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.
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Because of Federal Grants, 23 North Carolina Counties Are Finally Going to Get Broadband Internet
A lack of internet access is a huge problem in rural communities, and the grants, funded by the American Rescue Plan, are a part of an effort to close the “digital gap” in North Carolina.
NC Republicans Seem to Have Changed Their Tune on Medicaid Expansion. So What’s Different?
The politics might be different, but it has long been known that expanding Medicaid would significantly improve the lives of more than 600,000 low-income North Carolinians.
Abortion Is Still Legal in North Carolina for Now—But There Are Restrictions
A guide to what the end of Roe decision means for our state.
FULL TRANSCRIPT: Here’s what was said at the first Jan. 6 Committee hearing
On June 9, 2022, the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol held the first in a series of public hearings.
Here’s How Much a Single NC Parent with One Kid Needs to Earn to Barely Make Ends Meet
Even in the state’s most rural counties, there’s a big difference between what people are earning and what they need to survive.
NC’s Population Is Getting Older. How Does It Become More Accessible for Elderly People?
A new survey from the state wants tips for making towns, cities, and rural areas “great places for people of all ages.”
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.
NC’s Biggest HBCU Is Boosting Breastfeeding and Survival Rates for Black Babies
NC A&T is leading the effort to swell the ranks of Black lactation consultants, yielding better health outcomes for Black mothers and kids.
Get Ready for More Electric Buses and Public Transit Options in NC’s Small Towns
Nearly $177 million is headed to North Carolina to buy energy-efficient buses, update transportation centers, and prop up rural public transportation systems.
Election Season Is in Full Bloom With Both Trump and Biden Visiting North Carolina
Trump comes to Selma. Biden lands in Greensboro. What is this, 2020?
NC Will Train More Nurses to Better Aid Sexual Assault Survivors
North Carolina is one of many states lacking enough nurses who are trained to both treat survivors with compassion and collect evidence.
Been Pregnant or Given Birth in NC? You May Be Eligible for a Year of Health Coverage
Low-income women in North Carolina are now eligible for a year’s worth of Medicaid coverage after a pregnancy or birth.
COVID’s Collateral Damage: The Pandemic Has Cost Us More Than We Know
The COVID-19 crisis has also sent anxiety and depression rates soaring nationwide, increased deaths from opioids and alcoholism, and scarred a generation of children.
North Carolina’s Growth Hides Big Problem for Smaller Counties
Massive growth in Charlotte and Raleigh is hiding real pain for many of North Carolina’s rural counties.
Fannie Lou Hamer And Ella Baker Didn’t Take a Seat at the Table, They Flipped It
In 1964, Ella Baker and Fannie Lou Hamer changed the landscape of US politics with a Black-led party, opening the door of democracy wider for all.
‘We’re Drowning Out Here.’ NC Nurses Face Severe COVID Burnout
Two years into the pandemic, one in 10 nurses in North Carolina are ready to quit from exhaustion and burnout.
Let’s Make Sure These Chapters of NC’s Black History Aren’t Forgotten
It’s Black History Month in North Carolina, and many of our state’s most significant moments are still seriously overlooked.
As Biden Preps State of the Union, Women’s Health Leaders Decry State of Abortion Rights
More than 120 groups, including organizations in North Carolina, urged Biden and Democrats to aggressively pursue federal protections with US Supreme Court considering Texas anti-abortion law.
North Carolina’s Opioid Crisis is Hitting Indigenous People Twice As Hard
As North Carolina’s opioid epidemic continues, Indigenous communities are seeing the number of overdoses soar.
Small-town NC Schools Battle Over Books with Racial and LGBTQ Themes
A push to ban books dealing with discrimination has been spreading across North Carolina, mostly in smaller and more rural school districts. This is hurting children’s educations and futures, opponents say.
Take a Road Trip Through Some of the Blackest Moments in NC History
Bring history to life with an east-to-west road trip that travels from the coastal maroon colonies to the founding of the sit-in movement to the site of MLK’s address in Durham.
Why It Might Get Even Harder to Access Abortions in NC
Black and poor women at greater risk if the US Supreme Court restricts reproductive rights.
A Police Killing, A Different Way of Looking at the Vaccine, and More Memorable NC Stories From 2021
C&P reporter Michael McElory shares his list of top stories from 2021 from a vaccine comparison to Patrick Swayze and an in depth interview with North Carolina’s poet laureate.
It’s Like Christmas In Your Car. Here Are 5 Eastern NC Holiday Light Displays You Can’t Miss.
Nothing gets you in holiday spirit like a night of taking in Christmas lights. Read our guide to spots in Eastern North Carolina.
It’s the Small Towns of North Carolina Like Mine That Desperately Need Biden’s Infrastructure Funding
A former state lawmaker from Franklin County on growing up in an infrastructure-starved town, and why Biden’s new infrastructure act makes a difference.
NC Music Is Deep and Diverse: Here Are 10 Songs by North Carolinians to Add to Your Playlist
C&P takes you on a tour of North Carolina musicians, with overlooked gems from J. Cole to Roberta Flack to Nina Simone.
Crocs, Docs, and Pinball: 7 Quirky Museums You Have to See in North Carolina
Sometimes you’d rather see a big weird doll collection or a pinball paradise than a painting anyway.
History Made Here: A Guide to 7 of NC’s Lesser-Known Civil Rights Sites
From schools where segregation was challenged to early sit-ins, visit these spots to explore North Carolina’s proud civil rights history.
How COVID Fears Are Disrupting NC Children’s Routine Vaccinations
North Carolina saw immunizations for children plunge in 2020. It got better in 2021, but many NC babies and toddlers went without potentially life-saving vaccines.