As NC Treasurer Brad Briner trims a massive budget deficit, he says part of the puzzle will be addressing the health of the workforce.

New research tallies the hidden health, environmental and economic impacts of litter — and why upstream fixes matter.

Lawmakers express concern about left-leaning legal aid efforts, but groups say they’ve been misunderstood and other red states don’t do this.

Despite serving one of the communities hit hardest by fentanyl deaths, the Richmond County Rescue Mission has been denied ...

Some doctors now bill patients for surveys that screen for problems. Patients say they should not be charged for checking a few boxes.

NC governor’s move averts deeper disruption to Medicaid, but the system remains at risk without action from lawmakers.

EPA says the change will cut red tape, but new research suggests regulators may already be missing major sources of contamination.

With signs and medical devices, the protesters were pressing Atrium Health to honor affordable housing promises.

Prison officials are trying to reduce the risk of overdose by providing medications for opioid use disorder before release.

NC physicians open up about how burnout takes a toll on their mental health and their ability to care for patients.

Chemours had sought to shield information about so-called forever chemicals that are part of a lawsuit brought against the company.

In Meagan Beam’s dining room, a dozen 3D printers whir and clack away as they crank out plastic tiles with colorful raised letters, letter combinations and pictures on them. The tiles are part of a ...