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(AP) Scientists are setting out to collect genetic material from 500,000 people of African ancestry to create what they believe will be the world's largest database of genomic information from the population. The hope is to build a new "reference genome" - a template to compare to full sets of DNA from individuals - and better understand genetic variants that affect Black people. It could eventually translate into new medicines

Open enrollment for Medicare opens Sunday, and seniors could have dozens of options. During the enrollment period, which ends Dec. 7, people will have the opportunity to choose between traditional Medicare and privately run Medicare Advantage plans in their area, as well as prescription drug plans. But research shows that most people don't bother shopping. The non-profit KFF analyzed a national survey of people with Medicare and found that only

CHINA GROVE, N.C. (AP) - Police in North Carolina are investigating the death of a man who officers say was mistaken for a training dummy before being recovered at an abandoned log cabin. China Grove police officers responded Oct. 10 to a report of a body and found 34-year-old Robert Paul Owens dead, police said in a news release on Tuesday. During the investigation, police said officers learned that a

Tyria Bourda Staff Writer The North Carolina State Fair is finally here! Open October 12th through 22nd, fairgoers can expect a slew of rides, local vendors from across the state, great food, music, agriculture, shopping, and more.   The North Carolina State Fair is the largest 11-day event in North Carolina, attracting more than 800,000 attendees. The Fair hosts many diverse musical acts, numerous food vendors, games booths and carnival

RALEIGH - Last week, Governor Roy Cooper led a 35-person North Carolina delegation to Japan for the annual Southeastern United States/Japan (SEUS/Japan) Economic Development Conference in Tokyo. The Governor held productive meetings with major business leaders and worked to recruit more good-paying jobs to North Carolina in advance of next year's SEUS/Japan Economic Development Conference to be held in Charlotte. "We're grateful for the opportunity to strengthen our economic partnership

(AP) Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to sell part of its business as it attempts to restructure while dealing with losses and opioid-related lawsuits. The company said Rite Aid stores will continue to fill prescriptions, and customers will still be able to visit its locations or shop online while it goes through its voluntary Chapter 11 process. But that process also will allow it to speed

By Jason Lindsay - Staff Writer Food safety issues are increasing at an alarming rate throughout the United States. In the last week, health advisories have been issued concerning "Ready to Eat Ham." A company in CA produced these hams. Products processed just at the end of September were found with a bacteria called Listeria. This parasite moves through the cells of mammals permitting flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills, muscle

The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness is thrilled to announce the receipt of a substantial grant from the Oak Foundation, a philanthropic foundation committed to addressing pressing global challenges. This grant will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to eradicate homelessness across North Carolina. Oak Foundation's generous contribution of $250,000 underscores their dedication to fostering sustainable solutions for one of society's most pressing issues. This grant will

NEW YORK (AP) - The Lexington Candy Shop in New York City has served burgers, fries and shakes to hungry patrons for decades. Last remodeled in 1948, the diner is the definition of old-fashioned. But that hasn't stopped it from getting a wave of new fans. In August 2022, this old school business met the new world when Nicolas Heller, a TikToker and Instagrammer with 1.2 million followers known as