The number of expectant moms who receive no prenatal care is on the rise in North Carolina. Lack of access to care in rural areas is a big part of the problem.
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Op-Ed: Sustainable Electricity We Can Rely On
In an op-ed, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper highlights the importance of building up the state’s sustainable electricity infrastructure.
US Supreme Court Justices Appear Skeptical of Giving State Legislatures Unchecked Elections Power
The Moore v. Harper case, which originated in North Carolina, has the potential to dramatically alter American elections.
Quiz: 5 Questions About Raleigh’s History
North Carolina’s capital has a rich history. Let’s test your knowledge with our latest quiz!
Have This Celebrity NC Chef Make A Meal Just for You, and Other NC-Centric Holiday Gifts This Year
Pottery, apparel, a candlelit dinner for two by Chef Lisa Brooks, and a Blue Ridge bike crawl: Mean it when you say ‘shop local’ and buy these North Carolina-made holiday gifts.
Quiz: How Much NC History Do You Know?
From Roanoke to the Wright brothers, North Carolina has a rich history. Let’s find out how much you know!
11 Dining Spots You Don’t Want to Miss Next Time You’re in Downtown Asheboro
For many, traveling to the heart of North Carolina means only a visit to the North Carolina Zoo. Skipping Asheboro’s charming and walkable downtown is a mistake.
Looking to Put Down Roots? Here Are the 100 Best Cities in the US to Raise a Family.
Find out how many North Carolina cities rank on this list.
5 Things To Know About Embattled NC Congressional Candidate Sandy Smith
The eastern North Carolina candidate has former President Trump’s endorsement, but she’s been dogged by controversy.
5 Things to Know about the Lexington Barbecue Festival Saturday
One of North Carolina’s most respected traditions returns for its 38th year. Here’s what you need to know about this celebration of western-style barbecue.
Beasley and Other Democrats Face Misleading and Outright False Ads
Over these last weeks of the election season in North Carolina, the state Republican Party has lumbered past that often faint line that separates politics from disinformation.
Trump-Aligned Legislators in NC Pose Danger to Democracy, Report Says
While the attacks on election integrity are aimed at “every level of the electoral process,” the surveys isolated 3 primary threats in North Carolina: the harassment of local elections officials; lawsuits that could undermine election; and voter suppression efforts.
10 of the Highest Rated Barbecue Spots in Greensboro
Barbecue is king in North Carolina. If you’re looking for a restaurant in Greensboro, here’s a good list to start off with.
Why Children’s Books Centering Black Children Are So Important
For Banned Books Week, a North Carolina bookstore owner on raising a generation of Black children that see themselves on the page.
How a Last-Minute Deal Brokered by the White House Averted a Costly Rail Strike for N.C.
North Carolina is a major corridor for freight lines, and a strike would have made existing supply-line disruptions even worse across the state and nationally.
UFO Homes, Clamshell Gas Stations, and Giant Domes: 6 NC Destinations for Bizarre Architecture
Modernist architecture, which peaked between 1933 and 1965, is spacey, minimalistic, and experimental. But vestiges of this eye-catching period can be found all over North Carolina.
Biden Cancels Student Debt For Tens of Millions of Americans, Delivering on a Campaign Promise. Here’s What’s In His Order.
North Carolina has the seventh-highest average debt in the nation. So the move might have a significant impact here.
A Look at How the GOP Candidates for the N.C. Supreme Court Might Vote in Abortion Cases
The North Carolina Supreme Court might be the last stand for abortion rights, and there’s a lot at stake in this fall’s election of two seats that have not attracted much attention from the public.
Ghosts, Gnomes, and Carnivorous Plants: 8 Spots To Get Weird in Wilmington
North Carolina’s eccentric port city is a destination, and not just because lots of TV shows were filmed there.
‘Radical Hope’: Enfield Mayor W. Mondale Robinson’s Mission to Save His Hometown
One of eastern North Carolina’s oldest towns is also one of its poorest. But a progressive advocate turned local mayor has his eyes on a better future.
10 Things You Should Know About U.S. Senate Candidate Cheri Beasley
The former chief justice of North Carolina’s Supreme Court is in a nail-bitingly close race for the U.S. Senate this fall.
Take In These Four Endangered NC Landscapes While You Can
From mountain bogs to maritime forests, a guide to some of North Carolina’s most enchanted landscapes.
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Aid Military — Without Tillis and Burr’s Support
North Carolina’s senators were two of only 14 members of the U.S. Senate to vote against advancing a measure aimed at helping members of the military exposed to toxic fumes.
U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning: Why Congress Has to Put More Resources Into Veterans’ Aid
A North Carolina congresswoman on why Congress must do more for veterans.
NC’s Economic Recovery From the Pandemic Isn’t Universal
A new analysis in North Carolina shows there’s still a significant difference in the unemployment rate for Black and white North Carolinians.
Without Access to Health Care, Two of My Employees Died from Preventable Deaths
The owner of a North Carolina childcare center remembers Ms. Kathy and Ms. Brenda, two employees who fell into the state’s Medicaid coverage gap.
‘I’m So Grateful My Wife Knew the Signs’: NC Attorney General Josh Stein Suffers ‘Mild Stroke’
North Carolina is located in what’s known as the “stroke belt” of the country. Here are some common symptoms to look out for.
With Abortion, Voting Rights At Stake, Here’s What You Need to Know About NC’s US Senate Primary
The race is shaping up to be a battle between Trump and everyone else in North Carolina’s Republican Party.
Abortion Would Still Be Legal in NC if Roe Falls—But Marginalized Communities Will Suffer
Future access to abortion rights in North Carolina will very likely hinge on who wins the state legislature and the governor’s office.
You’ve Got the Power (to Vote Early). Now Do It.
We’ve got the answers to your basic questions about the May 17 primary elections in North Carolina.