North Carolina
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
NC Groups Hope White House Works to Protect Old-Growth Forests
By Bryce Oates for The Daily Yonder. Broadcast version by Chance Dorland for North Carolina News Service, reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
NC Farmers’ Markets Double Buying Power for Food-Insecure Households
People in North Carolina who need to stretch every dollar spent on food can get double the value of fresh produce and other goods through government a…
NC HBCU Boosts Resources for Nontraditional Learners
One of North Carolina's oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities is finding new ways to help students stay enrolled and graduate. Recent …
NC Habitat Increased for Endangered North American Salamander
Protecting North Carolina's rivers and streams is good for residents, wildlife and even salamanders. Recent work along Hog Lot Creek and Bates …
Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Gears Up for Influx of NC Migrant Workers
An all-volunteer vaccine clinic run by a farmworkers' union says it's expecting an increase in demand from seasonal migrant workers who want to be vac…
Durham Food Bank Expands Offerings of Culturally Appropriate Fare
A food pantry serving immigrant families in the Triangle is bracing for an uptick in demand driven by the highest levels of inflation in decades…
NC Dentists: Vaping Increases Risk of Tooth, Gum Problems
North Carolina dentists are noticing an uptick in problems with teeth and gums among people who vape. Experts say vaping can cause as much damage to …
National Nurses Month: NC Nurses Want Expanded Access to Primary Care
This is National Nurses Month, and North Carolina lawmakers continue to debate lifting restrictions for advanced-practice registered nurses so they …
A Powerful Lobby Shaped NC’s Newest Body-Camera Law
By Mandy Locke and Danielle Battaglia Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan Reporting for the Gaston Gazette -North Carolina News Service Members of…
Report: Without Action, NC Will Fall Short on 2025 Climate Goals
Executive orders aimed at driving down greenhouse-gas emissions are still not enough to reach North Carolina's 50% reduction goal by 2030, a report …
NC Churches Highlight Solar Panels During Faith Climate Action Week
Duke Energy's solar panel rebate program expires this year, and faith groups such as the North Carolina Council of Churches and Interfaith Power and …
NC Barber Fights Health Misinformation Among Men
Research shows Black men are less likely to have a primary-care doctor and regular checkups. One barber in Greensboro said haircuts can be a time to …