Articles Concerning

Health

December 13, 2019, by Neil Cotiaux

With food stamps under fire, new solutions to combat hunger in demand

Expanded outreach, new grants, and a growing network for referrals will help address food insecurity in North Carolina.…more

December 12, 2019, by Emily Weaver

Children, seniors across NC face high rate of food insecurity

Some seniors raising their grandchildren in North Carolina find the social safety net wasn’t designed with food for their families in mind.…more

December 10, 2019, by Kate Martin

DSS shredding may be under federal investigation

District attorney paid visit to the US Attorney’s Office the same day Carolina Public Press reported on massive document shredding at Cherokee County DSS.…more

December 5, 2019, by Staff Reports

The Kicker, Show 29 | Shrinking women’s health services at rural hospitals

CPP Managing Editor Frank Taylor discusses elimination of labor and delivery and other women’s health services at rural NC hospitals.…more

November 27, 2019, by Imari Scarbrough

State inspections of pet shelters enforce animal welfare laws

NC inspectors have penalized pet shelters for range of violations in 2019, but often help them to correct problems, stay open and ensure animal welfare.…more