The veteran unemployment rate has steadily dropped since its all-time high of nearly 12% in April 2020, but as of March 2021, the veteran unemployment rate is still at 4.6%. Veteran advocates say it can be difficult for people to transition out of the military into the civilian job market. However, veterans often bring a unique approach and skillset to jobs.

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Police departments across the U.S. are battling an officer shortage. Recruiters blame the hot job market, as well as greater skepticism about law enforcement as a career choice. ncIMPACT highlights local solutions that are attracting qualified applicants to pursue a career in law enforcement.

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Black mothers and babies are dying at disproportionate rates across the country. It’s a problem that has gotten worse in the past few decades. Numbers from the World Health Organization show that maternal mortality rates more than doubled in the US from 1990 to 2013. ncIMPACT explores local solutions that are working to give black mothers a voice.

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There is an increasing shortage of volunteer firefighters across our state and across the country. Anita Brown-Graham looks at what rural communities are doing to recruit and support volunteer fire departments and the men and women who serve them. Generous support for this series is provided by UNC-School of Government and Civic Federal Credit Union.

Apple has announced a new $1 billion-plus campus and engineering hub that will create thousands of high-paying jobs in the Triangle area over the next five years. State leaders say that Apple’s investments are expected to generate over $1.5 billion in economic benefits a year for North Carolina.

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Increased demand, limited supply and the COVID-19 pandemic has created a perfect storm in the housing market. The housing boom has shut many would-be homeowners out of the market and there are few signs that the hot housing market will cool down anytime soon. ncIMPACT features what communities are doing to help create more housing supply.

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ncIMPACT brings you the stories behind the solutions making North Carolina a better place to live, work, and play.

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Many businesses across North Carolina say they struggle to find quality workers.  We look at the impact of an apprenticeship program in Alamance County that addresses the immediate need for skilled workers and seeks to grow the next generation of leaders in manufacturing. Generous support for this series is provided by UNC-School of Government and Civic Federal Credit Union.

The opioid crisis. Energy poverty. Healthcare disparities. This season, Anita Brown-Graham and the ncIMPACT team dive deep into the issues that matter most in our communities. But it doesn’t stop there. Conversations will follow—and good conversation ultimately leads to undeniable action.

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Anita Brown-Graham examines the misuse of Opioids among pregnant women in North Carolina.

School safety is a top priority at the local, state and national levels as the number of school shootings on campuses across the United States has increased. ncIMPACT features several school districts that are working to reduce incidents of violence and bullying to ensure their schools are a safe place to learn.

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The arts can provide a community with opportunities for financial growth and infrastructure improvements. Civic leaders and artists across the state share their vision to revitalize their communities through the arts, including in the town of Star, where an abandoned sock factory has been transformed into an art mecca.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been full of uncertainty and stress. Children are among the most impacted with distance learning and isolation. Experts say there’s reason to believe traumatic stress for children is on the rise as millions of families have lost loved ones, lost jobs and faced constant fear over the past year.

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Nearly 90% of adults aged 65 and over want to stay in their current home and community as they age. However, experts say that there are many barriers that are preventing aging residents from aging in place. ncIMPACT features innovative solutions that are helping older adults stay in their home and community.

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Imagine a world where your child can see a doctor without having to leave their school. That dream is a reality in McDowell County as the school district uses a telemedicine program to connect children to doctors with an iPad.

Small farms have problems dealing with crop loss and other issues related to extreme weather events such as flooding and droughts. A recent report titled “North Carolina Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan,” predicts that increases in extreme precipitation are likely to increase inland flooding, causing further economic and agricultural losses in North Carolina.

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Staffing shortages remain a problem for many schools. In North Carolina, all grade levels suffer from a lack of math and special education teachers, while elementary schools lack qualified educators for all core subjects. Discover how school districts are getting creative in recruiting and retaining teachers, including a “Grow Your Own” program in Edgecombe County.

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Angela Carraway, founder and executive director of a nonprofit based in Anson County, took for granted her easy access to all sorts of food when she lived in Wake County. When she moved back home to Anson County during the pandemic, she was shocked by the lack of fresh, affordable food.

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Take a look at what's to come in season two of ncIMPACT. Generous support for this series is provided by UNC-School of Government and Civic Federal Credit Union.

With more and more people coming to North Carolina, development is moving at an extremely quick pace. That means we’re losing farms, forests, waterways and wildlife, things that are crucial to our survival. Future leaders have taken note and are working to make a difference.

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