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A swarm of solar ‘bees’ are coming to western North Carolina community hubs 
An aerial view shows a cluster of solar panels near a building, surrounded by trees,displaying fall color.

By Katie Myers Grist Nearly two years ago, Hurricane Helene knocke...

Posted: July 18, 2026, 8:45 am
Oral health advocates try to unravel mystery of two NC budget paragraphs
Person in a medical smock holds an array of dental tools used by dentists: picks, mirrors, scrapers, etc. to preserve oral health. Oral health advocates have been trying to unravel mystery about language in the NC budget about Medicaid billing for oral health care in ambulatory surgery centers.

By Anne Blythe Key takeaways: People who pay close attention to th...

Posted: July 17, 2026, 8:22 am
Psychedelic-assisted therapy research gains traction with NC lawmakers, academics
A close-up, low-angle shot of three of the hallucinogenic / psychedelic mushroom plant Psilocybe semilanceata. Researchers and legislators are talking more about using psychedelics to treat PTSD and other mental health conditions.

By Skye Crawford Ben Ingraham wanted to be a doctor. He planned to...

Posted: July 16, 2026, 8:32 am


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