North Carolina
Friday, July 26, 2024
As court decision looms, a push for better NC school funding
As summer winds down and North Carolina students prepare to return to school, the focus shifts to the urgent need for better public education funding…
North Carolina health advocate raises awareness of life-saving acts
A North Carolina woman is speaking out about the importance of the Affordable Care Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. DonnaMarie Woodson, who …
Expert tips on staying safe during NC's heat wave
As scorching heat waves sweep across North Carolina, experts are urging residents and visitors to take precautions. With parts of the state facing …
Improving crisis response in NC: A path to long-term success
North Carolina must increase its crisis response capacity for long-term success, according to a new report by the mental-health policy group …
Advocates highlight alternatives to deep-sea mining for NC coast
Advocates for North Carolina's coastal waters are raising concerns about the risks of deep-sea mining and suggesting alternatives. The latest report …
The Transfarmation Project: Empowering farmers to escape a destructive cycle
By Lena Beck for Modern Farmer.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Modern Farmer-Public News Servic…
Wildlife advocates: Keep your distance from wild animals
As summer travel peaks, wildlife experts are urging people to maintain their distance from wild animals they may encounter. North Carolina, home to …
NC dentists stress importance of children's dental health during summer
As summer kicks into full gear, North Carolina dentists stressed the importance of maintaining children's dental health. Dr. Miranda Kalaskey…
Charlotte celebrates Pollinators Month with events, education
In celebration of Pollinators Month, Charlotte is using its Bee City USA designation to emphasize the crucial role pollinators play in our ecosystem…
NC kids face challenges at school, but rising economic well-being
A new report sheds light on children's well-being in North Carolina, and highlights the need for greater academic support. According to the latest …
North Carolina businesses fear effects of 'bathroom bill'
North Carolina's business community is alarmed after Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson praised the controversial House Bill 2, known as the "Bathroom Bill," at …
Report examines barriers to successful post-prison re-entry in NC
North Carolina aims to reduce recidivism by 2030, but Prison Fellowship warns that state-level barriers to critical needs may hinder their progress…