Federal cuts to medical research funding could significantly impact North Carolina
The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) decision to cap reimbursement for indirect costs on university research grants at ...
NC Senate leader files bill requiring state law enforcement to cooperate with ICE
The leader of the North Carolina Senate is moving forward with a new bill that will require state law enforcement officials ...
North Carolina bakery explains effects of rising egg costs
A baker’s dozen now costs more than ever and the bakers who need eggs to make their confections are forced to raise prices to ...
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NC conference works to ensure children's access to healthy food amid USDA cuts
Nearly 70% of students in state public schools qualify for free and reduced lunch, which conference organizers say is up from ...
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As more mental health crisis centers open across the state, here’s what you need to know
North Carolina's (mostly free) mental health crisis services are expanding. Here’s what they do and how to find them.
Aging infrastructure, PFAS contamination drive $265 million in NC water projects
North Carolina is investing $265 million in water projects, including addressing forever chemical contamination in Cumberland County. Demand far exceeds funds, leaving many communities still in need.
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How new DEI policies have impacted schools throughout the Triad
Both the University of North Carolina Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical and State University have had ...
1890 Scholars Program is now taking applicants after pause
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it is once again taking applications for what's known as the 1890 Scholars Program.
NC Republicans want to require agencies under Stein to work with immigration officials
The bill would direct members of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's cabinet -- including the Secretary of the Department of Public ...
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North Carolina lawmakers propose nearly half-billion dollars in farm subsidies for 2024 losses
Last year brought so much bad weather – from Hurricane Helene to severe drought -- that at one point or another all 100 ...
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How One Pantry is Growing ‘Food is Medicine’ from the Ground Up
Beacon of Hope is steadily growing its Food is Medicine program through North Carolina's Healthy Opportunities Pilot.
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N.C. lawmakers bill would transfer food aid programs from USAID to USDA control
U.S. Congressman David Rouzer said food aid programs like Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole were designed to highlight the ingenuity of American farmers while addressing global hunger, and transferring ...