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As fake insurance agents make their way across NC, here’s what to look out for
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner warns of scammers posing as insurance agents. Here’s what you need to know.
Explore the 9 cheesemakers of the WNC Cheese Trail
Meet the nine cheesemakers that make up the WNC Cheese Trail, western North Carolina’s cheesiest tour.
Biden campaign meets with faith leaders and community members in Rocky Mount
Despite Biden’s policy achievements, this year’s presidential election between he and Trump remains a toss-up, with North Carolina serving as one of the key swing states that will determine the winner. Highlighting the stakes of the election, Harrison expressed his concern that the freedoms won in the past were at risk.
Hike through history this National Trails Day at Ridge’s Mountain Nature Preserve
In honor of National Trails Day on June 1, the North Carolina Zoo is inviting visitors to explore the beautiful Ridge’s Mountain. Here’s what you need to know.
We found 5 of the best NC waterparks to check out this summer
Are you looking for a way to beat the summer heat in North Carolina? From Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park to Carolina Harbor, get ready to make a splash at 5 of the best NC waterparks.
Rural transformation: 19 NC communities selected for economic program
One in three pregnant women in North Carolina do not receive the necessary prenatal care during their first three months of pregnancy, according to recent data.
Mark Robinson blasts public spending as his family nonprofit rakes in taxpayer funds
Over the past decade, Robinson’s household has relied on income from Balanced Nutrition Inc., a nonprofit founded by his wife, Yolanda Hill, that administered a free lunch program for North Carolina children. The organization, funded entirely by taxpayers, has collected roughly $7 million in government funding since 2017, while paying out at least $830,000 in salaries to Hill, Robinson and other members of their family, tax filings and state documents show.
State Supreme Court race could decide future of reproductive rights in NC
A seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court is up for grabs in November, when voters will decide who sits on the most powerful court in the state—and who has the final say on some of the most important legal issues in the state, such as reproductive freedom.
‘Complete disregard for human life’: Doctors reflect on NC’s abortion ban
In interviews with Cardinal & Pine, doctors laid out the ban’s impact in North Carolina, describing a landscape of delays, backlogs, and hesitancy that forces doctors to consult lawyers before saving patients’ lives.
Opinion: The dangerous consequences of NC Republicans’ public masking ban
We urge the North Carolina House to reconsider this dangerous bill and listen to the voices of those who will be most impacted by it. Public health measures like mask-wearing are not just about individual safety—they are about community protection and solidarity.
Opinion: Rural communities would suffer the most if NC Republicans expand their school voucher program
NC lawmakers are rapidly expanding publicly-funded funded vouchers for private schools while public schools remain underfunded. A North Carolina lawmaker dishes on who has the most to lose.
Unique event will discuss NC maternal health gap for people of color
One in three pregnant women in North Carolina do not receive the necessary prenatal care during their first three months of pregnancy, according to recent data.
In a gridlocked Congress, a rare show of bipartisanship to prevent stillbirths
U.S. Rep. Alma Adams from North Carolina partners with Republicans to fund research in preventing stillbirths, which happen about 58 times a day in America.
If you serve the reentry population in NC, consider applying for this grant
North Carolina’s Workforce Development Board announces reentry grant intended to help formerly incarcerated people.
How Democrats’ ‘Mamas First Act’ could save lives by funding doula and midwife services
A bill co-sponsored by Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina would expand access to a vital tool in the fight to address the nation’s Black maternal health crisis.
‘You push, we catch’: A Q&A with Aya Wellness, the first Black-owned birth and wellness center in NC
The leaders of a groundbreaking birthing center in North Carolina on the Black maternal health crisis, what they do, and the racist roots of prejudice against midwives.
Opinion: My aunt died of an illegal abortion. We can’t go back.
North Carolina is currently one of the few places to which women from Southern states can travel for abortion care—but even here, women are under threat by grandstanding candidates and lawmakers who will put their taking points over our safety.
‘Break the silence’: A project that aims to better understand NC’s Black maternal health crisis
Our goal is to examine the deep roots of the Black maternal health crisis in North Carolina, offer important resources, and amplify the personal stories behind the numbers.
13 (mostly free) chances to meet your favorite NC author
As you prepare your summer reading list, remember the award-winning authors who hail from North Carolina. Here are some bookstore events featuring these NC authors.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch receives highest NC honor
Gov. Cooper honored NASA astronaut and North Carolina native Christina Koch at a recent event. Here’s what you need to know about Christina Koch.
Cooper’s budget proposal calls for more education, childcare funding
As the North Carolina General Assembly went back into session on Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper unveiled a proposed budget adjustment that would boost funding for the state’s education and childcare systems and raise wages for state workers.
Opinion: School voucher expansion poses a unique threat to rural communities
The promise of North Carolina’s private school vouchers almost sounds reasonable at first blush. The very name of the program — Opportunity Scholarships — reflects the theory that providing low-income families with money for private school tuition could open up new possibilities for students who are stuck in overwhelmed public schools.
Biden campaign hosts roundtable on Black maternal health
“Despite Black people comprising only 22% of North Carolina’s population, Black women accounted for 43% of pregnancy related deaths between 2020 and 2022,” Rep. Price said.
Eastern NC gets federal funds for climate-resilient infrastructure
The funding comes as the impacts of climate change continue to be felt more frequently, with North Carolina at particular risk of hurricanes, floods, and other extreme weather events.
“I have no idea what we’re going to do”: Housing shortage leaves NC low-income renters stymied
There are just 40 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 extremely low-income households in North Carolina.
The Republican war on Medicare raises the stakes in 2024
Republicans have been trying to cut and/or privatize Medicare for decades. Their latest plan could lead to thousands of dollars in additional out-of-pocket costs for North Carolina seniors.
Meet the woman running for NC Ag commissioner to empower rural residents
North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture candidate Sarah Taber plans to revive the state’s agricultural economy through common-sense business practices, infrastructure, and improvement of farm labor, all things that resonate with her rural constituents.
IVF patients urge NC Republicans to protect them from ‘political intrusions’
In the wake of an Alabama court ruling that threatens fertility treatments, a group of North Carolina mothers and doctors warn that any restrictions on the process would mean fewer moms having babies in North Carolina.
The best locally-owned bars for watching March Madness in Charlotte
If there’s one sport that has a hold on North Carolina, it’s college basketball. Here are the best locally-owned places for watching March Madness in Charlotte.