A Durham woman attacked by a raccoon in May said the only public notices she saw were signs at the park a few days later.

Lots of people hear about GoFundMe success stories, but there are many more campaigns that fail - and the people left behind.

Pharmacist Gina Upchurch brings her local knowledge and a bulldog sensibility to advocate for seniors at a federal level.

While environmentalists view the ruling as a victory, some legal experts suggest an unpredictable regulatory landscape going forward.

For environmental advocates, July is the time of year to reflect on ways to reduce single-use plastic consumption.

Local, state and federal public health officials worked together to respond to pinpoint tainted cinnamon in WanaBana pureed ...

The N.C. Department of Adult Correction is providing medications for opioid use disorder to people before their release — and to those already on probation or parole.

State policy makes it difficult to enforce the federal tobacco age, putting millions of federal substance use treatment dollars at risk.

Reentry organizations work to close the gap by providing devices and digital skills training to better support people returning home.

Continuous alcohol monitoring bracelets aren’t clearly mentioned in laws used by social services agencies. Advocates want to change that.