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Grant to help produce more minority nurses
The William Randolph Hearst Foundations recently awarded the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing (SON) in the College of Health and Human Services a $100,000 grant to support diverse and minority graduate students enrolled in
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Local agency joins push to help older foster children
“Success Beyond 18” was kicked off last week on Capitol Hill. The national campaign aims to create a better path for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood. The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities
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Bill could save students’ lives
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is encouraging the North Carolina General Assembly to pass House Bill 824. Introduced by Reps. Glazier, Murry, Holloway, and Fulghum, the bill would require public schools
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Community invited to discuss mental health
The Mental Health Association in Forsyth County will hold its second public forum of the year on Wednesday, May 22 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at The Enrichment Center, 1006 S. Marshall St. The event is
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WFU Medicine School popular among students
Wake Forest School of Medicine is the fourth most selective medical school in the country, according to a ranking released this week by U.S. News & World Report. The School of Medicine, part of
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Safe Bikeways
Judi Wallace helps Trinity Lawson secure her helmet Saturday during the dedication program for the new “Safety Town” bike training course at the intersection of North Cherry Street and Northwest Crawford Place (next to
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Williams: Ill should have right to end their life
Montel Williams advocates for end-of-life choice, including aid in dying, in the spring issue of Compassion & Choices Magazine. The former Emmy-winning talk show host, who revealed in 1999 that he has multiple sclerosis
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Shoppers given opportunity to support troops
Harris Teeter has launched a donation card campaign to support both the United Service Organizations (USO) and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), two organizations committed to supporting troops and their families. During the month of
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Postal carriers to accept food donations Saturday
The 21st annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive – the nation’s largest annual one-day food collection event – will take place May 11. The Postal Service is urging customers
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