to go. How about that?” In the middle of discarded toys, old lamps, and items people thought were no longer worth saving, Daniel Parton has found what he’s been searching for. “Anything I can find is good enough,” said Daniel. The lights and dishes are complimented and […]
The Week in Renewable Fights
1. York County, South Carolina – Silfab Solar’s efforts to build a solar panel factory in coastal South Carolina have become a nexus of fear politics in recent weeks, even as the community’s Republican congressman tries to assuage residents’ concerns. Members of the community are concerned about chemicals that will be used at the plant, which will be built near two schools. They also say they’re worried about the risk of fires or explosions. A town meeting about Silfab last week was hosted by Representative Ralph Norman and drew more than a hundred people. It turned into a fury...
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