Some lingering ER visits and hospitalizations with respiratory infections - Covid-19 being the leading cause, still.

Another week of low Covid-19 spread. Hopefully this holds through Thanksgiving

In collaboration with Durham-based Mexican-American illustrator Antonio Alanis, this storytelling format is designed to raise awareness for climate change’s impact on the outdoor workforce and offer tips for those most vulnerable to heat-related illness. https://t.co/GZSR2Gr2DY

Here's a look at how Wake County voted in the presidential v governor race Trump won 234,000 votes in the county (36%), while Robinson won just 156,000 (24%)

Early votes finally in from Wilson County, putting Democrat Dante Pittman ahead...which would flip a net of one House seat to put Republicans one vote short of a supermajority -- with the Tricia Cotham race potentially in recount territory #ncpol

BREAKING: @markrobinsonNC is conceding the race. "I’m not sad one lick. I’m a bit disappointed, but I’m disappointed for you," he tells supporters in Raleigh. #ncpol

"We know the political climate in our country is tense. But North Carolinians proved throughout the early voting period that they can put that aside and participate peacefully in this election process." https://t.co/LsTzltxRCx

Bold prediction: Because so many people voted early, and because it was a more even R/D split than ever before, the leaders after the early batch of results are posted will hold all night for NC statewide races. Agree/Disagree?

Aside from the high-profile presidential and governor's races, at-stake in North Carolina is the Republican's supermajority in the state legislature. A handful of races could determine the balance of power in state government. One is in the Wilson area. https://t.co/Sr1NyTI84K

.@RaleighReporter reports that Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has sent only about 30 substantive emails in more than three years in office, newly released public records show. https://t.co/wOMoje37bm

Also saw a very slight uptick in ER visits with respiratory illness. Again, very slight. No need to go crazy, but something to just be aware of

We got a little bounce in the Covid wastewater metric last week. Still in the "moderate" range, but had dropped all the way to "low" last week. Wouldn't call this overly concerning, but something to be aware of, especially as we head toward holidays

There's other ways of showing Jeff Bezos your displeasure. You could cancel Prime, for instance

On Due South, @LeonedaInge chats with three notable HBCU graduates about their relationship with homecoming celebrations and efforts to engage young voters on campus. https://t.co/F958Oo8aR8

I hope the people who cancelled their WaPo subscriptions are at least redirecting their money to other journalism outlets they value...if not, it's just gonna result in fewer reporters overall, and layoffs of people who have nothing to do with editorials/endorsements

Of course, please remember that "low" is not "zero." While hospitalizations are again down, there are still people with ER and hospital stays due to Covid, Flu, and other respiratory illnesses. Big picture, good to see these weekly numbers on the decline

Another week of declining Covid-19 and respiratory disease metrics. The wastewater metric is now "low" meaning the chance of coming in contact with the virus is low.

In North Carolina, children with severe psychiatric needs often suffer in facilities unsuited to help them. 2023 Data Fellow @jasondebruyn of @wunc shares how he learned new data strategies for shedding light on the problem.

I always like to look up my sample ballot before voting. If you live in NC, I made a step by step guide for how you can look up yours. It lets you know exactly the races you can vote in. Check it out! https://t.co/ZSlbBJsoMe

More than 1 million votes have been cast in North Carolina as of Sunday afternoon. Early voting is open all this week. Check out the WUNC election special to get all the info you need to know for this election. https://t.co/icfXF21c7R