After more than a year of criticism about their lack of community engagement, the Raleigh City Council has added a new way for people to participate in meetings.
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Wake County Teachers Worried, But Persistent
Wake County teachers are worried about the amount of time they have to teach, learning disparities, and students’ social and emotional health, according to this year’s Teacher Working Conditions Survey.
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More Than 3,600 N.C. Children Are Coping With the Death of a Caregiver During the Pandemic
Children who have lost caregivers are more likely to experience mental health problems and lower self-esteem. They’re also at higher risk of suicide, violence, sexual abuse, and exploitation.
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Duke Professor Part of Groundbreaking COVID-19 Research
A new scientific study identifies compounds that can block the spread of COVID-19.
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15 Minutes: Chavez Adams
The Raleigh lawyer was in a life-or-death situation last year after contracting COVID-19. At the ER, the doctor realized he was experiencing myocarditis and used a new type of heart pump to give his heart a rest—saving his life in the process.
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Duke Gardens to Reopen to the Public in June
It’s the first time the gardens have been open to the public in more than a year.
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Cooper Doesn’t Want You to Worry About Mask Tan Lines, Relaxes COVID Guidelines A Little More
Masks are still strongly encouraged in crowds and where social distancing is tough.
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Durham Leaders Are Working to Address Vaccination Disparities
The Bull City’s Black and Brown residents are getting vaccinated at much lower rates than white residents. The reasons lie with poverty, skepticism, and historical mistrust.
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Two Triangle Tech Experts Help Connect People With the COVID Vaccine
Colleagues from Durham’s Research Square Platform coordinated vaccination appointments when doses were scarce and apprehension was high.
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Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Put On Pause Due to Very Rare Possibility of Blood Clots
You’re more likely to experience blood clotting due to birth control, physicians say.