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State Temporarily Assumes Control of Vance County Child Welfare Services Amid Safety Concerns

State Temporarily Assumes Control of Vance County Child Welfare Services Amid Safety Concerns

Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will temporarily take over leadership of child welfare services in Vance County beginning Wednesday, May 14, 2025, citing serious concerns about the county’s ability to provide adequate care and support to vulnerable children and families. The move, authorized under state law (N.C.G.S.…read more »

Governor Warns Vaccination Is Best Defense Against Omicron, Other COVID Variants

Governor Warns Vaccination Is Best Defense Against Omicron, Other COVID Variants

(GDN) — The COVID-19 variant known as “omicron” is likely heading for a town near you.  At Tuesday’s media briefing, Gov. Roy Cooper says it’s a stark reminder that North Carolina hasn’t defeated the pandemic. Cooper says getting more people vaccinated remains the way out of the pandemic. The governor says 13% of the state’s…read more »

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