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Jelia Hepner

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Raleigh
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Laying Down Roots at the Root of our Healthcare Crisis

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By Jelia Hepner Verified
| capefearvalley.com
Harnett Healthcare is not only shaping future physicians — it’s keeping them here. Several of the doctors now caring for patients in the area completed their training through the Harnett Health Family Medicine Residency Program. They trained locally, built relationships with our communities, and ultimately chose to stay and practice where they’re needed most.
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15 places to find the best, tasty frozen treats in Central North Carolina

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By Jelia Hepner Verified
| WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) Verified
Looking for the best frozen treats and ice cream nearby? The rumors are true: it's hot this summer. And what better way to cool down than with a sweet frozen treat? But with so many options around the area, it's hard to narrow it down to just one. That's why this list has SOME of the best ice cream rolls, sorbet, gelato and traditional ice cream in the Triangle area, based on suggestions from the WRAL viewers and staff. Here are 15 places to keep it 'chill' and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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With hurricane season approaching, officials urge North Carolinians to consider flood insurance

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By Liz McLaughlin Verified, Jelia Hepner Verified, Mark Bergin Verified
| WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) Verified
As climate changes, more homeowners need flood insurance With the Atlantic hurricane season nearly underway, officials are encouraging North Carolinians to reassess their risk and consider flood insurance. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), just one inch of water can cause $25,000 in damage and there have been floods in 98% of counties in America.
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