By Liz Carey Daily Yonder The rate of “deaths of despair” is slowly declining, a new report said, but they are still more prevalent in Appalachia than in the rest of the country. Deaths of despair – t...
Lucas Thomae Carolina Public Press After months of political jockeying, state lawmakers finally pushed through a bipartisan bill to fully fund Medicaid through the end of the current fiscal year. Howe...
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the national observance of “Older Americans Month.” The theme this year is “Champion Your Health.” But to be honest, I prefer the theme from 20...
By Will Atwater Earlier this month, Northampton County joined a growing list of North Carolina communities that are adopting data center moratoriums. Commissioners approved a 32-month pause, but gett...
By Rachel Crumpler North Carolina now has one fewer abortion clinic, shrinking access to the procedure in a state where nearly 48,000 abortions were provided in 2025. Last week, A Woman’s Choice close...
By Ashley Fredde Kay McMillan is a young woman in her early 30s who graduated summa cum laude at NC State and now runs her own nonprofit combining her two passions — disability rights and teaching you...
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By Michelle Crouch and Rose Hoban When WakeMed Health & Hospitals board members were first approached by Charlotte-based Atrium Health about combining forces two years ago, they weren’t sold on t...
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Have you ever been concerned about an older relative who seems to be making bad decisions? Perhaps your elderly father insists he has no difficulties driving, even though he’s gotten into some fender ...
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By Jennifer Fernandez In Guilford County, having an orange card means an uninsured dad who breaks his hand working around the house can get medical care. It means a self-employed mom who no longer qua...
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2026
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By Michelle Crouch and Rose Hoban State and local leaders are raising red flags over a proposed combination of WakeMed Health & Hospitals with Charlotte-based Atrium Health. They want more time to...