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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

North Carolina’s men seem to be doing better than the state’s women in getting exercise and improving their life expectancies over time. And while all of North Carolina’s counties saw increases in ...

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?

What would be your plan for ensuring the future security and strength of Medicare? The greatest threat to Medicare is its escalating cost. As it becomes too expensive to maintain, it will not be ...

Note: The candidate answered these questions over email to NC Health News. What would be your plan for ensuring the future security/ strength of Medicare? I am committed to protecting and ...