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.
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Democrats increase their focus on NC’s once neglected rural areas
A national organization is providing grants to 17 rural counties to help Democrats pay for voter outreach that could help tip local and national races in this closest of swing states.
Medicaid expansion is providing a lifeline to rural North Carolina
It’s only been a month and a half since Medicaid expansion launched in North Carolina, but it’s already been life changing for many residents. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services automatically enrolled nearly 273,000 people into the program on...
How to test your drinking water for PFAS and other bad things in NC
Almost 50 water systems in NC have been found to have high levels of toxic PFAS. Here’s how to test if your water has them, or other toxins, in it.
Eastern NC schools wait for justice in 30-year-old education funding lawsuit
For nearly three decades, families in underserved communities in eastern NC have been asking the state to fix their chronically underfunded schools. They talked to us about keeping the faith.
The Reality of Gun Violence in Rural North Carolina
Urban gun violence tends to get the headlines. But NC has a major gun problem lurking in its rural areas.
Whatever Your Interests, Find Your Fit at One of These 45 North Carolina Fall Festivals
Our list of 45 North Carolina fall festivals is packed with fun for leaf lovers, beer enthusiasts, oyster shuckers, apple pickers and more.
Every Vote Counts: NC’s Chief Justice Race Is Down to the Wire
At times, the race between Cheri Beasley and Paul Newby has been separated by just a handful of votes as the state tallies absentee ballots.
Election HQ: Cardinal & Pine’s Live Blog on NC’s 2020 Election
With a recount likely in the race for chief justice of the NC Supreme Court, Paul Newby holds a lead over Cheri Beasley.
Coronavirus Clusters Emerge as NC Schools Reopen With Mix of Remote, In-Person Learning
A month after NC schools reconvened, the state has confirmed 15 coronavirus clusters in public and private schools.
NC’s Top Health Official On Naming COVID-19 Meat Plant Outbreaks: ‘Stay Tuned’
North Carolina, home to the world’s largest pork slaughterhouse, has seen coronavirus infections in meat processing facilities rising quickly.