North Carolina

Charlotte, NC launches peer-run alternative to psychiatric hospitalization

August 31, 2021

Following successful alternative policing programs in Denver and Newark, Charlotte, North Carolina is adopting their own resource for those in a mental health crisis. The new Retreat @ the Plaza, run by Promise Resource Network, is a peer-run alternative to psychiatric … [Read more...] about Charlotte, NC launches peer-run alternative to psychiatric hospitalization

The Center for Women helps incarcerated women transition to life after release

July 15, 2021

The transition period after being released from prison, especially after a long sentence, can be a shock to the system. So much so that many previously incarcerated individuals backslide into offending again, either because they lack the support system that can help them regain a … [Read more...] about The Center for Women helps incarcerated women transition to life after release

North Carolina is turning old industrial buildings into new community spaces

June 17, 2021

As many industries shift to meet modern market demands, regions that used to be bustling centers for coal, oil, steel, and other raw materials are now falling into economic despair. Many experts have cited new renewable energy jobs as a solution to this problem, but in some North … [Read more...] about North Carolina is turning old industrial buildings into new community spaces

Endangered red wolves give birth to 12 healthy pups at North Carolina Zoo

May 20, 2021

Red wolves are one of the most critically endangered animals in the world with their population numbering less than 20 in the wild — all in eastern North Carolina. That’s why it's great news that as many as three litters of American red wolves were recently born at the North … [Read more...] about Endangered red wolves give birth to 12 healthy pups at North Carolina Zoo