NC: Poverty Issues
NC's college-bound students face FAFSA delays
The revamp of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - or FAFSA - was supposed to streamline the process for college hopefuls this fall…
NC nonprofit helps families in need save on energy bills
By Elizabeth Ouzts for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism…
Farm Bill could help food banks across North Carolina
In a state where nearly 11% of households face food insecurity, North Carolina's food banks are grappling with an urgent problem. The nonprofit …
Report: Depression rates on rise in North Carolina
Depression is on the rise in North Carolina, based on the latest America's Health Rankings data. Between 2018 and 2022, mental distress increased by …
Nonprofit fights hunger on founders' former NC campus
Just in time for the holidays, two North Carolina A&T State University graduates are taking a stand against hunger among college students, and making …
North Carolinians gain greater access to health care with Medicaid expansion
Starting Friday, North Carolinians will have greater access to health care as the long-awaited Medicaid expansion is launched. Medicaid will …
North Carolina university works to fight food insecurity on campus
More than 1 million North Carolinians, including college students, are grappling with food insecurity. Recognizing the urgent need, schools like …
NC School Focuses on Boosting Transfer Student Success
As colleges gear up to welcome students for the fall semester, there is a growing focus on supporting students who transfer from one school to …
Medicaid Redetermination in NC: Thousands at Risk of Losing Coverage
North Carolinians face a significant challenge as the federal provision preventing states from removing Medicaid participants from their coverage in t…
NC Nonprofit Receives Grant to Fight Homelessness
In North Carolina, five nonprofit groups are receiving a much-needed financial boost to help them with projects aimed at enhancing people's financial …
Report Highlights NC Needs for More & Better Child Care
Families in North Carolina are in critical need of more and better child care options, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, released today …
Bill Aims to Help Hurricane Survivors Build Homes Faster
A new bill aimed at the disaster-relief program Rebuild NC could help storm-displaced North Carolinians get back into their homes faster. Under …