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

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

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.

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

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 ...

Infections, illnesses, stress-related maladies expected to impact local health systems after Helene; “We’re ready,” HCA official says.

The only abortion clinic in the region is temporarily closed due to Helene, requiring abortion seekers to travel farther and incur more costs.

Where do you stand on time limits for Medicaid and work requirements for the program? “While a number of elected Republicans have changed their minds on Medicaid expansion recently, Robinson isn’t one ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...