By Jennifer Fernandez CARY — Ginger Peters knows how quickly a simple sparkler can become dangerous. The Cary mother of two was celebrating her birthday last September with friends. They each had a s...
By Will Atwater Key takeaways: Rip currents pose a significant threat to swimmers at North Carolina beaches this holiday weekend. Lifeguards and coastal towns are stepping up safety measures, inclu...
By Diana Lopez Key takeaways: NC lawmakers are considering changes to the Child Passenger Restraint Systems Law. Weight would not be the only factor for when a child graduates to the ad...
By Jaymie Baxley, Ashley Fredde and Rose Hoban Key takeaways: Federal changes under H.R. 1 are reshaping state spending on Medicaid and SNAP. The state will face steeper Medicaid and SNAP cost-sha...
By Taylor Knopf A bill to expand the use of involuntary psychiatric treatment in North Carolina, and further study the intersection of the state’s mental health and the justice systems, is well on its...
Key takeaways: Martin County was already among North Carolina’s most economically distressed communities before Martin General closed in 2023. The shutdown only exacerbated economic issues. ECU Heal...
By Morgan Casey Border Belt Independent Viv Tolson Wayne rang the large dinner bell on her front porch along Britt Road in St. Pauls. The crowd on her front lawn hushed their conversations and turned ...
By Ashley Fredde The North Carolina Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would prohibit local governments from allowing homeless encampments on public property and create enhanced penalties for ...
By Rose Hoban and Will Atwater Key takeaways: The U.S. Department of Justice seeks hundreds of millions from Chemours in a federal complaint over years of PFAS contamination in three states, includ...
By Rachel Crumpler Key takeaways: SouthLight Healthcare, an outpatient mental health and substance use treatment provider, launched a Social Determinants of Health team in 2025 to help patient...