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Living with microplastics, and finding ways to reduce exposure

Living with microplastics, and finding ways to reduce exposure

By Will Atwater Since the 1950s, plastic has seemingly become the Swiss Army knife of daily living. It’s in everything from medical devices and car parts to electronics, clothing and more. Plastic’s m...

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Medicaid breakthrough comes with unexpected immigration mandates

Medicaid breakthrough comes with unexpected immigration mandates

By Anne Blythe, Ashley Fredde and Rose Hoban Lawmakers voted for a $319 million package on Wednesday to fully fund the state’s Medicaid program through the end of the fiscal year, settling a monthslon...

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NC dentists push for higher Medicaid payments to tackle access crisis

NC dentists push for higher Medicaid payments to tackle access crisis

By Anne Blythe Kristen Jarrell, an Alexander County resident and licensed foster parent in Wilkes County, has had a dickens of a time trying to find a dentist for children in her care. In North Caroli...

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NC lawmakers urged to boost Safe Sleep funding after 1,100 infant deaths in less than a decade

NC lawmakers urged to boost Safe Sleep funding after 1,100 infant deaths in less than a decade

By Jennifer Fernandez Every three days, a North Carolina baby dies in an unsafe sleep environment. That’s more than 100 babies every year.  Less than two weeks into 2026, a Cary infant was found dead ...

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North Carolina lawmakers hit pause on hospital tax break changes

North Carolina lawmakers hit pause on hospital tax break changes

By Michelle Crouch State lawmakers looking for ways to reduce the tax burden for North Carolinians are holding off — for now — on legislation that would have scaled back two key tax exemptions that be...

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Proposed industrial wastewater rules ‘completely inadequate’

Proposed industrial wastewater rules ‘completely inadequate’

By Trista Talton Coastal Review FAYETTEVILLE — Proposed monitoring and minimization rules for industrial dischargers of 1,4-dioxane and the public sewage plants that accept those facilities’ waste fai...

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UNC-Wilmington seeks approval for four-year medical school

UNC-Wilmington seeks approval for four-year medical school

By Clayton Henkel NC Newsline University of North Carolina at Wilmington Chancellor Aswani Volety told members of the UNC System’s Board of Governors Wednesday that the time is right for his universi...

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Taming the ‘Wild West’ era of the hemp and cannabis market in N.C.

Taming the ‘Wild West’ era of the hemp and cannabis market in N.C.

By Anne Blythe Behind the colorful packaging designed to appeal to young people on the shelves of many North Carolina vape shops lurks a dangerous lack of transparency, public health advocates and law...

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NC lawmakers recommend reforms to mental health system, but funding questions loom

NC lawmakers recommend reforms to mental health system, but funding questions loom

By Rachel Crumpler and Taylor Knopf After spending six months examining the state’s involuntary commitment process, a special North Carolina House committee released a list of recommendations on Tuesd...

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 Helene exposed cracks in western NC’s health care safety net

 Helene exposed cracks in western NC’s health care safety net

By Will Atwater Tropical Storm Helene’s impact on western North Carolina was felt acutely in the days, weeks and months after the storm, including in the region’s hospitals and clinics. New research s...