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Many people across the Carolinas worry about climate change but rarely talk about it — and relatively few believe it will personally affect them. That’s according to Yale University’s 2024 Climate Opinion Map, which shows fewer than half of North Carolinians think climate change will impact them in the future.
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Layna Hong/WFAESocial prescribing is changing how health care is traditionally thought of by linking patients to community-based activities to address stress, loneliness and overall well-being. Through partnerships at hospitals and museums, Charlotte is beginning to explore how creative expression can support mental and physical health. We explore how social prescribing works and the research behind it. -
PexelsA recent survey shows that while North Carolinians are pessimistic about the nation’s political future, they are strongly united in support of constitutional checks and balances. They also oppose presidential overreach. And they say these feelings would influence their vote in the next election, including among members of both parties.
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Another week, another big banking jobs announcement for Charlotte. This time it came from the nation’s largest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase, which said it’s adding 400 jobs locally over the next couple of years in its commercial and investment bank, private bank, and consumer bank. The Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter’s Ashley Fahey joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy. -
A Mecklenburg County advocacy group says required 90-day reviews meant to move foster children toward permanent homes aren’t happening consistently. The county says it’s making changes. -
At this year's MerleFest, along with renowned bluegrass, newgrass and other traditional music performers, will be world-class artists blending a variety of genres, including pop, rock, soul, R&B and more. -
A bipartisan trio of state senators are sponsoring a bill to help more children and adults on Medicaid get oral health care. -
North Carolina originally passed its data center tax exemption in 2006. Gov. Josh Stein is calling for it to be changed or repealed, saying it belongs to a different time. -
With the North Carolina General Assembly back for its short session, leaders in the UNC System are asking lawmakers to provide hundreds of millions of dollars in enrollment funding.
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N.C. lawmakers reach a deal to fund Medicaid through the end of June. The town of Mooresville appeals a judges ruling that it release video of Mayor Chris Carney at town hall without pants. Candy company Ferrara plans a major expansion in S.C. Seventy thousand gallons of sewage and runoff spills into Lake Wylie.
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