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DTH Photo Illustration. Gov. Roy Cooper's new behavioral health plan highlights what a pressing issue declining mental health has become in North Carolina.

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Cooper releases $1 billion behavioral health plan, requires legislature approval

By Arwen Helms | Mar. 21

Gov. Roy Cooper’s new behavioral health plan, released on March 8, aims to invest $1 billion to address North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis, according to a press release. The plan focuses on increasing the availability of behavioral health services, implementing systems to support people in crisis and using technology to enable better health access and outcomes.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop set for March 27 opening for Franklin Street location

By Arwen Helms | Feb. 27

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, a Delaware-based chain, is set to open a location in Chapel Hill at 127 E. Franklin St. on March 9. The location will be between Blue Horn Lounge and Cold Stone Creamery.

Teachers reflect as vacancies, attrition in NC education system continue

By Arwen Helms | Feb. 19

According to recent data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, teachers are staying in the classroom at rates comparable to previous years. Though teacher vacancies at the beginning and 40-day mark of the school year are higher, the difference might not represent an actual change in vacancy rates, but a change in reporting methods to more accurately reflect the state of the teaching profession.

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Cooper releases $1 billion behavioral health plan, requires legislature approval

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop set for March 27 opening for Franklin Street location

Teachers reflect as vacancies, attrition in NC education system continue

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