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Seven people sit in chairs on stage discussing reentry challenges during a conference

Despite resource strains, NC presses forward on efforts to boost support for those leaving incarceration

by Rachel Crumpler April 10, 2026April 9, 2026

A blonde woman, representing rural hospital system FirstHealth, speaks with NC lawmaker at the General Assembly.

Rural hospitals face federal funding cuts, look to NC lawmakers for support

by Ashley Fredde April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Three firefighters in full turnout gear and breathing apparatus advance a hose line toward a massive wall of orange flames and black smoke during a live‑fire training exercise.

Environmental Health

North Carolina tackles toxic firefighting foam — and what it left behind

by Will Atwater April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A smiling family of three stands together indoors: a woman, a man wearing a gray hoodie and cap, and a young girl holding a pink stuffed bunny, with framed photos and wall decor visible behind them.

Children's Health

State-run insurance plans for foster kids leave some of them without doctors

by KFF Health News April 7, 2026April 5, 2026

Martin County manager Dexter Batts stands to the left of ECU Health chief operating officer Brian Floyd during the 2026 Rural Summit in Raleigh. Batts is a white man with short brown hair in his early 40s wearing a suit with a solid red necktie. Floyd is a bald, white man wearing eyeglasses and a suit with a patterned red necktie.

ECU Health’s plan to reopen hospital offers hope to Martin County

by Jaymie Baxley April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Exterior view of a multi-story brick building with large glass windows and an arched entrance labeled “Forsyth Technical Community College,” with flags and parked vehicles visible in front.

Children's Health

National research highlights Forsyth Tech’s success in connecting student parents with child care

by Education NC April 5, 2026April 4, 2026