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UNC Health Infectious Disease Researcher Defends mRNA Vaccine Methods After Federal Funding Cuts

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2025 | Health, National, UNC

Following the criticism of mRNA vaccine strategies by federal leaders, UNC Health’s Dr. David Wohl shared why he supports the research.

U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee Took Voters’ Questions at A Carrboro Town Hall. Here Are Some Highlights

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 11, 2025 | National

U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee continued her series of town halls in North Carolina’s fourth...

North Carolina Senate Race Sets up as a Fight Over Who Would Be a Champion for the Middle Class

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 2, 2025 | Election, National, State

Democrats still in the dumps over last year’s elections have found cause for optimism in North Carolina in the 2026 U.S. Senate race.

Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Will Run For Senate In 2026

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 28, 2025 | Election, National, State

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner.

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley Plans To Run for Senate in North Carolina, With Trump’s Backing

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 24, 2025 | Election, National, State

Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate seat in North Carolina in 2026, with the blessing of President Donald Trump.

Efforts Helping Hillsborough’s Fairview Community Lose Federal Funding in GOP’s Bill

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 4, 2025 | Health, National, UNC

UNC’s Food Fitness Opportunity Research Collaborative shared how cuts to SNAP grants will affect its work to engage the Fairview neighborhood.

A Former Governor, a Trump and Many Others: Tillis Retirement Sets off NC Senate Seat Speculation

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 2, 2025 | Election, National, State

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ retirement announcement set off a scramble of successor speculation as it opens a seat in 2026’s midterms.

Town of Carrboro Named All-American City After National Competition

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 29, 2025 | Local Government, National

The Town of Carrboro won an All-American City award from the National Civic League Sunday evening after a weekend competition.

Hope Renovations CEO Talks Ways to ‘Fight’ After Federal Funding Deemed ‘Wasteful’ by Trump Administration

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 17, 2025 | National, Nonprofit

Exactly 13 months ago, Hope Renovations hosted the U.S. Labor Secretary to tout work done with a federal grant. But now, that money is gone.

UNC Researcher: Overhaul of CDC Vaccine Advisory Group Adds to ‘Incredibly Stressful’ Health Environment

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 16, 2025 | Health, National, UNC

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. announced one week ago he would shake...

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