Environmentalists are suing to stop the flow of 1,4-dioxane from a nearby factory into Asheboro's drinking water supply.

Federal reforms force North Carolina to make tough decisions about Medicaid coverage, costs, and eligibility under mounting ...

Officials warn that sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid, food aid and clean energy programs could unravel key safety nets ...

Prison officials plan to install air conditioning for all prison beds by 2026 as heat poses growing health risks for ...

Advanced practice nurses are required to have a contract with a physician to practice in NC, but they say it’s unnecessary ...

Rural community organizations could lose their mental health and substance abuse funding amid Trump administration budget ...

The 32-year-old program that supports community gardens, nutrition education and other community-based activities employs 176 people.