UNC Health Tightens Rules on Children, Sick Visitors Over Respiratory Infection Risks Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 31, 2023 | Health, State, UNC Starting on Tuesday morning, UNC Health locations in Orange and Chatham counties will have temporary restrictions on young visitors. Read More
Water Main Break Causes Lane Closure, Hours-Long Shut-Off in Hillsborough Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 28, 2023 | Health, Local Government, Traffic A water main break and faulty valve led to several Hillsborough residents’ water being shut... Read More
North Carolina Medicaid Expansion Enrollment Reached 280,000 in First Weeks of Program Posted by Associated Press | Dec 21, 2023 | Health, State Government Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The number of North Carolina residents enrolled in Medicaid under... Read More
Rabid Skunk Marks Seventh Case in Orange County For 2023 Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 19, 2023 | Health, Local Government, Safety Orange County Animal Services reported its second positive rabies case in the span of two weeks on... Read More
‘As Generous As They Come’: Eric Montross Leaves Impact Through Cancer Research Philanthropy Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 19, 2023 | Health, Nonprofit, UNC Sports With the news of Eric Montross’ passing on Sunday, hundreds and hundreds of people shared thoughts... Read More
North Carolina Gov. Cooper Says Medicaid Expansion and Other Investments Made 2023 a Big Year Posted by Associated Press | Dec 17, 2023 | Health, State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON As Republicans used their legislative heft in 2023 to enact more... Read More
Animal Services: Rabid Raccoon Recently Found in Durham Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 14, 2023 | Health, Local Government, Safety Orange County Animal Services alerted the community to a positive rabies test on Thursday from a racoon near the county line. Read More
Medicaid Expansion Starts in N.C.; Orange County Officials Share What to Do Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 1, 2023 | Health, Instagram, State, State Government After years of debate and months of planning a rollout across the state, Medicaid expansion is officially in effect for North Carolina. Read More
Orange County Reports Fifth Positive Rabies Test of 2023 Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 20, 2023 | Health, Local Government, Safety Orange County Animal Services reported a positive rabies case – the fourth of 2023 – involving a skunk in Hurdle Mills. Read More
North Carolina Medicaid Expansion Still Set for Dec. 1 Start as Federal Regulators Give Final OK Posted by Associated Press | Oct 16, 2023 | Health, State Government Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Federal regulators have given their final approval for North... Read More