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New psychiatry residency program aims to strengthen mental health care in North Carolina

WPTF StaffApr 25, 2025
New psychiatry residency program aims to strengthen mental health care in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A new initiative is working to broaden mental health services in Eastern North Carolina, focusing on rural areas and military families. But with a nationwide shortage of healthcare workers, how might…

Students and residents protest UNC’s coal plant over health and climate concerns

WPTF StaffApr 24, 2025
Students and residents protest UNC’s coal plant over health and climate concerns

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Dozens of students and Chapel Hill residents gathered to protest the continued operation of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s campus co-generation plant, calling for an end to the…

Duke researchers investigate fungal growth after Hurricane Helene

WPTF StaffApr 22, 2025
Duke researchers investigate fungal growth after Hurricane Helene

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Researchers from Duke University are conducting a study on fungal growth following Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The research involves collaboration between the Duke University School of Medicine, Pratt…

Statewide tributes pour in as North Carolinians mourn Pope Francis

WPTF StaffApr 21, 2025
Statewide tributes pour in as North Carolinians mourn Pope Francis

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Leaders across North Carolina are reacting to the news that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, as confirmed by the Vatican on Monday morning. Many are reflecting on…

Teeing off for a cause: NCFC raises over $45k at 20th annual golf tournament to support youth soccer

WPTF StaffApr 18, 2025
Teeing off for a cause: NCFC raises over $45k at 20th annual golf tournament to support youth soccer

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The North Carolina Football Club (NCFC) announced the group’s annual golf tournament generated more than $45,000 to expand opportunities for youth soccer. NCFC spokesperson Katherine Eberhardt says the tournament offered people…

North Carolina budget plan advances as Senate Republicans double down on tax cuts

North Carolina budget plan advances as Senate Republicans double down on tax cuts

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state that spends less than what the new Democratic governor requested and doubles…