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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

NC: Community Issues and Volunteering

En 2023, hubo más de 4000 muertes sospechosas de sobredosis en Carolina del Norte. (Adobe Stock)
Proyecto de NC aborda crisis de opioides con una red de apoyo unificada

En el condado de Robeson, la crisis de opioides está exponiendo la necesidad de un mayor apoyo a las adicciones. El Southeastern Prevention and …

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As of 2022, West Marion had a population of about 916, according to DataUSA. (Kristina Blokhin/Adobe Stock)
Local investment empowers rural NC communities

Rural areas often lack essential resources but one North Carolina community is proving how local action and investment can make a difference…

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En 2022, West Marion tenía una población de aproximadamente 916 habitantes, según DataUSA. (Kristina Blokhin/Adobe Stock)
Carolina del Norte: Inversiones locales empoderan a comunidades rurales

Las áreas rurales a menudo carecen de recursos esenciales, pero una comunidad de Carolina del Norte está demostrando cómo la acció…

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Veterans account for about 10% of the total population in North Carolina. (Adobe Stock)
VA Volunteer Transportation Network seeks drivers to support veterans

Veterans in North Carolina are in desperate need of reliable transportation and the Veterans Affairs Volunteer Transportation Network is reaching out …

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A lo largo de una década, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust ha invertido $107,5 millones en diez condados de Carolina del Norte, incluidos Beaufort, McDowell, Halifax, Rockingham, Burke, Edgecombe, Nash, Bladen, Columbus y Robeson.
Informe concluye que inversión a largo plazo en zonas rurales mejora los recursos

Un nuevo informe revela que invertir en zonas rurales puede mejorar los recursos esenciales para las personas que viven allí. A pesar de una …

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U.S. church membership was 73% when Gallup polling first measured it in 1937 and remained near 70% for the next six decades, before beginning a steady decline around the turn of the 21st century. (Matt Apps/Adobe Stock)
Former church buildings find new purpose in NC communities

In North Carolina, congregations are banding together to repurpose empty churches as community pillars to address issues like housing. According to …

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Nearly 2 million new cancer diagnoses are expected in 2023 in the U.S. (SEVENNINE_79/Adobe Stock)
Groups work to empower families with financial knowledge for navigating cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when people unite in support of those impacted by this prevalent disease. However, the financial burden that …

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Between 2020 and 2022, the number of North Carolinians experiencing unsheltered homelessness rose from 2,558 to 3,625. (Adobe Stock)
NC Nonprofit Receives Grant to Fight Homelessness

In North Carolina, five nonprofit groups are receiving a much-needed financial boost to help them with projects aimed at enhancing people's financial …

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More than 1,400 mayors across the country are members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, a nonpartisan group of leaders of cities with populations of 30,000 or larger. (Adobe Stock)
NC Mayor Addresses City Issues at National Conference

To fight such pressing issues as housing shortages and increasing crime rates in cities across the country, many of the nation's mayors are taking …

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NC Business Owners Recognized for Their Social Impact

An increasing number of North Carolina businesses are shifting toward social impact and sustainable business practices. James Montague, president …

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Camino Health Center in Charlotte provides regular mental-health trainings with a multicultural focus.(Ron Clark)
NC Community Center Educates Faith Leaders on Mental Health

A community program in Charlotte offers mental-health training to Spanish-speaking faith leaders. The goal is to reach Latino families in the region …

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Agricultural producers of color own over 73 million acres of farmland and rent or lease more than 21 million acres of farmland, according to a 2022 report from the Congressional Research Service. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Push to Reform Food Sector Through BIPOC, Immigrant-Owned Cooperatives

As more farm and food cooperatives pop up across North Carolina, advocates say they are creating a new model for food distribution and landownership …

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