North Carolina
Friday, December 8, 2023
Improving NC access to dental care for people with disabilities
Most people probably never give a second thought to their visits to the dentist, but not everyone can navigate this process with ease. People with …
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…
Report: Increasing accountability, sustainability in Farm Credit System
A new report is calling for greater accountability in the system providing funding to farmers in underserved communities. The research takes a dive …
North Carolinians gain greater access to health care with Medicaid expansion
Starting Friday, North Carolinians will have greater access to health care as the long-awaited Medicaid expansion is launched. Medicaid will …
BBB warns NC about Cyber Monday scams, offers tips on safety
It is Cyber Monday, which means you will likely find great deals on your holiday shopping but the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Carolinas …
NC groups create database to increase access for health equity
Organizations in North Carolina are stepping up to make data more accessible for those in need. Kate B. Reynolds, together with the North Carolina …
USDA rule to benefit North Carolina farmers, strengthen competition
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's new "Transparency in Poultry Growing Contracts and Tournaments" rule is granting North Carolina farmers more …
NC credit unions help students break barriers with scholarships
College application season is in full swing, when prospective students are focused not only on where to enroll but how to pay for it. College can …
North Carolina university works to fight food insecurity on campus
More than 1 million North Carolinians, including college students, are grappling with food insecurity. Recognizing the urgent need, schools like …
Climate advocates honored at CleanAIRE NC annual fundraiser
This Saturday, North Carolinians who are dedicated to fighting climate change and air pollution will be honored at the annual CleanAIRE Affair …
NC Christian leaders shift focus to climate change for All Saints Day
Today is All Saints' Day and in addition to remembering loved ones no longer with us, some Christian leaders in North Carolina are shifting their …
Anti-union-busting bills in Congress would benefit workers, taxpayers
Although U.S. laws protect workers' rights to form unions, corporations spend hundreds of millions annually to discourage them from doing so…