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shows hog houses with pipes jutting out from underneath them. Fluid runs out of the pipes into a large holding pond.

Environmental Health

Environmentalists: Smithfield needs to get rid of lagoons and spray fields

by Greg Barnes January 10, 2019January 9, 2019

Millie Veasey stands in the doorway of her home, a smiling man in the doorway looks in. Some programs such as these are not getting as much support because of the budget standoff.

Aging

Millions in fund, earmarked to improve nursing home care, sits mostly unused

by Thomas Goldsmith January 9, 2019November 13, 2019

shows a tanker truck and a man is visible. He's climbed up the ladder attached to the side of the truck, his back is to the camera and you can tell he's doing something with his hands on the top of the tank.

Environmental Health

Chemours’ neighbors say tanker spill is more proof that the company can’t be trusted

by Greg Barnes January 8, 2019January 7, 2019

Generic emergency room/ department entrance photo, with a carport and sign saying "Emergency" No hospital name is visible. Many people who arrive here leave with medical debt.

As hospitals post sticker prices online, most patients will remain befuddled

by KFF Health News January 7, 2019April 14, 2021

Shows a small scale natural gas manufacturing facility. The footprint is only about the size of two large houses.

Environmental Health

Smithfield’s plans to cover hog lagoons could spur N.C. biogas industry

by Greg Barnes January 4, 2019

shows a smiling little girl at a table with flowers, a little boy is in the background, just out of focus. they're both at a summer school lunches program. School lunch programs were suspended because of COVID-19, but school districts across North Carolina came up with alternatives.

Children's Health

New Rules Could Open More Homes to Foster Kids

by Stateline January 3, 2019December 24, 2018