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March 5, 2019, by Neill Caldwell

Proposed insurance rate hike could devastate NC mobile home residents

The insurance industry wants NC to OK a 19% increase in premium rates on mobile homes. That could be rough for communities with many mobile home residents.…more

February 21, 2019, by Imari Scarbrough

Two NC school districts with major racial achievement gaps seek solutions

National study places two NC districts among nation’s five worst for the difference in academic performance by black and white students.…more

February 15, 2019, by Karrigan Monk

Gender wage gap remains stagnant in NC, varies widely by county

While women’s wages continue to lag behind men’s in NC, some areas have nearly closed the gap while it remains very wide in other locations.…more

January 22, 2019, by Michael Graff

Ballantyne: How the south Charlotte burbs went blue in 2018

Demographic-driven shifts in voting patterns have statewide implications, both in the 2018 impact on key races and for what may happen in the future.…more

January 17, 2019, by Staff Reports

Attorney general places stipulations on major NC hospital deal

NC Department of Justice approval for HCA/Mission Health deal comes only after extended commitments to rural hospitals, changes in Dogwood Health Trust board.…more