A raccoon in Carrboro, NC tested positive for rabies after an encounter with dogs on Lilac Drive. Local authorities emphasize the importance of pet vaccinations and caution against interacting with wild animals.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has appointed seven regional directors to strengthen local DSS agencies and improve outcomes for children and families.

North Carolina's Health Department introduced a toolkit for states to manage medical debt, reflecting their success in involving all state hospitals to potentially relieve $4 billion in debt for citizens.