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Shows an almost-full auditorium of people listening to a hearing about certificate of need beds in Western NC.

92 new hospital beds up for grabs amid anger at HCA, distrust of state regulators

by Asheville Watchdog August 25, 2026August 26, 2026

Squash displaye on a Carrboro Farmers Market table with a neon green sign that says "Ugly Duckling $2.00/lb. 'Our beauty is within'." The drought this year has had a negative impact on farmers' produce,having an impact on their bottom line and making it more challenging for hunger relief organizations, many in food deserts.

Environmental Health

North Carolina’s drought hammers farmers, worsens food insecurity

by Diana Lopez July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Questions remain on rural health transformation funds effects on rural hospitals

by Daily Yonder July 26, 2026July 24, 2026

State budget advances plan to reopen Martin County hospital

by Jaymie Baxley July 13, 2026July 12, 2026

Exterior of UNC Health Caldwell's McCreary Surgery Center building on a cloudy day.

Bringing relief to NC maternity deserts

by Carolina Public Press July 12, 2026July 10, 2026

Fresh produce and food staples at a CORA food pantry in Chatham County. Administrators of the program are troubled by proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid.

‘We have to juggle other things’: NC counties will have to absorb new SNAP costs without state funding

by Ashley Fredde July 10, 2026July 9, 2026