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A photograph taken at 1,500 up, showing two Samson County industrial hog facilities that are located near an elementary school.
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Environmentalists rely on volunteer pilot program to do aerial surveillance of animal facilities

by Will Atwater April 6, 2023May 25, 2023
white fentanyl powder at the bottom of a test tube
Posted inState Health Policy

NC prosecutors want harsher punishments for drug dealers. Advocates say their proposal will cause more overdoses.

by Taylor Knopf March 27, 2023March 26, 2023
Image includes a wooden structure that is semi-enclosed on three sides and has a roof that extends out. A sign mounted on the roof reads "Cary Composts," written in Orange and green letters against a brown background. Lower down on the structure it reads "Food Waste Recycling" in dark green letter on a white background. There is another sign that tells what kinds of material can be deposited in the food waste bins located inside the wooden structure.
Posted inFeatured

Food waste composting gains traction in NC

by Will Atwater March 22, 2023March 21, 2023
shows a rack of rifles. They're part of the debate over red flag laws.
Posted inState Health Policy

Amid quarrels in the General Assembly over gun laws, NC governor tries new tactic to lessen firearm violence

by Anne Blythe March 17, 2023March 16, 2023
shows a white man in a dark blue suit standingi behind a podium that's got an image of the great seal of the state of north carolina on it as he presents a budget. Behind him is a screen that says, "First in Opportunity"
Posted inState Health Policy

Gov. Roy Cooper’s $32.9 billion budget proposal bolsters health care, services for children and seniors

by Rose Hoban March 16, 2023March 15, 2023
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Posted inEnvironmental Health

Residents’ frustration grows at slow progress to address PFAS pollution in their water

by Will Atwater March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

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