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a group of people, including two women in wheelchairs, sit around a round table covered in phones, name cards, pens and papers.

From the legislature to sports arenas to websites, NC weighs accessibility upgrades

by Rose Hoban July 9, 2026July 8, 2026

A woman with long blondish hair wearing a red shirt is pictured on a screen during a showing of a fireworks safety documentary.

July Fourth safety guide for fireworks, heat and water this weekend

by Jennifer Fernandez July 3, 2026July 2, 2026

State lawmakers in the House seated at their desks during a voting session on a series of bills, including bills affecting transgender youth and budget items

State Health Policy

NC’s first full budget since 2023 reflects transformed health policy landscape

by Jaymie Baxley, Ashley Fredde and Rose Hoban July 1, 2026July 12, 2026

A row of people sit behind desks at the NC General Assembly. Two white men in suits are co-chairs of the House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety.

NC’s new mental health bill is heavy on studies, light on solutions

by Taylor Knopf June 30, 2026June 29, 2026

A tattered tarp hangs over a sign in front of Martin General Hospital, which closed in 2023.

Martin County residents keep pressing state officials for funding to reopen hospital

by Jaymie Baxley June 29, 2026June 28, 2026

NC DHHS officials Debra Farrington, left, Michael Leighs and Melanie Bush at the i2i Center for Integrative Health’s spring conference in Raleigh on June 9, 2026.

Federal curveball upends NC’s plans for Medicaid work rule

by Jaymie Baxley June 11, 2026June 11, 2026