Currently covering issues and policies related to health care, public health and health education. Added attention to health-related technological innovation and economic policy.Special attention to health care reform, both nationwide and in North Carolina. Also currently reporting business and economics, covering new and transitioning businesses and industries in the region; economic development policies and issues at the local and state level, Added attention to public policy and economic development, transfer technology; entrepreneurship and industrial innovation, including advanced manufacturing; employment and jobs market, housing and real estate markets.Also currently covering agriculture and ag policy, local farming, science and scientific innovation and entrepreneurship.Previously covered city beat, including City Council, govt. agencies and commissions, city-based NGOs and current events; Previously covered crime and courts, city and county law enforcement and emergency services agencies; spot news and breaking news coverage.Value added contributions include video and audio coverage of news for Web site; voice talent in narration and voice over, plus assorted features and columns.

Coverage of county government and all related departments and agencies; breaking news and spot news coverage; assorted features