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9/11 survivor Michael Dempsey discusses his work to educate future generations and to preserve memories from the 9/11 attacks (opens the original)
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Twenty-five years after escaping the World Trade Center just minutes before the towers collapsed, Mike Dempsey, who now lives in North Carolina, is working to educate future generations about the September 11 attacks and support those affected by them. Dempsey joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss surviving 9/11 and how he moved forward.
Amy Brundle with the National Alliance on Mental Illness discusses new 988 signs to expand mental health support awareness (opens the original)
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State officials marked National 988 Day by expanding efforts to connect North Carolinians with mental health support, unveiling new signs at state-owned parking facilities throughout Raleigh to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Amy Brundle, from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, North Carolina, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the expanded access to care.
Duke University Director of Community Development & Caregiver Support Nicole Clagett discusses a Caregiver Community Event that will be held at Duke (opens the original)
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As North Carolina's population ages, more families are stepping into the role of caregiver for aging parents, spouses and loved ones. The “Duke Caregiver Community Event” aims to provide North Carolinians with resources to support. Nicole Clagett, Duke University’s Director of Community Development and Caregiver Support, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the event.
Former Governor of North Carolina Pat McCrory discusses security for this year’s elections (opens the original)
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On Tuesday, the Wake County Board of Elections hosted a tour for advocacy group RightCount North Carolina, including former Gov. Pat McCrory and former Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, as part of an effort to increase transparency and public confidence in elections. McCrory joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss security for this year’s elections.
Dave Glenn with North Carolina Sports Network & Chapelboro.com discusses the latest on the situation at UNC (opens the original)
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UNC head football coach Bill Belichick held his first media availability since football general manager Michael Lombardi resigned amid an expanding investigation into the Tar Heels' football program. It puts Belichick’s future as UNC football coach in question, even after a win over TCU to start the season. David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the situation.
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