Pressurization is helping workers find and repair weak points, water spokesperson says. A boil water notice remains in effect.

Tens of thousands of NC kids have had their lives upended by Helene. Mental health professionals are taking the first steps ...

Advocates also want the state to regulate tobacco retailers, with inspections and fines for those that sell to underage ...

The sum increases for each additional member of your household, but not by a set amount. You’ll receive anywhere from $146 to ...

Thirty-five years later, there's still no sidewalk in the mostly Black neighborhood where 6-year-old John Parker was struck ...

As water service is gradually restored to western North Carolina communities, Mitchell County must figure out how to restore sewage plant.

According to state statistics, the average salary for an early childhood teacher is around $14/hour. Even with those low wages, providers often can’t afford to hire more staff, meaning the demand ...

Organizations are moving quickly to address food insecurity as the region continues to reel from historic flooding.

Charlotte's retirement communities are sending supplies and volunteers to help senior communities in western NC affected by flooding ...

The candidate answered these questions in a combination of emailed responses and a phone interview with NC Health News. What would be your plan for ensuring the future security/ strength of Medicare?

Are there steps an AG can take to battle the fentanyl crisis? What would you do? The fentanyl epidemic must be a day one priority. It’s devastating our communities and we need to tackle it from the ...

After weathering the storm at home in the town of Marion, A.C. was without power and water and decided to make the 30 mile-trip to Asheville to get supplies. A.C. is the manager of a local restaurant ...