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Former DNC chair praises South Carolina Republican for refusing to redraw the maps at Trump’s urging
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May 12 • 11:39 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
North Carolinian among hantavirus cruise passengers being monitored in Nebraska; state health officials say risk of infection remains low

RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY) — A North Carolinian was among the passengers evacuated from the cruise ship hit by the hantavirus outbreak. North Carolina leaders and health officials said there are currentl…

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May 12 • 11:34 PM EDT • Health • wavy.com
South Carolina Republicans defy Trump’s demands for redistricting

Republican leader acknowledges ‘likely consequences’ for resisting US president’s demands to redraw map

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May 12 • 5:46 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
South Carolina state Senate rejects effort to tackle redistricting despite pressure from Trump

Five Republican lawmakers defected and voted against a plan to extend their legislative session in order to carve up the state’s lone Democratic U.S. House district.

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May 12 • 5:19 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat

Rep. James E. Clyburn has long been a power broker in the Democratic Party. A state Senate leader had warned that a new map could backfire for the GOP.

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May 12 • 5:03 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
SC GOP announces plans to file a federal lawsuit to close primaries

The South Carolina Republican Party is planning on filing a federal lawsuit to require partisan voter registration and close state primary elections.

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May 12 • 1:59 PM EDT • Politics • greenvilleonline.com
The Panthers strength of schedule for the 2026 season

The Carolina Panthers are trying to ascend, but their 2026 schedule does them no favors.

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May 12 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Coastal Carolina University alum is on Broadway national tour

A Coastal Carolina University alum is living his dream on a Broadway national tour, two years after earning his bachelor of fine arts in musical theatre.

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May 12 • 7:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • myhorrynews.com
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Flat Rock Cinema celebrates 20 years of movies, music and community

As it hits a 20-year milestone, Flat Rock Cinema continues to serve as a unique entertainment destination, offering movies, live comedy, and concerts in a historic North Carolina setting.

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May 11 • 4:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • foxcarolina.com
Alan Wilson says affordability a top issue for SC voters this year

Attorney General Alan Wilson made a campaign stop at the Clock of Greer as he runs to be the next governor of South Carolina.

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May 11 • 3:18 PM EDT • Politics • greenvilleonline.com
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Alex and Ani founder alleges misuse of family’s R.I. business assets

Jewelry designer Carolyn Rafaelian filed a lawsuit to resolve what court files describe as “a family shareholder dispute”.

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May 11 • 1:16 PM EDT • Business • bostonglobe.com
Worth the drive: Scott’s Bar-B-Que in Hemingway

Scott's Bar-B-Que in Hemingway, South Carolina is worth the drive out to the middle of no where.

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May 11 • 11:03 AM EDT • Entertainment • myhorrynews.com
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UNC Health plans Wilmington hospital

UNC Health plans to create a community hospital on a 62-acre proposed site in New Hanover County, pending regulatory approvals, according to an announcement Monday morning. “Planned for the southeast corner of South 17th Street and Shipyard Boulevard, the site was selected for its accessibility and its geographic infill capacity in serving a rapidly growing region,” according to the release. “This project marks a significant step forward in UNC Health’s commitment to improving access to primary care and specialty care closer to home.” Officials said the proposed hospital would offer a range of specialties, including emergency care, cardiology, oncology, OBGYN and more. While the not-for-profit, state-owned health system’s officials are planning the hospital, the proposal still requires state approval through North Carolina’s certificate of need (CON) process before it can become a reality. UNC Health is targeting an opening date of 2030, the release stated, and “will continue to engage openly with local community leaders and residents and share updates as plans evolve and progress is made towards achieving CON approval.” The state’s CON law requires healthcare providers to obtain a CON from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services before developing or offering what the department’s website dubs “a new institutional health service.” The term encompasses a wide range of facilities, including hospitals. The news of UNC Health’s Wilmington plans follows the recent addition of Ernie Bovio to UNC Health. Bovio, who had served as president of the Novant Health Coastal Region since 2024, became regional president of UNC Health’s Southeast Coastal Region in April. “This is an important first step in our commitment to ensuring that families in Wilmington and the surrounding areas have access to the high-quality, compassionate care they deserve – right here at home,” Bovio stated in the release. “As I’ve listened to my own neighbors and community members across the region, I’ve heard a clear message: Wilmington is ready for more choice in healthcare – and UNC Health is ready to deliver it.” According to the release, Wilmington Health – one of the largest independent, physician-owned practices in Southeastern North Carolina – also supports the project, and its providers are expected to participate on the medical staff of the new facility. “Wilmington Health has served this community for more than 50 years, and we know firsthand that our patients are interested in choice,” stated Jeff James, CEO of Wilmington Health, in the release. “We strongly support UNC Health’s plan to bring a new community hospital to our region – closing critical gaps in specialty care and ensuring families across our region have options to access the services they need, right here at home.”

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May 11 • 10:24 AM EDT • Health • wilmingtonbiz.com
Carolina’s Cap Comparison: Wide Receivers

How much money are the Panthers spending on wide receivers compared to the rest of the NFL?

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May 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Perspective | What North Carolina gets right about workforce: Progress beyond politics

In North Carolina, workforce is a shared responsibility between educators and employers that works best when it rises above politics.

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May 11 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • ednc.org
Caring Beyond the Bedside: Carolyn Glover's Story from Nurse to Educator to Volunteer

Carolyn Glover spent years in nursing before transitioning to nursing education at Gaston College, where she shaped the careers of hundreds of nurses. Now a CaroMont Health volunteer, Glover continues to give back to the community she has always called home.

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May 10 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • caromonthealth.org
Popular North Carolina sausage brand pausing production; USDA cites health violations

WRAL News has learned that Neese's Sausage in Greensboro has been shut down and will pause operations. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the shutdown is over pending health violations and a lack of USDA inspectors.

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May 10 • 6:25 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
Hurricanes rolling in NHL playoffs. Next is another long between-rounds rest

Carolina will face the Montreal-Buffalo winner, a series running through at least Thursday.

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May 10 • 3:33 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Panthers find reason to worry about Xavier Legette

Carolina might have a problem.

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May 10 • 1:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Hurricanes sweep Flyers 3-2 in OT, advance to Eastern Conference finals

Carolina has not lost in eight playoff games.

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May 10 • 8:47 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Big donors backed Harris in 2024. For 2028, they're not so sure

Though few in the party want to criticize Harris, few appear ready to endorse her. Conversations about her prospects often come down to one thing: Democrats' anxiety about winning.

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May 10 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Business leaders use their voices to advocate for child care

North Carolina's business leaders are joining forces to advocate for a child care subsidy reimbursement floor.

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May 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • ednc.org
Panthers' rookie OT Monroe Freeling growing into NFL role

Already about 10-15 pounds heavier than when he played at Georgia, Carolina's first-round draft pick is focused on adding strength.

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May 9 • 4:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scenes from a UNCW business school commencement ceremony

The University of North Carolina Wilmington's Cameron School of Business held a commencement ceremony at Trask Coliseum on May 9, 2026.

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May 9 • 1:55 PM EDT • Business • starnewsonline.com
Alex and Ani founder embroiled in family dispute. What she alleges

Carolyn Rafaelian alleges that sister Rebecca Rafaelian Caruolo and her company Air & Anchor are misappropriating the business their father started.

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May 9 • 1:31 PM EDT • Business • providencejournal.com
Where to watch Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game 4 NHL playoffs: Live stream, start time, odds, TV channel for Saturday, May 9

The Hurricanes can sweep their second-round playoff series with the Flyers with a victory in Game 4.

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May 9 • 11:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Flyers-Hurricanes Game 4: Lines, Notes, & How to Watch

The Philadelphia Flyers (0-3, 4-5) face elimination on Saturday when they host the Carolina Hurricanes (3-0, 7-0) at Xfinity Mobile […] The post Flyers-Hurricanes Game 4: Lines, Notes, & How to Watch appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.

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May 9 • 9:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Proposed NC constitutional amendment would ban corporate political spending

A North Carolina lawmaker wants voters to decide whether corporations should be allowed to spend money to influence elections in the state.

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May 8 • 5:33 PM EDT • Politics • cbs17.com
Op/Ed: Small Businesses Deserve Better Health Coverage Choices in N.C.

For years, one of the most consistent concerns heard from North Carolina small businesses is the rising cost of health coverage. Small businesses want to do right by their employees and offer competitive benefits. But unlike large employers, they often lack the size and purchasing power needed to negotiate better rates and manage risk, leaving them more exposed to premium increases.

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May 8 • 3:16 PM EDT • Business • businessnc.com
Upstate business to lay off over a hundred employees

A business in Spartanburg, South Carolina has announced the layoff of over a hundred employees this summer.

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May 8 • 3:11 PM EDT • Business • wyff4.com
Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia changes his approach on mental health amid cancer battle

Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia is fighting Stage-4 colorectal cancer, sharing an emotional story about family, mental health, and his battle ahead.

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May 8 • 1:26 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
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As federal government pulls back, Colorado charts independent course with vaccines

As state leaders change laws to make vaccines more accessible, a coalition of doctors, public health advocates and everyday Coloradans is trying to start a public conversation about their importance.

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May 8 • 11:07 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Padua lacrosse freshman wins Week 6 Delaware Online Athlete of the Week, presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists

Caroline Meko won an online vote over four other nominees.

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May 8 • 10:39 AM EDT • Sports • delawareonline.com
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Hurricanes beat the Flyers 4-1 in Game 3, take a 3-0 series lead

The win puts Carolina within one game of a second straight postseason series sweep.

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May 8 • 9:06 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Player availability report, presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute: Orlando Pride vs North Carolina Courage

Here is this week's player availability report, presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, for Friday's home match vs North Carolina Courage

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May 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • orlandocitysc.com
NC loses abortion clinic as pressures mount on providers

The closure of A Woman’s Choice in Greensboro highlights the financial and operational strain providers face under tighter abortion restrictions.

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May 8 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Carolina visits Philadelphia with 3-0 series lead

Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT LINE: Hurricanes -188, Flyers +156; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Hurricanes lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Thursday for the eighth time this season.

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May 8 • 4:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen joins ultra-rare goalie club vs. Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen broke multiple major records in the Game 3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

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May 8 • 12:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Canes Stay Perfect: Hurricanes 4, Flyers 1

The Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning their ways with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night in the Xfinity Mobil Arena. The Canes remain undefeated in postseason play and now lead this second round series, 3-0. They are 7-0 overall in these playoffs. Going back to the regular season, they have won […]

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May 7 • 11:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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‘Coaches can change everything’: NC bill would require mental health training for coaches

North Carolina lawmakers are considering a proposal that would require some youth sports coaches to complete mental health training to recognize warning signs, respond to student crises and connect athletes with care.

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May 7 • 4:25 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
April sports betting in North Carolina up 6% over previous year
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May 7 • 11:37 AM EDT • Sports • wral.com
UMass Chan Reverse Science Fair has Worcester high schoolers judging grad students, postdocs

The classic science fair format was flipped at UMass Chan as Worcester high school students judged research posters by graduate students and postdocs.

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May 7 • 9:42 AM EDT • Science • umassmed.edu
Eagles Earn Doubles Point, but Season Ends in UTR Sports NIT Quarterfinals

ROME, Ga. – After a strong start in doubles play, the fifth-seeded North Carolina Central men's tennis team concluded its season with a 4-1 loss to fourth-seeded Chattanooga in the quarterfinals of the UTR Sports NIT Championship at the Rome Tennis Center on Wednesday evening.

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May 6 • 6:00 PM EDT • Sports • nccueaglepride.com
No. 4 Men’s Tennis Downs No. 5 NC Central 4-1; Advances to UTR Sports NIT Semifinals

ROME, Ga. (May 6, 2026) – The No. 4 seed Chattanooga Mocs men's tennis team earned an impressive 4-1 victory over No. 5 North Carolina Central during the quarterfinal round of the 2026 UTR Sports NIT Championship on Wednesday afternoon inside the Rome Tennis Center in Rome, Ga.

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May 6 • 4:29 PM EDT • Sports • gomocs.com
Jack Bass, Dean of South Carolina Political Journalism, Dies at 91

In articles and books, he wrote about the rapid racial, political and economic changes that transformed his state — and the South as a whole.

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May 6 • 4:25 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
CEA Retail + Hospitality Winner: Biggers blends produce, entertainment

Biggers Market’s roots run deep, tracing back to the 1940s when founder and partner Sven Wallin’s grandfather, alongside his brothers, opened Biggers Brothers, a family-run produce business in Charlotte. Decades later, the family’s reputation for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables lives on. In 2010, Wallin opened Biggers Market, building on a reputation that endured for the past 16 years. “I learned a lot about my grandfather, who passed away when my mother was young, through my uncle. The one thing that is ingrained in me is my grandfather’s willingness to go the extra mile for a better product, not settling for what’s easy, but finding what is better,” said Wallin. “He taught me the importance of name and reputation. If your name was on it, it had better be right. Word-of-mouth was always very important to gain a good reputation.” So was hard work. Entrepreneurialism has always been central to Biggers Market’s identity, Wallin said. In high school, Wallin worked at a produce stand in Charlotte, an experience that shaped how he thought about food. “I realized all produce was not created equal, and we could focus on freshness, seasonality and flavor. Grocery stores were convenient, but the produce often didn’t have the same taste or quality,” he said. As a college graduate without a paying job, Wallin took a leap and opened a 20-by-30-foot roadside stand with just three employees. “It was so small we had to put tables with umbrellas out in the yard to accommodate everything. We didn’t have pallet jacks or forklifts to unload the trucks. We would form a line and toss watermelons to get them to where they needed to go,” he recalled. In year two, Wallin opened a market on Carolina Beach Road, still in operation today but larger, and later on Market Street, setting up tents for extra space. In 2019, the sale of the land forced a hunt for a new property, and Wallin landed on his current location at 6250 Market St. “We had ambitions beyond produce,” he said. “We wanted this market to be a place that felt different from a typical grocery store.” In 2024, Wallin added his kitchen to the Biggers brand. “I’ve blurred the lines of a market and a grocery store,” Wallin said. “It’s a place where you can shop, eat, have a drink and listen to live music with friends and family. It’s a mix of retail and social experiences cultivated over time.” What hasn’t changed, however, is Wallin’s Southern hospitality, a strong sense of pride, purpose and responsibility and a commitment to seasonality. Spring brings the garden center to life with herbs, veggie plants and jumbo ferns. Summer leans heavily into produce. Fall brings the pumpkin patch, and winter hosts a Christmas market. “It means a lot to have what we’ve built recognized, especially in Wilmington. There’s a lot that goes into the business from our team. And that’s something we’re genuinely grateful for,” Wallin said. With plans underway for a new larger Carolina Beach Road location, Wallin continues to look ahead. “It’s an opportunity to build another market from the ground up and continue growing what we’ve been doing,” he said. “We’ve been through development before, so we understand what it takes.”

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May 6 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • wilmingtonbiz.com
Carolina’s Cap Comparison: Running Backs

How much money are the Panthers spending on running backs compared to the rest of the NFL?

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May 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Report: NC among states with highest safety rated hospitals

A newly released report on hospital safety grades shows North Carolina is among the states with the highest percentage of top ratings.

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May 6 • 6:57 AM EDT • Health • wral.com
Who is all-time greatest North Carolina girls high school basketball player?

From Shea Ralph to Sarah Strong, these 10 players have defined North Carolina girls high school hoops.

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May 5 • 8:21 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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Mental Health Awareness Month highlights rising needs across western North Carolina

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Nearly 30 million people across the U.S lack access to affordable, comprehensive mental health and substance treatment.

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May 5 • 5:03 PM EDT • Health • wlos.com
Lindsey Graham says he believes war in Iran is coming to an end

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, addressed the war in Iran during a recent campaign stop at the Westin Poinsett hostel in Greenville.

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May 5 • 4:32 PM EDT • Politics • greenvilleonline.com
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GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards’s office acknowledges Ethics Committee investigation

A spokesman for the North Carolina congressman said he welcomes a chance to refute allegations regarding his conduct toward female staffers.

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May 5 • 2:06 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Mountain Amateur Athletics Club announces winners of 64th WNC Sports Awards Banquet

The Mountain Amateur Athletics Club honored WNC's top high school student-athletes in its 64th annual awards banquet on May 3.

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May 5 • 2:02 PM EDT • Sports • citizen-times.com
UNC Health Rex launches new mobile mammography unit in 21 counties

A new UNC Health Rex mobile unit aims to bring mammograms directly to patients across North Carolina.

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May 5 • 1:03 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
Data center opposition is 'catching a fire' across North Carolina politics

As North Carolina localities consider data center projects or halt development with moratoriums, their decisions are having political repercussions.

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May 5 • 12:12 PM EDT • Politics • vpm.org
No. 4 Men’s Tennis Opens UTR Sports NIT Championship Against No. 5 NC Central on Wednesday

CHATTANOOGA (May 5, 2026) – The No. 4 seed Chattanooga Mocs men's tennis team will kick off its UTR Sports NIT Championship title defense with an opening round quarterfinal matchup against No. 5 North Carolina Central on Wednesday afternoon at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College in Rome, Ga.

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May 5 • 10:36 AM EDT • Sports • gomocs.com
Elizabeth Gordon receives South Carolina Academy of Science Faculty of the Year Award

Furman Chemistry Senior Instructor Elizabeth Gordon M'97 is recognized by the academy for outstanding teaching across all STEM disciplines. Biochemistry major and Furman EMT Campbell Romero '27 knows why.

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May 5 • 9:46 AM EDT • Science • furman.edu
Can North Carolina women's lacrosse star Chloe Humphrey be the best ever?

Last year, UNC's Chloe Humphrey became the first freshman -- man or woman -- to take home lacrosse's top individual honor. Where does she go from here?

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May 5 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Atrium Health, WakeMed propose to merge

WakeMed would become part of Advocate Health, Atrium’s parent company. The deal has sparked concern from local lawmakers, who worry it could raise healthcare prices in North Carolina’s most populous county.

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May 5 • 5:31 AM EDT • Health • healthcaredive.com
With Sanford out, who are top contenders to succeed Mace in SC’s 1st district

The winner of the November election will succeed U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, who is running for governor of South Carolina.

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May 5 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • thestate.com
What is the Orange Card? Inside Guilford County’s health care safety net for the uninsured

Officials with the county's "Orange Card" program expect more people will need help next year once Medicaid work requirements kick in.

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May 5 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Carolina Holds Off Philadelphia – Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 OT

The Carolina Hurricanes fell behind for the first time this postseason but regrouped and went on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2, in overtime on Monday night at the Lenovo Center. The win gives the Hurricanes a 2-0 lead over the Flyers in their Round 2 matchup. They are 6-0 so far this postseason. Taylor […]

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May 5 • 1:49 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Flyers Announcer Seemingly Calls to Injure Hurricanes Goaltender

The Carolina Hurricanes are no strangers to the heated competition of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, nor are they unfamiliar with […]

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May 4 • 5:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Conference Carolinas announces the addition of women's triathlon

Conference Carolinas announced plans today to add the sport of women's triathlon in the fall of 2026, becoming the first NCAA conference to sponsor the emerging sport.

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May 4 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • ncaa.org
State officials, lawmakers press for delay on WakeMed/Atrium deal

After initial media reports detailed the proposed combination of the Raleigh- and Charlotte-based systems, Wake County commissioners may move to slow down decision-making.

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May 4 • 4:13 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Atrium Health looking to scoop up smaller nonprofit health system in $2B deal

WakeMed, a three-hospital system in the North Carolina capital region of Raleigh, would become part of Advocate Health, Atrium’s parent company, if the deal goes through. Advocate is one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the U.S.

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May 3 • 10:35 PM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap

This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off the success of previous events held by PWC, like the 2024 Industry Day (pictured above). Photo provided by PWC. The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) will host the inaugural 2026 Veterans Business Expo on May 14 at the PWC Main Operations Complex at 955 Old Wilmington Road, seeking to connect former U.S. Military members with vital business opportunities in their community. The event, which will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., is part of a partnership between PWC and the Veterans Business Outreach Center at Fayetteville State University (VBOC) and Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB (FSU HUB).Aaron Harris, PWC’s manager of economic inclusion programs, said the event is designed to connect Veteran-owned businesses with partners and decision-makers who can help move opportunities forward.“This event brings together Veteran entrepreneurs alongside government agencies, public entities, contractors and resource partners in one place, creating a purposeful space to build relationships, exploring procurement and contracting possibilities and strengthening our region’s Veteran-owned business community,” Harris said. The Veterans Business Expo was devised to feature, highlight and facilitate direct connections and commerce. “We want to get our Veterans a platform for their businesses,” said Camille Little, the supplier diversity analyst at PWC. “Here at PWC, we have 20 departments, and we procure… I can’t tell you all the goods and services. This is our first expo. We’re looking for general contractors, electricians, landscapers, janitorial, construction suppliers, architecture, farms and engineering firms.” Little said, much like businesses in every industry, Veterans are often in need of assistance getting their foot in the door.“When Veterans are starting up, they have to know what resources are [available],” Little noted. “They have this ample amount of resources, but they need to know how to get started.” Identifying those resources and connecting Veteran business owners with opportunities and business development programs are made possible by the partnership between PWC and VBOC, Little said. The partnership has allowed the expo to flourish, she added.“There are opportunities, there are consultant workshops and different things that we partner with them for all the time,” Little said. “It’s about easing that transition because starting a business is hard. Having the dedication to continue after that first year is even harder right now.” That is why, Little said, the partnership with resources from Fayetteville State University brings decision makers to the table. “If you are a Veteran business owner, you may not know how to do business with PWC or the City of Fayetteville or FSU, or partners,” Little said. “‘Where do I get started?’ ‘How do I get contracts?’ Bringing people to an understanding and then having an opportunity like this, where you’re talking to that person who’s making the decision… that is our goal.”Those meetings between Veteran-owned businesses and other decision-makers will present a chance to showcase products and services directly to organizations seeking qualified vendors and capable partners, Harris said. Agencies and contractors, he added, can meet and engage businesses ready to support upcoming needs. Little said PWC and all of its departments, as well as the City of Fayetteville, and FSU will be on hand. Additionally, there will be procurement officers from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “Resource partners who support small business development will also be on hand, helping make introductions and reinforcing pathways that support growth for Veteran entrepreneurs,” Harris said.For Veteran entrepreneurs, Little said she recommends two things: an answer to “why?” and a business plan.“I would ask them, what problem are they solving with their business?” she noted. “Then I would also tell them to start making a business plan. I run into a lot of firms, and it’s like, ‘What is your plan?’ So just knowing where you want to go with your business is important.”Little said it is important to differentiate between a business that helps transition servicemembers away from the U.S. Military versus a business that Veterans consider the next chapter of their lives.“How much dedication are you going to give to this business to make it successful?” Little noted. “So I would always start with what’s your business plan.”For Harris, the event will be able to cover the needs of all types of Veteran-owned businesses.“Another important lesson is the need to meet businesses where they are,” he said. “Veteran-owned businesses are at different stages of development, so offering multiple entry points, networking, education and referrals has proven essential.”Registration information can be found at: www.eventbrite. com/e/2026-veterans-business-expo-connecting-heroes-to-opportunity-tickets-1984308563329?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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May 3 • 9:21 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com
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Round 2, Game 1 – Player of the Game: Logan Stankoven

Believe it or not, Logan Stankoven has yet to be named the Carolina Hurricanes “Player of the Game” for Canes Country in these playoffs. I’m fixing that right now. He only led the team in notching goals in round one and scored first in the first three games, tying NHL records for that. But his […]

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Panthers WR trade candidate should interest Raiders, Chiefs and Dolphins

The Carolina Panthers could have a wide receiver available for trade and three teams that might have interest are the Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.

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Carolina Panthers looking to trade fan-favorite wide receiver

The NFL offseason has begun its shift toward minicamps and OTAs, and the draft gave teams a chance to infuse their rosters with rookie talent after free agency. The Carolina Panthers made several moves this offseason, including selecting a wide…

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NH's Business: The 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac

Fred Kocher sits down with Sherin Pierce and Carol Connare with The Old Farmer's Almanac to talk about the local production of the book.

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From love of South Carolina to Statehouse ambitions: Josh Kimbrell’s Palmetto State story

State Sen. Josh Kimbrell has deep connections to the Palmetto State. He’s proud of it in more ways than one can count. It’s why he’s charging on to become governor to lead it.

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Full Hurricanes-Flyers Round Two Schedule and How to Watch

Moments before puck drop for Game 1 of Round Two between the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers, the NHL announced […]

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NHL Announces Second Round Schedule
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Where to watch Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Game 7 NHL playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, May 2

The Flyers and Hurricanes meet in a winner-take-all Game 7.

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Atrium Health + WakeMed propose $2B merger, many jobs in major NC healthcare move

If approved, the deal would create 3,300 new healthcare jobs and expand services to 1 million North Carolinians.

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Charlotte-based Atrium Health targets WakeMed in proposed combination

Atrium's proposed deal with WakeMed would extend the reach of the state's largest hospital system and raise new competition concerns.

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Op/Ed: North Carolina childcare is in crisis - and a business issue

A full-blown childcare crisis in North Carolina has the full attention of business leaders. It has to. The crisis is costing our state an estimated $5.65 billion every year.

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ECU Health has performed a North Carolina first: a new type of colorectal robotic surgery

A da Vinci SP system was used for two successful surgeries at ECU Health. The technology is less invasive and used one single incision instead of multiple.

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2026-27 NFL Odds: Back Fernando Mendoza to win OROY

Find out why Geoff Schwartz is backing Fernando Mendoza to win Offensive Rookie of the Year and how he's wagering on Carolina's win total.

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Philadelphia vs Carolina Game One time set for Saturday

With both Thursday games resulting in series finishes, the Flyers vs Canes grab the 8 PM ABC slot

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Several 2026 NC Sports Hall of Fame inductees honored ahead of enshrinement

Several members of the 2026 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame gathered in Greensboro to celebrate their accomplishment ahead of their enshrinement on Friday.

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Who is all-time greatest North Carolina high school football player?

From Keenan Allen to Julius Peppers, these 15 players defined North Carolina high school football before their college and NFL careers.

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GOP lawmakers seek to defund HBCU after it canceled Republican's commencement speech

GOP lawmakers in South Carolina seek to strip funding from the state's only public HBCU after it rescinded GOP Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette's invitation to speak at commencement ceremony.

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Former employee sues Dartmouth Health for wrongful termination and retaliation

Former chief quality and value officer Carol Barsky alleged that the hospital retaliated against her after she reported medical equipment safety concerns.

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Caroline Kennedy makes rare public appearance months after daughter Tatiana's death, 'Love Story' portrayal

Caroline Kennedy made a rare public appearance at a reception honoring King Charles III and Queen Camilla's state visit in New York on Wednesday. The outing came months after the death of her daughter Tatiana Schlossberg, and her depiction on the FX series 'Love Story.'

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You can’t be on Kentucky Derby, even though sports betting is legal in North Carolina
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Sen. Tim Scott introduces Catherine Dority at Small Business Committee hearing on 250 years of American entrepreneurship — U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) yesterday delivered an introduction for South Carolina’s Catherine Dority at the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing. Sen. Scott’s remarks, as delivered: It is my pleasure to introduce my dear friend, Cat Dority, who is with us today as we celebrate 250 years of American entrepreneurship. There […]

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Mark Sanford, former governor, drops out of District 1 race

Former governor of South Carolina Mark Sanford is dropping out of the race for the 1st Congressional District to launch a nonprofit

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Mark Sanford quits House race after one month, says fighting national debt is better done outside politics

Mark Sanford abandons his run to reclaim his old South Carolina congressional seat, announcing plans to launch a nonprofit focused on reducing U.S. debt.

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UNCG Introduces Minerva's Health Chariot to Bring More Healthcare Services to the Triad

A new mobile health unit, funded by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina, is bringing healthcare to eight counties in the Triad.

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NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE RECEIVE FINANCIAL BACKING FROM AVENUE SPORTS FUND  | News

Premier sports-focused investment platform displays belief in the Courage's championship culture and continued growth with significant backing

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NCCU Men’s Tennis Earns Berth in UTR Sports NIT Championship Field

MIAMI, Fla. – The North Carolina Central men's tennis team extends its postseason with a bid in the UTR Sports NIT Championship, taking place at the Rome Tennis Center in Rome, Georgia on May 5-8. It marks the second consecutive year the Eagles will compete in the postseason tournament.

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Clemson Rural Health receives $7.7M Maternal Care Access Grant to Improve Care of Mothers and Babies in South Carolina

Clemson Rural Health (CRH) received $7.7 million from the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) to implement the Maternal Care Access Project

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Gov. Josh Stein signs $319M Medicaid funding bill in North Carolina

Gov. Josh Stein signed a $319M bill Thursday, April 30, 2026, ending a months-long North Carolina Medicaid impasse to provide funding care for 3 million residents while adding policy changes.

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Governor signs bill to continue funding Medicaid in N.C.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed the Medicaid funding bill into law. The health insurance program faced running out of money within weeks.

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Men’s Tennis Earns No. 4 Seed in UTR Sports NIT Championship; Faces No. 5 NC Central on May 6

ROME, Ga. (April 30, 2026) – After winning the UTR Sports NIT Championship last spring, the Chattanooga Mocs men's tennis team will make its second-straight appearance and begin its title defense as the No. 4 seed while opening play against No. 5 North Carolina Central in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 6.

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$6.4M boosts rural health training, expands MAHEC fellowships and launches WCU clinic

The University of North Carolina System is awarding more than $6.4 million for rural healthcare training programs across the state.

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CEO of ECU Health urges House Ways and Means Committee to abandon "one size fits all" healthcare solutions

The leader of eastern North Carolina’s largest health system was in Washington this week, telling federal lawmakers that rural America is being left behind by current healthcare policies.

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Viewpoint: A career in science is possible, and worth it

Starting a career in science is exciting, but also demanding, with researchers often faced with intense competition, long working hours and high levels of stress. A pioneer in the field of mass spectrometry, Carol Robinson has been there. She speaks with Science|Business on the importance of creating a supportive environment, particularly for women.Robinson did not wake up one day thinking that she would become a scientist. It was only late in school that she developed an interest in chemistry. “The more you work at something, the more you think, actually, this is fascinating. So, I went much further and deeper than I ever needed to pass the exam. And then I loved it,” she says. “I thought, I’m going to give it my all. I’m going to enjoy it while I’m here. But I didn’t think this would be my career for 50 odd years.”She left school at 16 to become a lab technician with the drug company Pfizer, which is where she first worked with mass spectrometry. Fascinated, she was encouraged to take a part-time degree and then a PhD. She went on to do pioneering work in native mass spectrometry, a technique that is used to study protein structures in their natural state, paving the way for breakthroughs in drug discovery. She also broke new ground by becoming the first female professor of chemistry at the University of Cambridge, and then the first female professor of chemistry at the University of Oxford, her current home.She now wants to show young researchers that a career in science is worth it. “Sometimes, I believe the culture isn’t very encouraging, and that’s something I have worked on,” Robinson says.In 2021, she launched the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery at Oxford, whose acronym gives a sense of what she hopes it will achieve. “Maybe it is corny,” she says. “It’s just a reminder that I would like it if we could all be kind to each other and supportive, especially for early-career researchers of either gender, because there’s quite a big attrition rate in science, and maybe it just doesn’t feel like a very friendly place to work.”And yet, a career in science comes with a lot of flexibility. “There are few careers where you have that amount of freedom, to go to conferences, to the library. Just because you didn’t see me didn’t mean I wasn’t working,” she says. “And I’m excited to come in every day. So, I don’t want people to think it’s a terrible place.”Gender equality is also important when it comes to the quality of science as a career. “The more women we have, the better it becomes,” Robinson adds.Imposter syndromeAccording to EU data, women outnumber men in university education but account for just about a third of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem). And while the number of women working as scientists and engineers in the 27-member bloc is on the rise, their representation remains below that of men, at 41%. This discrepancy is even more pronounced in top-tier functions across these fields, where women fill just 20% of positions.Having supervised many young scientists, Robinson sees that women continue to have a greater propensity than men to doubt their abilities, a feeling she once shared. “When I was doing my PhD at the University at Cambridge, I really felt like an imposter,” she says. “I don’t think I ever felt I deserved to be there or owned it and was proud. I just thought I was lucky.” Later on, she adds, “I was always that person who said, I can’t apply yet because my CV is not strong enough.”She has now made it her job to encourage women to break with this imposter syndrome. For example, rather than calling for volunteers to give a lecture in the groups that she mentors or teaches, which nearly always results in men stepping forward, she goes straight to the women, “because I know they won’t push themselves forward.”But the gender gap in science is not just down to imposter syndrome. The “obvious” reason, Robinson says, and the reason that is on everybody’s mind when discussing workplace gender equality, is the balance between work and raising a family. Her own path was to choose between the two, taking an eight-year break after completing a postdoctoral training fellowship to bring up three children. And she continues to advise women not to work part-time while they raise a family. “You’ll just get half the pay and continue to work full-time because you are not able to fit everything in,” she says. “You should be able to have a family and come back to have the career that you want.”The solution is for men to also take career breaks. “That kind of evens it up, so that it’s not such a big thing for women,” Robinson says. “I always encourage men in my groups to do that. I think it’s important to take your share of the duties.”Support produces resultsAccording to the Women in Stem Network, a UK advocacy group, countries with strong childcare systems and equal pay policies retain more women in technical careers. In Europe, these are primarily found in the Nordic region and parts of central Europe.At the EU level, the European Commission asks all Horizon Europe applicant organisations to have a gender action plan in place. Since this criterion was introduced in 2021, the share of women leading consortia has increased to 31%, against 23% in Horizon 2020. Their overall participation, however, has risen just 1%, to 38%. After trying to weaken the requirement for gender action plans in 2025, the Commission now intends to adopt a plan for supporting women in research and innovation.Related articlesCommission scraps plan to water down gender requirements in HorizonHow gender balance can swing who wins Horizon Europe fundingRobinson herself has benefited from three Advanced Grants from the European Research Council. “I was extremely honoured and privileged to get those, because they really allowed me to fuel my passion,” she says. “Without that, it would have been a much harder slog.”Beyond applying gender rules, she says that more work is needed on translational enterprise, where women are, once again, largely underrepresented. The European Patent Office found that only 13.8% of applications were filed by women in 2022. “We have so many more women doing amazing science; why do they feel it’s not a thing to have a company?” she asks.She founded her own spin-out company, OMass Technologies, in 2016, and remains chair of its scientific advisory board now that it trades as OMass Therapeutics. As for research, Robinson is now studying how changes in the brain may be linked to depression, using port-mortem tissue. “We’re hoping to publish soon,” she says. “We had to consult with a lot of people who knew a lot more about the brain than we did. So, we’ve learnt a lot, and that’s always a lot of fun to learn a new thing. That’s what keeps you going.”

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