Orange County Celebrates Its Values With Groundbreaking of Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 23, 2026 | Health, Local Government The Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center in Hillsborough will blend tailored mental health treatment with a therapeutic atmosphere. Read More
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center Set for Oct. 22 Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 17, 2026 | Health, Local Government Orange County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center... Read More
‘To Make a More Equitable and Just World’: Binkley Baptist Church Tackles Medical Debt to Honor Former Pastor Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 29, 2026 | Health, Nonprofit Chapel Hill’s Binkley Baptist Church has launched an effort to erase $1 million in local medical debt, in honor of their former pastor. Read More
Orange County Reports Rabid Skunk After Altercation in Mebane Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 17, 2026 | Animals, Health, Safety Orange County Animal Services has confirmed a positive rabies test on a skunk seen in Mebane... Read More
Carolina Hurricanes Star Seth Jarvis Partners with UNC Children’s Hospital for Facility Dog Program Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 16, 2026 | Health, UNC Carolina Hurricanes star and Stanley Cup champion Seth Jarvis has made a donation to UNC... Read More
‘A Beautiful and Lasting Tribute’: New Orange County Crisis Diversion Center Named in Jamezetta Bedford’s Honor Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 4, 2026 | Development, Health, Local Government Jamezetta Bedford’s Orange County commissioner colleagues recently dedicated the future crisis diversion facility in her honor and memory. Read More
UNC School of Social Work Prepares for New Undergraduate Degree Program Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 20, 2026 | Health, UNC The UNC School of Social Work earned approval to add an undergraduate major for social work this summer, setting up its launch in Fall 2027. Read More
UNC Health Expands, Rebrands Venture Capital Efforts of Emerging Tech Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 18, 2026 | Business, Health, Technology The statewide healthcare system announced Rex Health Ventures platform is now UNC Health Ventures and will use $125 million to invest in emerging health tech companies. Read More
Hillsborough Boil Water Advisory Lifted on Monday Following Water Main Break Posted by Henry Taylor | Aug 17, 2026 | Health, Safety Affected residents should boil water for drinking, cooking or brushing teeth as a precaution. Read More
UNC’s Comprehensive Cancer Center Receives $20 Million Donation to Expand Research Posted by Emma Cooke | Aug 10, 2026 | Health, Higher Education, UNC UNC’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is looking to further its reputation as a leader in innovative cancer research. Read More