A teenaged boy was moved around 18 times in one year, with some placements lasting no more than a day or two. A 7-year-old girl left unsupervised with a 17-year-old boy at a Department of Social ...

The inability to afford utilities to heat or cool a home can raise the risk of developing health issues, from allergies to heart problems.

Ag commissioner Steve Troxler gave NC farmers a chance to hear from agricultural and veterinary officials about the bird flu ...

Some towns are providing assistance for people on private systems, about half the state’s households. The percentage is ...

Nurses at the Asheville hospital authorize strike, giving union stronger leverage in negotiations. Hospital indicates it has defensive plans.

By providing Medicaid coverage both before and after release, North Carolina hopes to reduce harmful disruptions to health care for justice-involved individuals, which state leaders say has the ...

The Shackle Free ‘Buzz’ program gives barbers and beauticians the tools to support the well-being of their clients and their ...

“If you wake up with a rash or some kind of bite, the pharmacist is the most accessible health professional,” she said. “You don’t need an appointment, you don’t need health insurance and they’re ...

Advanced practice nurses have been trying to gain more independence from physicians for decades, but the legislative obstacles are high.

Consumers often didn’t know they were being signed up for coverage, the lawsuit alleges, and some were switched multiple times.