Complex strategic and political issues have prevented NC legislators from sending more recovery money to those in need after Helene.

October Medicaid funding deadline looms as Republican lawmakers in two NC legislative chambers disagree over children's ...

Disruption of Helene affected students at school districts and colleges across Western NC, but most point to clear rebound a ...

Putting price cap on regulations draws praise and criticism, but even conservative scholar questions why benefits were left ...

While NC is an unlikely target for more gerrymandering before the 2026 elections, the state's redistricting battles helped ...

Most Democrats walk out of NC Senate in protest over death penalty measure added to mostly bipartisan crime bill responding to stabbing.

Carolina Public Press receives cash awards for rural hospitals investigation. Nonprofit online news outlet recognized for ...

Amid controversial federal policy reverses on vaccinations, flu shots are widely available. COVID shots limited to those with ...

Jobs for graduates with only coding skills may be going away, but university computer science programs pivot to training for AI-related work.

Gov. Stein calls for integrating AI solutions with an executive order. But the department in charge not answering questions.

While some Spruce Pine shops have reopened and big plans are underway, many economic challenges face Western NC town a year ...