What does "news desert" mean for the community living there? And why do they matter to North Carolina and the country as a whole?
July 4, 2020
North Carolina Breaking News
Apex Real Estate Group Gives Teachers, Local Businesses, a Boost
North Carolina News Daily recently spoke with Ann Marie to find out how her team channeled their creativity to build their business, and support their community during this ongoing public health emergency.
A Guide to North Carolina Spay-and-Neuter Clinics to Help Your Pets
The first step to decreasing the number of homeless animals in North Carolina is for pet owners to spay and neuter their animals.
Daily Feed
Business
News Deserts: What Dying Newspapers Mean to You
What does "news desert" mean for the community living there? And why do they matter to North Carolina and the country as a whole?
News Deserts in America: The Fast Facts
As more newspapers and journalists disappear, many American communities become "news deserts."
UNC Business Event: Creating a Space for Black Entrepreneurs
On Wednesday, the Entrepreneurship Center at Kenan-Flagler hosted a virtual event called "Creating a Space for Black Entrepreneurs." Four entrepreneurs shared their experiences as black professionals and entrepreneurs.
Apex Real Estate Group Gives Teachers, Local Businesses, a Boost
North Carolina News Daily recently spoke with Ann Marie to find out how her team channeled their creativity to build their business, and support their community during this ongoing public health emergency.
Health
Rural Hospitals Hit Hard by COVID-19, Causing Many to Shut Down
As COVID-19 infection rates surge yet again, hospitals and healthcare systems are taking action. Yet many will not recover from the financial toll the virus is taking, especially our small and rural hospitals. According to the American Hospital Association, “Hospitals and health systems face catastrophic financial challenges in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
What Happens When Nurses Face Legal Action?
“Medicine is quite different today than in the early twentieth century…” “[S]o, too,” continues the N.C. Court of Appeals, “is the knowledge and skill of nurses in their varying fields and specializations.” But have those changes in medicine and nursing led to changes in the law? According to the Court of Appeals, they have not.
How Low Blood Sugar with Diabetes Increases Stroke Risk
If you experience low blood sugar levels at least 5 times each year and you have type 2 diabetes, you may want to talk to your doctor. New findings indicate frequent low blood sugar levels with type 2 diabetes increases the risk for cardiovascular events by 61%. The most common events include heart arrhythmia and stroke. Read on for tips to help get your blood sugar under control.
Explainer: Duke Energy, Coal Ash, Lawsuits and North Carolina
When you notice a social media headline about how environmental activists oppose Duke Energy over “coal ash,” it might not...