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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 lawmakers recommend reforms to mental health system, but funding questions loom

by Rachel Crumpler April 16, 2026April 15, 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

An Elderly Woman in Pink Long Sleeves Sitting while Reading Documents

North Carolinians find common ground on health care costs, Medicaid, poll shows

by Rose Hoban March 31, 2026April 20, 2026

Two members of the Threshold Clubhouse are shown refilling the water station and chopping veggies in the kitchen before lunch.

Some NC lawmakers want more psychiatric beds. Advocates say that won’t solve the state’s mental health needs.

by Taylor Knopf March 26, 2026March 25, 2026

Three young people are at a bar, looking at their phones with drinks in front of them. Sports betting has been legal in NC for two years. Researchers, counselors and public health advocates suggest changes.

Rising toll: Are NC sports betting protections enough?

by Anne Blythe and Michelle Crouch March 20, 2026March 22, 2026

A dark football stadium in the background with a phone in the foreground showing a sports betting site along with a football, basketball and baseball.

Charlotte Ledger

Worried you or someone you love might have a gambling problem? Here’s what to do.

by Michelle Crouch and Charlotte Ledger March 20, 2026March 20, 2026