Is 1,4-dioxane dangerous? Opinions vary. But that hasn’t stopped cities from releasing the chemical into the drinking water of communities.
Posted inHealth
Is there a doctor on the beach? Outer Banks a tourism hub, but a health care desert.
Amid seasonal tourism boom, NC Outer Banks region has one hospital, accessible from many areas by only one narrow highway or a ferry ride.
Posted inEnvironment
‘Not a silver bullet.’ NC dams problematic during Helene, future role unclear.
Shelved plans from ’60s for TVA project in NC unlikely to make comeback. Dam failures, costs and ecology will make new dams more rare.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Losing Speed. Tiny NC town on verge of shutting down.
Edgecombe County town of Speed faces NC Local Government Commission pressure to dissolve, after failing to comply with LGC mandate for audits.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Field is set for NC 2026 elections as filing closes
Window for candidates closes in NC. With everyone filed, primary and general election contests for federal, state, local offices take shape.