Health
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Pay-what-you-can cafés: How they uplift underserved communities in NC
Community cafés with a pay-what-you-can model bring together people from all different backgrounds through dining experiences and volunteer opportunities.
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Need a pick-me-up? Try these 3 winter blues busters
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a common issue during winter months. These pick-me-ups may provide some relief for the winter blues.
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Former NC hog-feeding operation pollutes nearby waterways – again
A North Carolina farm with a troubled history is once again being accused of polluting nearby waterways.
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Get to know North Carolina’s viral animal stars
The internet can’t get enough of cute animals. Check out these furry celebrities from North Carolina who have become fixtures online,
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Opinion: Why one NC pediatrician says she’s ‘not OK’ amid measles outbreak
I am not OK because the U.S. is now in the middle of the worst measles outbreak in decades and children have and will continue to die or suffer long-term neurological sequela from this disease that is vaccine-preventable.
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It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
The number of uninsured people in America is expected to surge, chiefly because of the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But there are still ways to find health care.
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Public can comment on Duke Energy plan that rolls back green goals
The public has a chance to weigh in on Duke Energy’s new Carbon Plan starting next month. The plan has received criticism from environmental groups for its lack of commitment to green energy sources.
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North Carolina faith leaders, advocates outline legislative wish list ahead of 2026 session
As the General Assembly prepares to return for a session this spring, North Carolina faith leaders and advocacy groups urged legislators to prioritize public education, affordable health care, and fair voting maps.
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The bountiful benefit of winter gardening in North Carolina
Winter gardening in North Carolina can produce bountiful results with a few considerations.
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Nearly 1 million in NC to see health premiums skyrocket in 2026
Health insurance costs are set to rise in 2026 for many North Carolinians, after Congress decided not to vote on extending Affordable Care Act insurance tax credits, which were cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and expire at the end of the year.
