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House and Senate Leaders Reach Agreement on Medicaid Expansion

March 7, 2023

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Last week, House and Senate leaders in the General Assembly announced an agreement to expand Medicaid.   In previous negotiations, Senate Republicans pushed for the repeal of certificate of need regulations, which require health providers to get … Read more

Borgs: Examining the Latest College Drinking Trend

March 7, 2023

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — College spring break season is at its peak, and binge-drinking and safety are at the forefront of law enforcement and healthcare providers’ minds. The latest drinking trend among college-aged people is something called black out rage … Read more

Alcohol-Free Bars are on the Rise in the Triangle 

March 7, 2023

CHAPEL HILL N.C.—Drinking alcoholic beverages might not be everyone’s cup or tea—or cup of spirits—more precisely. Now more than ever those who are are sober or sober curious can find drink options in the Triangle as alcohol free bars and … Read more

North Carolinians Advance in “American Idol”

March 7, 2023

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The next American Idol could be a Tar Heel.   North Carolinians Elijah McCormick and Ashley Tankard will be heading to the main stage in the musical contest. After wowing judges with their performances, both McCormick and … Read more