ncIMPACT host Anita Brown-Graham is joined by Dr. Erin Fraher, Gerald Cohen, and Machelle Baker Sanders to discuss why some industries are getting hit harder by workforce shortages than others.

ncIMPACT sees how housing costs mean some teachers can't afford to live where they work.

ncIMPACT hosts a panel on hurricane disaster resilience in Lumberton. Anita Brown-Graham hosts. Generous support for this series is provided by UNC-School of Government and Civic Federal Credit Union.

The Youth Ambassadors for a Better Community program aims to help youths in Columbus, Bladen and Brunswick counties. The program gives valuable life and leadership skills to middle and high school students, giving them ownership to tackle challenges in their communities.

Kinston community leaders say their vibrant art scene has played a big role in the revitalization of their downtown. The city has attracted dozens of artists to Kinston thanks to the “smART Kinston” initiative, which helps artists relocate to the area and provides them with affordable housing.

Communities across the country, and the world, are trying to attract companies to invest and create jobs. Economic development is a critical component that drives economic growth in our economy, creating high wage jobs and facilitating an improved quality of life. ncIMPACT reports on some regional collaborations that are helping attract big businesses to the state.

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Following a year of school closings and virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than half of K-12 teachers say the pandemic resulted in significant learning loss for students. ncIMPACT explores what’s being done to help students get back on track.

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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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The growing reach of COVID-19 brings particular challenges and risks. ncIMPACT explores the solutions for those struggling with substance use disorders amid this crisis.

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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