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Social media use is tied to well-being, according to the new World Happiness Report
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (1380+ words) While most youth around the world are happier today than they were 20 years ago, it's not true for the United States, other English-speaking countries and parts of Western Europe. That's according to the latest World Happiness Report, which is released…...
Meet Joshua and learn about adoption in North Carolina
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (268+ words) Joshua has a strong faith and describes himself as kind, funny and helpful A teenage boy living in foster care is in need of a permanent forever family. Fifteen-year-old Joshua is one of more than 11,000 children living in North Carolina…...
Grow your family through adoption, meet 14-year-old Virgie
1+ week, 2+ day ago (243+ words) Virgie wants you to know she has a kind and generous spirit A 14-year-old girl living in foster care is one of more than 11,000 children living in foster care in North Carolina. Virgie is waiting to get adopted and hopes…...
It's not just measles. Mumps are on the rise, too. A doctor explains the concerns
2+ week, 1+ day ago (220+ words) It's not just measles cases that are on the rise in the United States. A Baltimore doctor is warning of serious consequences associated with mumps as cases increase in Maryland. As of Feb. 19, the Maryland Department of Health has warned…...
Greensboro: Registration begins March 2 for summer camps
3+ week, 6+ day ago (92+ words) Greensboro Parks and Rec will offer a wide range of camps for kids and teens, with options to fit different schedules and budgets. Parents planning ahead for summer can mark their calendars: Greensboro Parks and Recreation open registration for summer…...
News We Love: 'Great Dad Joke Off' offers support
3+ week, 6+ day ago (353+ words) Community members in Nebraska came together support one of their own at the second annual "Great Dad Joke Off. Jessica McAfee was this year's recipient of the Great Dad Joke Off. "The recipe said set the oven to 180 degrees, but…...
Tax season begins: Why you could get a bigger refund this year
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (249+ words) New tax changes could boost refunds and affect what you owe this filing season. Tax season is officially underway. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, launching a filing season that includes major changes under President…...
Siblings who want to stay together: Meet Brooke and Daniel living in separate foster homes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (368+ words) Children's Home Society of North Carolina is actively recruiting families to adopt siblings, 14-year-old Brooke and her 10-year-old brother, Daniel. The two shared how deeply they desire to be adopted together. "I want to guide him and make sure he…...
WS/FCS: Walkertown Middle and High School lose heat due to HVAC system issues
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (105+ words) School officials told WXII that the outage was caused by an HVAC system issue. Students at Walkertown Middle and High School were welcomed back in the building for the first time in more than two weeks on Monday. It proved…...
Zori is one of more than 11,000 kids living in foster care in NC
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (316+ words) Zori is one of more than 11,000 kids living in foster care in NC Children's Home Society of North Carolina is actively recruiting a family to adopt 14-year-old, Zori who currently lives in foster care. "I'm kind, I like to help…...