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map showing arrangement of local mental health managed care organizations in North Carolina as of 2023. Now that some entities are merged, the state health department is conducting audits of the now-defunct organizations.

DHHS audit of mental health agency finds millions in payments to executives, law firm ahead of merger

by Rose Hoban July 8, 2024December 18, 2024

A map shows the location of the Kerr-McGee Superfund site in Navassa, N.C.

Navassa Superfund site cleanup begins; community looks to future opportunities

by Will Atwater March 18, 2024March 17, 2024

A close up image of a hand holding a glass being filled by water at a sink faucet.

Environmental Health

Living under the shadow of PFAS: One family’s battle for clean water

by Will Atwater February 20, 2024February 22, 2024

An orange gas flame is flaring against a dark, cloudy sky.

Environmental Health

Sampson County residents wary of landfill’s methane plan

by Will Atwater August 21, 2023August 22, 2023

Shows a hot sun, something seen more frequently in a time of climate change and extreme heat

Environmental Health

States greatly underestimate extreme heat hazards: Study

by Coastal Review Online June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

shows a group of people standing around a large mock up of a $6 million check to fund a mental health facility

Proposed Wake County mental health hospital aims to treat whole person

by Correspondent May 23, 2023May 30, 2023