NC: Consumer
Friday, April 19, 2024
Impostor schemes on the rise in North Carolina
April is Financial Literacy Month, when the focus is on learning smart money habits but also how to protect yourself from fraud. One problem on the …
NC's college-bound students face FAFSA delays
The revamp of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - or FAFSA - was supposed to streamline the process for college hopefuls this fall…
Protecting older NC adults from financial scams
From impersonations to investment schemes and AI, scammers appear to be targeting older adults in North Carolina and across the country more than …
Expert offers tips for a stronger financial year ahead
Debt in North Carolina and across the nation is rising and experts are offering tips to help people to make a shift in their finances. The average …
North Carolina's public schools earn failing grades in national report
North Carolina's public school system is facing a crisis, according to the recently released "Public Schooling in America 2024" report. It ranks the …
NC nonprofit helps families in need save on energy bills
By Elizabeth Ouzts for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism…
Group empowers NC residents to advocate for sustainable future
A North Carolina nonprofit focused on climate justice wants to help people advocate for their views about Duke Energy's proposed Carbon Plan…
Microsoft extends support for Windows 10 to prevent e-waste
Tech giant Microsoft has responded to concerns about the environmental impact of discontinuing support for Windows 10 by offering extended security up…
Report: Depression rates on rise in North Carolina
Depression is on the rise in North Carolina, based on the latest America's Health Rankings data. Between 2018 and 2022, mental distress increased by …
NC lawmakers push for repair scores to reduce electronic waste
Legislators in North Carolina and across the country are demanding more information for residents about longevity and repairability of tech devices…
Officials urge NC residents to enroll during Medicaid expansion
North Carolina is pushing to expand health care to those who need it most and officials from UnitedHealthcare are urging residents to take advantage o…
The importance of 'shopping local' for sustainable NC business growth
Small Business Saturday has come and gone and the North Carolina Sustainable Business Council urged people to keep "shopping local" this season…