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From child welfare to climate: Top NC health stories to watch in 2026

by Rose Hoban, Will Atwater, Jaymie Baxley, Anne Blythe, Rachel Crumpler, Jennifer Fernandez and Taylor Knopf January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

an illustration representing people going from prison to homeless. The left side shows hands grasping prison bars. An arrow in the middle points to the right where a hand is holding a house with keys and question marks surrounding it.

More than 1 in 4 people released from NC prisons faced homelessness in 2024

by Rachel Crumpler August 6, 2025

A dozen or so men in brown prison jumpsuit stand together for a group photo. They serve as peer observers at Nash Correctional.

How incarcerated people are helping prevent suicide behind bars

by Rachel Crumpler June 12, 2025

A man stands at a podium giving a keynote address at a reentry and rehabilitation conference. The audience of hundreds of people is visible.

‘Right and smart thing to do’: Momentum for boosting support to people coming home after incarceration continues in second year

by Rachel Crumpler April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

A Black man looking off to the side with a soft smile on his face. Erik Ramsey died by suicide while in prison.

Did prison have to ‘be a death sentence’ for man with mental illness?

by Rachel Crumpler April 7, 2025April 8, 2025

A black man wearing a suit stands in front of a black bus with the words "Recidivism Reduction Center" on it. Confetti is on the ground.

Support on wheels: Mobile center helps meet needs for formerly incarcerated people

by Rachel Crumpler January 28, 2025January 23, 2026