James Earquhart, 66, walked out of prison in December. After 15 years behind bars, he suddenly had to find a place to stay, look for work and figure out a way to rebuild his life. “It’s a lot of ...

Firefighters, health officials and water safety advocates share tips for staying safe over the holiday weekend and summer.

It’s “go time” for North Carolina lifeguards. This weekend, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees across much of the state and throngs of people are expected to descend on its beaches ...

North Carolina could soon have new child motor vehicle passenger safety rules that put more emphasis on the height of a child than on their weight. Legislation that has been making its way through the ...

North Carolina's first full budget since 2023 reflects Medicaid expansion, Healthy Opportunities Pilot funding, SNAP changes and new federal health policies.

A bill to expand the use of involuntary psychiatric treatment in North Carolina, and further study the intersection of the state’s mental health and the justice systems, is well on its way to becoming ...

ECU Health has proposed converting Martin General into a Rural Emergency Hospital under a federal designation.

The lawsuit, filed in federal district court, alleges the county has known for years that the landfill leaches PFAS into drinking water.

North Carolina bill restricts public homeless encampments and increases penalties for certain drug offenses near homeless service providers.

In a surprise move on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a proposed settlement with chemical manufacturer Chemours over the company’s contamination of major waterways in three states, ...

People often walk into SouthLight Healthcare for help on one of their worst days — after an overdose, a psychiatric crisis or an emergency room visit. But starting substance use or mental health ...